The latest news and updates from the financial services industry and the Academy, along with blog posts on topics such as personal development and changing careers.

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photo of Catherine Sanderson
At face value, teaching and financial advice appear to have little overlap. However, in…
15 Jun 2023
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Starting her career at the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Jo went on to hold several…
14 Jun 2023
Richard Jones
From Army trombonist to world-famous magician is quite a life switch. Richard Jones,…
13 Jun 2023
Zohul Malikzada
Zohul’s education and career journey was not always a straightforward one. Born in…
31 May 2023
Ryan Stamrood
Ultra-extreme ice swimmer Ryan Stramrood speaks to the St. James’s Place Financial…
30 May 2023
Kiri Stanton
Advice from Career Coach Kiki Stanton I share all that I have shared in this article…
9 May 2023
Conrad Balatoni
From football to financial advice, hear how Conrad Balatoni traded in his studs to…
9 May 2023
Rebecca Maxwell Hyslop
What does it take to turn your passion into a thriving business?
9 May 2023
Shaun Wallace
The St. James’s Place Financial Adviser Academy launches episode one of The Switch, a new…
2 May 2023
Sophia Lerche-Thomsen
Sophia Lerche-Thomsen had previous experience working in financial services, previously…
2 May 2023
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How do people make the leap from one career to another – often from hugely unexpected…
11 Apr 2023
making a plan
The dreaded question: Where do you see yourself in 5 years? Many people roll their eyes…
5 Apr 2023