Our financial advisers come from all walks of life, each with their own unique story, background, and skill-set. Discover the real-life journeys of individuals like you who have successfully transitioned into fulfilling careers through our award-winning training programme.

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Declan Lamyman
Other
Landing a new role
From growing up on a farm to running a successful advisory practice
Ollie Wilson
Other
Quest for a career change
Ollie has been working in the online gaming industry for over 12 years.
Nathan Cresdee
Retail
Steering the wheel towards a new career
Nathan dedicated two decades of his career to the automotive industry.
Godfrey
Retail
Shopping for success
Prior to entering the financial services industry, Godfrey spent 12 years of his career working in…
Laura & Tasha
Education
Still a teacher, just a different subject
Laura devoted 16-years teaching at a college, ascending to a management position, while Tasha…
Dylan Ellis
Financial services
Planning an alternative route
Dylan Ellis joined the St. James’s Place Financial Adviser Academy in 2022, after an established…
Rebecca Maxwell Hyslop
Financial services
Trading up my old career
What does it take to turn your passion into a thriving business?
Conrad Balatoni
Sports
The ball is in my court
Conrad Balatoni was not always a financial adviser. In fact, he started his career in a different…
Zohul Malikzada
Financial services
Banking on a new, fulfilling career
Zohul’s education and career journey was not always a straightforward one. Born in Afghanistan,…
Thomas Jackson
Sports
Driven to success
In the fast-paced world of racing, where split-second decisions can make or break a race,…
Tom Barnes
Sports
Flexing into finance
In an age where career changes are increasingly common, Tom Barnes's journey from…
Carly
Financial services
Turning the paraplanner page
Paraplanners are an integral part of many financial advice businesses. Your expertise and knowledge…