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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Level up: running a department to a business
Starting her career at the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Jo went on to hold several different…
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Taking the stand, a new start
Not all routes into a career in finance are the same. Graduates of St. James’s Place Financial…
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Navigating new career waters
How one global freight entrepreneur changed lanes to a career in financial advice.
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Still looking after my wellbeing
How one woman brought together a background in wellness with a new business in financial advice to…
Education
Learning a new lesson
At face value, teaching and financial advice appear to have little overlap. However, in reality,…
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Fuelling a new future
Neither Martin Welsh nor Kieran Taylor had set out to work in financial advice. But today, they are…
Military
Combatting a new career change
Mission Accomplished: Hear how James Knight transitioned from the Royal Marines to business owner…
Sports
Time to play in a new field
Not all routes into a career in finance are the same. The perception of a financial adviser being…
Education
Teaching in a new profession
Not all routes into a career in finance are the same. Graduates of St. James’s Place Financial…
Sports
No sub-par career anymore
From pro-golfer to financial adviser: how relationships on the green blossomed into a financial…
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Giving my career dreams more airtime
Emily has a thriving partner practice of St. James’s Place and alumni of the St. James’s Place…
Financial services
Taking a new career stand
Hiren Nandha was not always a financial adviser. In fact, he initially studied law, but decided to…