Changing careers is a big decision, but you won’t be doing it alone.
At the St. James’s Place Financial Adviser Academy, our unrivalled support is what sets us apart. We’ve helped over 1,800 people launch successful careers in financial advice, providing expert training, financial backing, and comprehensive support.
As the UK’s #1 Financial Adviser Academy (Money Marketing, 2023), we’re proud to offer an award-winning programme designed to help you thrive. Throughout your training, we fully invest in your growth and development. Discover how we can support you on your journey:
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Unparalleled support
You’ll receive personalised guidance from over 100 specialist employees, including one-to-one coaching and ongoing development. From day one to graduation and beyond, our expert mentors are here to support your journey, helping you build the knowledge, skills, and confidence to thrive.
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Unrivalled training
Discover more about our programmes
Our four-year programme gives you the skills, qualifications, and experience to become a confident financial adviser. Through structured training, expert mentoring, and hands-on learning, you’ll start advising clients within 3-6 months - or just 9 weeks if already qualified.
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Funded training
There’s no cost to join our programme and trainees even receive financial support to ensure a smooth transition to a new career. If you decide to set up a business, we also provide investment and funding to support your growth.
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Freedom to choose
If you have an entrepreneurial mindset, we’ll help you launch your own financial advice business. Prefer to join an existing practice? We’ll support you to find a match with one of our 2,600+ firms. Whichever path you choose, you’ll secure a role before training begins, so you can start your journey with confidence.
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Ongoing guidance
Your journey doesn’t end when you graduate - it’s just the beginning. As part of the SJP community, you’ll have access to an unrivalled network of over 2,000 specialists, covering everything from marketing and investments to business operations. We’re dedicated to providing the right support, at the right time, to enable you and your business to thrive.
You’ll receive personalised guidance from over 100 specialist employees, including one-to-one coaching and ongoing development. From day one to graduation and beyond, our expert mentors are here to support your journey, helping you build the knowledge, skills, and confidence to thrive.
Our four-year programme gives you the skills, qualifications, and experience to become a confident financial adviser. Through structured training, expert mentoring, and hands-on learning, you’ll start advising clients within 3-6 months - or just 9 weeks if already qualified.
There’s no cost to join our programme and trainees even receive financial support to ensure a smooth transition to a new career. If you decide to set up a business, we also provide investment and funding to support your growth.
If you have an entrepreneurial mindset, we’ll help you launch your own financial advice business. Prefer to join an existing practice? We’ll support you to find a match with one of our 2,600+ firms. Whichever path you choose, you’ll secure a role before training begins, so you can start your journey with confidence.
Your journey doesn’t end when you graduate - it’s just the beginning. As part of the SJP community, you’ll have access to an unrivalled network of over 2,000 specialists, covering everything from marketing and investments to business operations. We’re dedicated to providing the right support, at the right time, to enable you and your business to thrive.
With over 2,600 advice businesses, 4,800 advisers (including 1,100+ Chartered Financial Planners), and £190bn in client funds under management, by joining us you can benefit from the support of one of the UK’s leading financial advice businesses.
Dedicated to your success
From your initial enquiry through to graduation, you’ll receive dedicated one-to-one support and coaching from over 160 specialist employees committed to your success. Their knowledge and support, combined with our decades of expertise and knowledge, is what makes our Academy unique. Our personalised approach ensures your career transition is a well-informed and confident step forward. Through expert training, mentorship, and ongoing guidance, we help you develop the skills needed to thrive in financial advice.
