Investing in you and your future

Our award-winning Academy gives you the qualifications, knowledge, and practical experience you need to start your career in financial advice. As the largest financial adviser training programme in the UK, we’ll support you every step of the way: whether you want to start your own business or join one of our existing practices. 

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The need for financial advice is stronger than ever

With an increasing demand for face-to-face financial advice and an ageing profession, we believe we need 50,000 new financial advisors to close the gap.

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2012

Our Academy was first established, providing us over a decade of experience

25 %

Of our financial advisers have been trained through the Academy

Above the UK average for first-time pass rate on exams

1300 +

People have joined the programme since 2012

450 +

People have set up a financial advice business since 2012

Why train to become a financial adviser with us?

Get a flying start to your career as an adviser with an immersive, industry-leading training programme with virtual reality technology.

Unique partnership with St. James’s Place
Unique partnership with St. James’s Place

Partner with a company with over £198.5 billion* of client funds under management, using our size and scale as a force for good.

Supporting you
Long lasting guidance & mentorship
Long lasting guidance & mentorship

Receive dedicated support throughout every stage of your training and career.

Meet the SJP team
Unrivalled training
Unrivalled training

Benefit from a unique learning journey, blending digital, live and practical teaching methods.

Programmes

*Data correct as at 30 June 2025.

Unparalleled support

Receive dedicated support from over 160 specialist employees at every step


 

Financial support

We offer a fully funded programme at no cost to you, as well as financial support to help you successfully change careers

Rapid career start

We can help you to advise clients within 6 months if you are new to the profession, or within 3 months if you are already Level 4 qualified

Entrepreneurial opportunities

Be your own boss and grow a valuable asset that you can sell in the future
 

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Ready to hear more about joining the St. James’s Place Financial Adviser Academy? Get in touch today.

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