Adaptable, determined and team-focused – your background in the military makes you a prime candidate for retraining as a financial adviser.
The problem solving and communication skills you gained in your role are perfect for a career in supporting people towards a financially secure future.
Be your own boss and share your new knowledge with your own client base. No background in maths? No problem. Financial advice is about developing relationships with people. Continue your heroic legacy in civilian life! And we’ll help you grow into the role and support you at every step.
Hear how James Knight swapped a career in the Marines for one in financial advice – and made use of the skills he gained along the way. Principal Partner of Knight Wealth Management, James explains how discipline, leadership skills and teamwork all played a key part in his success as a self-employed financial adviser.
St. James's Place Military Network
You will find other people just like you in our Partnership. In 2020, St. James’s Place launched a formal Military Network to help build a community within our business to support military personnel make a successful transition into a career in financial services. Our network already includes over 100 ex-military personnel and reservists, cadet instructors and spouses. SJP are delighted that we have also signed the Armed Forces Covenant. This further demonstrates our commitment to support the Armed Forces community and ensure they are not disadvantaged in society.
Your background, your success
Ex-military individuals share many core qualities – and the skills you developed during your time in the military are directly transferable to financial advising.
- Good communicator
- Problem solver
- Decision maker
- People focused
- Resilient
- Disciplined
How our training works for you
Structure and support as you gain your qualifications.
"When you build that trust and work as your client’s partner, it’s truly the most rewarding career."
Johnny Shingles,SJP Partner Business Owner, former career in the military
From the forces to finance
The real-life stories of our Academy recruits who took their talents in a new direction and retrained for a career in financial advice.
