St. James’s Place community members recognised in the Women in Financial Advice Awards 2026 shortlist

We are delighted to congratulate the members of the St. James’s Place community who have been shortlisted for the Professional Adviser Women in Financial Advice Awards 2026.

The awards celebrate the achievements of women across the financial advice profession and shine a spotlight on individuals and businesses driving excellence, innovation and positive change across the sector. This year’s awards attracted 3,624 nominations representing 1,164 women from more than 450 companies, demonstrating the scale of talent and impact being recognised across the industry.

Organised by Professional Adviser in association with LV=, the awards recognise outstanding contributions across a broad range of categories, from financial advice and client care to leadership, diversity and specialist expertise. A panel of 30 judges from across the financial services profession will now assess the shortlisted entrants before the winners are announced at a gala ceremony in London on 4 November 2026.

The strength of the St. James’s Place community is reflected in the breadth of this year’s shortlist, with advisers, support professionals and practices recognised across multiple categories and regions.

St. James’s Place community shortlisted nominees:

Financial Adviser of the Year

• Bronwyn Pettitt, AAG Wealth Management – London
• Christine Le, Eastern Horizon Wealth Management – London
• Celeste Leverton, Leverton Wealth Partners – London
• Kiki Harwood, Harwood Lang Financial Planning – Midlands & East Anglia
• Elle Gedge, Norfolk Wealth Management – Midlands & East Anglia
• Heather Hiley, Hiley Financial Planning – North West
• Renata Cook, Renata Cook Wealth Management – Scotland & Northern Ireland
• Adele Cable, Advanced Wealth Management – South East
• Hannah Street, TWM Financial Planning – South East
• Kim Sprague, Frizzell Wealth Management – South East
• Danni Watts-Jones, DWJ Wealth Management – Wales
• Caroline Allen, Yorkshire Financial Planning – North East
• Joanne Baker, Yorkshire Financial Planning – North East
   

Other individual categories

• Bronwyn Pettitt, AAG Wealth Management – Role Model of the Year (Small Firms)
• Georgia Drew, AAG Wealth Management – Woman of the Year: In-house Adviser Support (Small/Medium Firms)
• Victoria Cable, Advanced Wealth Management – Rising Star: Advice
• Victoria Cable, Advanced Wealth Management – Woman of the Year: Protection Advice
• Amy Gray, Amy Gray Wealth Management – Woman of the Year: Investment Advice
• Charlotte Rush, Burfields House Wealth Management – Woman of the Year: Investment Advice
• Robin Quirt, Burfields House Wealth Management – Woman of the Year: Vulnerable Client Care
• Yasmin Barlow-Mills, de Mellow & Co – Most Inspiring Returner
• Christine Le, Eastern Horizon Wealth Management – Contribution to Gender Diversity: Advisory
• Danni Watts-Jones, DWJ Wealth Management – Woman of the Year: Vulnerable Client Care
• Celeste Leverton, Leverton Wealth Partners – Woman of the Year: Investment Advice
• Renata Cook, Renata Cook Wealth Management – Woman of the Year: Retirement Planning
• Samantha Bradford, Simplicity Financial Planning – Woman of the Year: Retirement Planning
• Sue Hudson, St. James’s Place – Team Leader of the Year (Large Firms)
   

Celebrating excellence across the community

These shortlists reflect the dedication, professionalism, and positive impact that women across the St. James’s Place community continue to make for clients, colleagues, and the wider profession. From financial planning and specialist advice to leadership, diversity and client support, the nominations highlight the breadth of talent that exists across our community.

We extend our congratulations to all those shortlisted and look forward to celebrating their achievements at the Women in Financial Advice Awards later this year.