Try a career that puts you in control of your future

Have you ever considered financial planning and giving wealth advice?

Since 2012, the St. James’s Place Academy has successfully transitioned hundreds of people from a wide range of backgrounds and professions, through our two-year career change programme.

The academy offers high calibre and driven individuals with no previous experience, an exciting opportunity to build a career in financial planning and wealth management. You determine your own professional pathway, whether your goal is to set up your own business or join an established practice as an adviser. Our structured and funded development programme offers security and flexibility.

Some benefits of retraining with a company that values your dedication and enthusiasm:

  • No personal capital outlay required and tailored financial support is available to help you make the transition
  • Build a successful second career with the backing of a FTSE 100 award-winning brand
  • Attractive earning potential
  • An opportunity to build a future capital value in your business
  • A proven path to success

For further details, visit sjpacademy.co.uk or me on 07825 696899 or email [email protected]

The ‘St. James’s Place Partnership’ and the titles ‘Partner Practice’ are marketing terms used to describe St. James’s Place representatives. Members of the St. James’s Place Partnership in the UK represent St. James’s Place Wealth Management plc, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. St. James’s Place Wealth Management Plc Registered Office: ST. James’s Place House, 1 Tetbury Road, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 1FP, United Kingdom. Registered in England Number 4113955

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