SJP sees another 31 advisers graduate academy

400 students at academy

Hannah Godfrey
clock • 1 min read

A total of 39 advisers and 22 paraplanners have graduated from St James's Place Academy after a ceremony at Guildhall in London.

The 61 financial professional have now left the advice giant's academy where more than 400 people are working towards a career in financial advice. Since its inception in 2012, the academy has supported more than 500 individuals through its programme. According to SJP, the candidates come from a range of backgrounds and are often people looking for a career change or a new challenge. Around one-quarter of all people to have joined the academy programme since its inception have been women, the firm said, while the average age of graduates is 37. SJP advice arm sees losses despite £7...

To continue reading this article...

Join Professional Adviser for free

  • Unlimited access to real-time news, industry insights and market intelligence
  • Stay ahead of the curve with spotlights on emerging trends and technologies
  • Receive breaking news stories straight to your inbox in the daily newsletters
  • Make smart business decisions with the latest developments in regulation, investing retirement and protection
  • Members-only access to the editor’s weekly Friday commentary
  • Be the first to hear about our events and awards programmes

Join

 

Already a Professional Adviser member?

Login

More on Your profession

Phillip Wickenden: The new cash divide and why it matters now

Phillip Wickenden: The new cash divide and why it matters now

'This is inertia on a vast scale'

Phillip Wickenden
clock 01 December 2025 • 6 min read
OBR leak 'embarrassing' as Selby calls for pension stability after Autumn Budget

OBR leak 'embarrassing' as Selby calls for pension stability after Autumn Budget

AJ Bell’s Tom Selby joins Sahar Nazir in the studio to unpack the Budget

Sahar Nazir
clock 28 November 2025 • 1 min read
Andrew Goodwin: Advisers shouldn't have to be told to improve

Andrew Goodwin: Advisers shouldn't have to be told to improve

'The fact is that nobody stays ahead of the curve by standing still'

Andrew Goodwin
clock 28 November 2025 • 4 min read