SJP sees another 31 advisers graduate academy

400 students at academy

Hannah Godfrey
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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...

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