SJP academy hits 500 graduate milestone

Former rugby player

Tom Ellis
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St. James's Place's training academy has seen its 500th graduate complete its in-house training programme.

Michael Allen, a former professional rugby player who spent eight years in the Guinness Pro12 league representing Ulster and Edinburgh, was graduate number 500. The 26-year-old graduated among a cohort of 61 students who became qualified advisers. The advice giant's academy has been running since 2012 and offered programmes in London, Manchester, Solihull and Edinburgh. "Reaching 500 graduates is a significant milestone for the Academy, and we are proud of the contribution they have all made to the financial advice industry over the years," said SJP head of academy marketing & engagem...

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