SJP helps 39 advisers launch businesses during lockdown

The financial advice giant has supported businesses launched by recent academy graduates across the UK, including in Aberdeen and Kent. The graduates received support through the SJP Academy throughout the pandemic and ranged from ages 24 to 59 years old. More than a third (38%) were female, including three who have returned to the workplace after taking a career break. Others came from backgrounds in sport, teaching, hospitality and the military. Those taking part in the two-year Academy training programme have the choice to either start their own business or to be an adviser at an e...