SJP adviser academy welcomes 200 graduates

Graduation ceremony held on Friday

Sophia Panayi
clock • 2 min read

The St. James’s Place (SJP) Financial Adviser Academy saw 200 advisers qualify for 2026.

The newly qualified advisers celebrated at the academy's 2026 graduation ceremony, held on 2 October at London's Odeon Luxe Leicester Square. The ceremony brought together SJP leaders, academy alumni and recent graduates to reflect on the opportunities ahead for the profession.  SJP CEO Mark FitzPatrick made the opening remarks, reflecting on the graduates' achievements and the important part they will play in meeting the growing demand for financial advice, while SJP Academy director Mark Newman welcomed attendees and presented them with their certificates. Previous academy gradua...

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