Editor's view: Celebrating excellence in a profession that cannot stand still

The editor's Friday Night Takeaway from 11 July

Jen Frost
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This week, the Professional Adviser Awards 2026, celebrating excellence, opened for entries.

Standout advice firms, providers and individuals have until 19 September to get their submissions in. That may seem like a long time, but it feels like just moments ago we were gathered at The Brewery in London to celebrate the 2025 winners in March. It was my first time chairing the judging panels and attending the Professional Adviser Awards, and what a momentous occasion it was. There's nothing quite like being in a room full of buzzing, deserving individuals who are there because of all they do for their profession. We've made some changes to the categories this year, including...

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