St. James’s Place has partnered with the Kaleidoscope Group UK to help individuals with disabilities become financial advisers.
The aim is to bring up to 10 trainee advisers on board during the first nine months of 2023, with training through the SJP academy.
This is to allow people with disabilities to access and create career opportunities within the financial advice profession.
Andy Payne, head of SJP academy, said a key goal of the SJP financial adviser academy is to be an ‘academy for all’, and the partnership with Kaleidoscope offers an opportunity to people who, in the past, have been both disadvantaged and faced challenges in joining the advice profession.
“We are committed to providing a welcoming home for talented advisers, regardless of their background or circumstance, and whatever restrictions or challenges they may face,” he said.
“With the academy no longer limited by geographical location, and now enabling our new advisers to shape their own way of learning, we have created a far more accessible and inclusive environment for recruits.
“And this ultimately will lead to better outcomes for our clients.”
