Perspective - Training Academy

The Perspective Academy Welcome to the Perspective Academy. We created the Perspective Academy in 2014 to grow our next generation of financial planners and paraplanners who will share our clientcentric and ethical approach which is firmly embedded within our business and supports our employees’ growth and career aspirations.

Investing in our employees’ development to reach their full potential whilst creating a robust succession plan is very important to our business and clients. Our clients are accustomed to our industry leading expertise and trusted advice, and there is no better way to provide this in the future than cultivating talent through our Academy, where they are trained to the highest standards.

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Whether you are fresh out of school, university, or simply wanting a career change, our Academy provides a range of financial planning training to help you progress through your financial services career.

Our Academy prides itself on supporting you to embed and apply the knowledge you are gaining through your studies in practice, by working closely with one of our experienced and highly qualified team over a period of time, depending on your level of experience when you join the Academy. This allows you to build your career, whilst equipping you with the skills and experience required for your development for a long and satisfying career within the industry.

If a career with Perspective Financial Group Ltd appeals to you, please get in touch by emailing academy@pfgl.co.uk

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Perspective Financial Group Ltd Founded 2008 Over 160 financial planners supported by paraplanners and admin teams Over 40 local offices across the UK. Strong growth through acquisitions and organically Turnover £60m, £8 billion Assets Under Management

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Our Purpose & Vision Our Purpose We provide expert, specialised financial planning and wealth management advice that enables our clients to make full and effective use of their financial resources, so they can plan for and achieve the future they desire.

Our Vision To build a sustainable and socially responsible business that is trusted by our staff and clients, never detracting from our core value that our clients come first in everything we do.

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Our Values

We are

Client-centric

We become a

Trusted Member of the Family

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Our clients are at the heart of everything we do.

Six core values guide what we do every day.

We will

We always

We continually

We believe in

Do the Right Thing

Set Standards of Excellence

Deliver

Teamwork

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Academy Outline Pathway Academy

Trainee Financial Service Support Academy

Trainee Financial Planner Academy

Help individuals understand if a Financial Service career is right for them

Develop those starting a career in Financial Services

Develop strong Administrators/Paraplanners

Flexible journey across all aspects of academy – Full route to adviser expected to take between 4 to 6 years

Qualification/Technical knowledge support via CII – Supported by creation of study groups Evaluate previous learning and qualify value add for all parties prior to sign off for further study

Mixture of local support with face to face and remote activities arranged via the Academy

Outcome

Outcome

Is Financial Services the right fit

Administrator role

Continue learning office functions

Progress into Paraplanner role

Progress through Trainee Financial Service Support Academy

Progress into Financial Planner Academy

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Outcome Senior Paraplanner role (Possibly Technical Director) Non Targeted Financial Planner Targeted Financial Planner

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Your Journey Aim Provide school leavers/ those seeking a new start with an opportunity to see if a career in Financial Services is right for them Learn and understand Financial Services industry Understand what is required to operate successfully within the industry Develop knowledge of Perspective’s client centric culture and what this means in practice

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Structure

Outcome

Shadow various departments to understand roles

Reflect on career journey and if Financial Services is the right fit

Start basic administrative duties under supervision

Continue learning office functions

Complete a business plan of the next steps to suit individual career aspirations

Progress through the Academy

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Pathway Academy Outline Spend time across various departments/roles to understand career options

Career Option

Industry Awareness

Role Specifics

Paraplanner/Financial Planner role

Financial Service industry

Systems & processes

Office support role

Regulatory & compliance

Products

Regulatory Department

Teamwork & collaboration

Platforms

People Department

Providing advice

Attention to detail

Accounts/Performance Department

Personal development

Understand what a career in Financial Services looks like for individuals

Gain insight into Financial Services whilst learning basic office functions

Flexible approach via discussion with Head of Academy to take in and release delegates during programme where appropriate for individual’s development

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Your Journey Aim Provide school leavers/ those seeking a new career with a route into Financial Services Learn and understand Financial Service industry Develop knowledge of Perspective’s client centric culture and what this means in practice Understand processes and client requirements to be able to deliver client-centric support

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Structure Successfully deliver the day job Start qualifications with aim of completing at least 3 whilst in this development stage of the Academy Work through learning plan with known evaluation/competency check points

Outcome Administrator role Progress into Paraplanner role Progress into Financial Planner Academy

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Trainee Financial Service Support Academy Outline Areas of competency that require sign off to complete Academy

Business Awareness/Expectations

Technical Capability

Soft Skills

Application of Learning

Financial Service industry

Systems & processes

Quality service delivery

Managing risk

Regulatory & compliance

Products

Planning & prioritising

Basic report writing

Teamwork & collaboration

Platforms

Communication skills

Challenging the information

Attention to detail

Personal commitment

Business plan

Personal development

Successfully delivering the day job through demonstration of above competencies

Professional qualifications (subject to sign off from Head of Academy)

Flexible approach via discussion with Head of Academy to take in and release delegates during programme where appropriate for individual’s development

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Your Journey Aim Provide support colleagues with a route to become a Financial Planner Develop client centric approach to providing advice Gain deeper understanding of Financial Services industry Understand Perspective’s culture and requirements to provide advice

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Structure Successfully deliver the day job Complete qualifications required Focus on soft skills and learn more about client behaviours Work through learning plan with known evaluation/competency check points

Outcome Senior Paraplanner role (possibly Technical Director) Non targeted Financial Planner role Targeted Financial Planner role Achieve Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning (RO1 to RO6)

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Trainee Financial Planner Academy Outline Areas of competency that require sign off to complete Academy

Business Awareness/Expectations

Technical Capability

Soft Skills

Application of Learning

Culture

Systems

Know your customer

Professionalism

Understanding self

Products/Risk profile

Communication skills

Relationship management

Business plan

Cash flow modelling

Questioning

Managing risk

Client objectives

Business development

Business plan

Learning objectives

Personal development

Successfully delivering the day job through demonstration of above competencies

Professional qualifications (subject to sign off from Head of Academy)

Flexible approach via discussion with Head of Academy to take in and release delegates during programme where appropriate for individual’s development

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Testimonials

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The training offered through Perspective provided me with an introduction to an industry I had little knowledge of and as I had expected it was a steep learning curve, but a challenge that I have really enjoyed.

While studying towards the exams does take a lot of hard work, having the necessary support in place from colleagues and external sources has been a huge help towards becoming qualified.

Sitting the exams alongside the day to day job has given me the opportunity to apply the knowledge learned through studying.

In addition, being able to sit the exams at my own pace has allowed me to find the right balance between life at work and home. I feel having the flexibility to plan my study has also allowed me to focus on my strengths.

I have found the training to be very engaging and enjoyed having the responsibility of being able to manage my own workload.

Michael Gahagan Senior Paraplanner Perspective (North East) Ltd

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I started working as a Trainee Paraplanner in July 2016 and gained my Certificate in Paraplanning and Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning in May 2018. As a result of achieving the Certificate in Paraplanning I am now working as a Paraplanner.

I am also now studying for the Advanced Diploma in Financial Planning and in December 2018 passed my first exam for this. I find working alongside studying really helps to give the information I read in the study books a real life perspective and how it works for our clients in practice.

I have also received a lot of support and guidance which I feel has been extremely valuable in helping me pass my exams and in my role as a Paraplanner.

Jessica Wright Senior Paraplanner Perspective (North East) Ltd

I joined Perspective Academy to start my second career, with a long-term ambition of becoming a financial planner. I wanted to immerse myself into a company where I can understand the industry thoroughly, yet also be challenged and encouraged to develop from Administrator through to an adviser.

I have really benefited from the weekly training alongside the ongoing support from colleagues. The academy here at Perspective provides a very clear progression framework which highlights what is achievable through time, hard work and completing the necessary exams to progress up the ladder - these clear milestones help motivate me! I truly believe this academy has provided many graduates/second careerists an incredible opportunity to build such a rewarding and fulling career, whilst also having the on-demand support throughout the journey. Exciting times ahead!

Kevin Lokko Paraplanner Perspective (South) Ltd

Date created - September 2024

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