Simplybiz has launched an academy to help advice firms grow by attracting, developing and retaining new talent.
The programme is open to mortgage advisers, financial planners, paraplanners and administrators. The academy will support individuals from the recruitment phase through to ongoing professional development.
Alongside in-house support, Simplybiz’s academy will partner with apprenticeship providers including the London Institute of Banking & Finance (LIBF) and SkillsEdge, giving professionals access to LIBF, Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) and other qualifications.
The academy also includes governance and post-qualification support, regular check-ins for employers, oversight of apprentice progress, access to a dedicated CPD and compliance learning platform, and ongoing training and competence support.
Tom Hegarty, CEO of Simplybiz, said: “For nearly 15 years, I’ve worked to open up clearer, more accessible pathways into financial advice, and this academy proposition is the culmination of that ambition.
“This initiative represents a unique opportunity for directly authorised firms to benefit from the kind of structured support, governance, and talent development that has historically only been available within networks. Our aim is simple: to help firms find new talent, nurture their development, and secure the long‑term sustainability of the profession.”
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