In this episode, Natalie Dawes at BTS chats to Kenny O'Donnell - Lead Academy Training Manager - at The M&G Wealth Advice Academy about what to expect in terms of support at The Academy and let us tell you, it's so much more than exams, financial planning processes and soft skills.

A must listen for anyone considering their options when it comes to their best route into financial advice.

In this insightful episode, BTS Candidate Support and Business Development Adviser Will Salmon sits down with Rob Horner, Quilter Academy Manager, to ask some of the most frequently asked questions from prospective academy candidates.

Whether you're considering a career change or just starting out, this Q&A session is designed to help you decide if the Quilter Academy is the right fit for you.

Whether you're a prospective candidate, a career adviser, or simply curious about the world of financial planning, this episode offers a transparent look into one of the UK's leading training programmes for financial advice professionals. The Quilter Academy recently won Best Adviser Academy at the 2025 Money Marketing Awards.

Will Salmon, BTS Candidate Support and Business Development Adviser, speaks with Godfrey Asare, a graduate of the St. James’s Place Financial Adviser Academy who has since launched his own financial advice firm, FE&F Wealth Management.

In this episode, Godfrey reflects on his transition from a completely different career into financial services. He shares how he managed the demands of studying for his Level 4 Diploma while working full-time as a Senior Food Buyer in the retail sector, and what ultimately inspired him to take the plunge into Term 2 of the SJP Academy after earning his qualification from the LIBF.

He offers a behind-the-scenes look at the Academy experience, from the training and support to the challenges and breakthroughs - and gives thoughtful advice to anyone considering a similar path.

If you’re wondering what life after achieving your Diploma might look like, or you’re curious about the realities of joining the SJP Academy, this conversation offers practical insight and inspiration to help guide your next steps.

Thanks for listening! If you’d like to explore opportunities with our Featured Companies or learn more about the BTS Careers Zone, feel free to get in touch.