Fully qualified Financial Adviser talks of ‘tough but fulfilling’ journey
The dictionary states the word ‘earn’ means to “gain deservedly in return for one’s behaviour or achievements”.
The definition could have been written about Pippa Judson who has shown everyone at Chasebridge Wealth Management how committed she is to her career.
As of November 2020, the former senior adviser assistant achieved her level 4 diploma, officially making her a Financial Adviser.
“It’s been a tough and challenging journey but is also hugely fulfilling,” she says. “Anyone that has gone through the St. James’s Place (SJP) Academy knows it’s a 12-month commitment. The training and learning is intense and there are six exams to get through.”
Although with three children at home, she says signing up to the course was a “family decision”, because her training would impact everyone at home.
“My kids all still need me, and for 10 months I was having to travel to Bristol for one week out of every four, so I had to weigh up whether that was even feasible. In addition, for the other three weeks, I was still doing my day job and studying so it was a huge personal commitment on my part and one that, although tough at the time, is not something I will never regret doing.”
When Pippa joined Chasebridge Wealth Management three years ago she had no idea which direction her career path was set to take her.
“When I first joined I had just had four years off to be at home with the children. I was after a part-time local job that I could fit in around the school hours and had no particular long-term plan. I definitely had no idea that I would eventually become a financial adviser,” Pippa explains.
Gordon Craft, Director of Chasebridge Wealth Management, says he “immediately saw potential” in Pippa from the start.
“I realised very early on that Pippa was capable of achieving more, so I encouraged her to take on some technical challenges and we decided to help her qualify and sponsor the process,” Gordon says.
Pippa signed up to the St. James’s Place (SJP) Academy and has not looked back since. Her day now revolves around working with clients, drafting documents with recommendations and keeping one eye on the markets.
“Without doubt, one of the best parts of my job is helping someone who hasn’t got a clear idea of what they’re doing with their finances. Providing them with clarity and being able to hold their hand through the process is hugely rewarding and it’s giving them financial freedom for the future.
“For anyone who might be considering a career as a Financial Adviser I would say 100 per cent go for it. It’s not easy as it requires a lot of personal and professional commitment, but I would say it’s worth it.
“I feel that I’ve been very lucky working for someone like Gordon who has created a company that values and supports you. He is always there to support you and help you progress. Having that support is amazing.”
For more information about Chasebridge Wealth Management, visit chasebridgewm.co.uk or contact Pippa on 01707 643555.
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