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Apprenticeship

Paraplanner and financial planner

Level
4
Higher
Length
2 yrs
typical
Sector
Legal, finance and accounting
Pay
Paid
you earn while training

In a nutshell

Find solutions to help clients achieve their financial goals

What you'd do

Research suitable financial planning solutions for client cases
Produce suitability reports and financial planning recommendations
Analyse investment portfolios and compare product options
Calculate pension projections, tax liabilities, and plan benefits
Prepare client review packs and update financial plans
Ensure all advice files meet compliance and suitability standards

What you'd learn

Financial planning process and client needs analysis
Investment theory, risk profiling, and portfolio construction
Pension legislation, types, and retirement planning options
Tax planning including income tax, CGT, and inheritance tax
Protection products and their role in financial planning
FCA regulation, suitability requirements, and consumer duty
Ready to look for a place?
See live Paraplanner and financial planner apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.
Find vacancies
A Careermash concept Β· apprenticeship standard from our careers engine Β· vacancies via gov.uk.

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