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Trainee Independent Financial Adviser (IFA)Eden Rose • Wokingham, Berkshire, UK
Trainee Independent Financial Adviser (IFA)

Trainee Independent Financial Adviser (IFA)

Eden Rose • Wokingham, Berkshire, UK
16 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description
Trainee Independent Financial Adviser (IFA)

Location: Wokingham, Berkshire

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 (DOE)

Start Date: August 2026 (or later by agreement)

Working Pattern: Office based initially (hybrid considered longer-term)

We are working with a well-established, independent financial planning firm based in Wokingham that is looking to appoint a Trainee Independent Financial Adviser as part of its long-term growth plans.

This is a genuine development opportunity for someone looking to build a career as a client-facing adviser, with strong mentoring, structured training, and an existing client base to inherit.

The Opportunity

You’ll join a small, professional team of advisers and support staff, working closely with senior advisers from day one. The role is client-facing, and you’ll attend meetings, shadow advisers, and gradually take responsibility for your own client relationships.

You will be:

  • Gifted an initial client bank of approximately 50 clients (~£5m AUM)
  • Expected to generate new business, supported by around 10 leads per month
  • Developed into a fully competent adviser through structured training and hands-on experience

Training & Development

The firm has a strong track record of developing advisers and offers:

  • Shadowing experienced advisers in client meetings
  • Role-plays, internal assessments, and regular feedback
  • Weekly one-to-one meetings with the business owner
  • Full support with professional qualifications (exam fees reimbursed / funded)
  • Clear progression into a full adviser role

Hybrid working may be considered longer-term, but the role will be office-based for at least the first year, particularly while completing qualifications and training.

Client Profile

  • Typical client AUM: £100k+
  • Client base concentrated across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and the M4 corridor

This role suits someone comfortable working with established, professional clients and building long-term relationships.

Package & Earnings

  • £35,000 – £40,000 base salary (depending on experience)
  • Commission on initial fees only:
  • Either 33% or 50% split (depending on agreement)
  • Ongoing revenue reflected through annual salary reviews

About You

  • Minimum 3 years experience in an IFA / Wealth Management environment
  • Completed the L4 Diploma in Financial Planning (DipFA) or at least only have one or two RO exams remaining
  • Local or willing to commute to Wokingham / Berkshire
  • Open to career-changers with transferable skills (e.g. a background in sales, training, client facing role, or professional services)
  • Confident, personable and motivated to build a long-term career as an adviser
  • Happy to be office-based initially and fully immerse yourself in training

Why Join?
  • Small, close-knit team with hands-on mentoring
  • Immediate exposure to real clients and advice work
  • Existing client bank and warm leads provided
  • Clear, realistic route to becoming a successful adviser
  • Stable firm with £60 - 65m AUM and strong local reputation

If you’re looking for a proper trainee IFA role with real clients, real training, and real progression, this is an excellent opportunity to build a long-term career in financial planning.

Apply now for a confidential discussion.

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