Novice to professionally qualified Financial Planner in 2 years. This is a two year training programme to support you in becoming a professionally qualified and authorised financial advisor, working for yourself and not others. Whilst this is a self employed role, you will need to dedicate full time hours towards it at the outset. These hours will be a blend of studying, working with clients and marketing yourself & your business. Once you are 2 years in and have completed your qualification, the working hours can reduce, and the pay will increase. Building a business is demanding, and you will need to be determined and capable of passing the technical qualifications required for the role.