Intelligent Pensions is dedicated to nurturing our people and helping them progress in their careers. That’s why we’re such a happy bunch and our advisers are some of the UK’s Top Rated professionals.

So, we’re delighted to share some outstanding news about our staff’s recent exam successes, which showcase the continued professional growth and expertise of the team.

These achievements are a testament to each individual’s hard work and their commitment to delivering the best service to our clients.

Simon has passed his Senior Management and Supervision exam

Simon Wateridge is one of our experienced financial planners, who specialises in retirement and later-life advice.

We’re extremely proud to announce that Simon has passed the Chartered Insurance Institute’s (CII) AF6 – Senior Management and Supervision (AF6) exam.

This prestigious qualification develops candidates’ ability to apply and evaluate supervision principles and practices within a retail financial services business.

Simon’s success in this exam reinforces his capability to effectively manage and supervise client relationships while ensuring compliance and high operational standards across the business.

He is also aiming to achieve Chartered status later this year – we’ll keep you updated on Simon’s progress as he works towards this impressive career milestone.

Read more: Get to know Simon and learn about his extensive qualifications

Shelly and Sophie have passed the Retirement Income Planning qualification

Shelly Smith, our paraplanning manager, and Sophie Tinney, our newest qualified financial planner, have successfully passed the CII’s Retirement Income Planning (AF8) exam.

This qualification requires candidates to demonstrate advanced skills in advising on income planning to those in and approaching retirement.

Shelly’s achievement strengthens her technical expertise, enabling her to provide even more comprehensive support to our financial planners. This in turn ensures we deliver thorough retirement planning strategies for our clients.

Similarly, Sophie’s exam success marks another significant step in her career. This qualification enhances her ability to offer expert, tailored financial advice to our clients as she builds her experience in the field.

Like Simon, Sophie is also working towards Chartered status, and we look forward to updating you on her progress throughout the year.

Read more: Get to know Shelly and Sophie and learn about their qualifications

Robert has passed the Financial Services, Regulations and Ethics exam

Robert, a trainee paraplanner, has passed R01, an essential CII exam focused on financial services, regulation and compliance.

This marks an important milestone in Robert’s career, helping to solidify his understanding of the regulations that underpin the financial services industry.

Well done one and all!

These achievements showcase the dedication of the Intelligent Pensions team to maintaining the highest professional standards and further enhancing the expertise available to our clients.

We are proud of Simon, Shelly, Sophie, and Robert for their dedication to their personal and professional development.

Please join us in congratulating them on their impressive exam successes, and we will provide future updates as Simon and Sophie progress towards Chartered status.

Get in touch

If you’d like to learn more about the Intelligent Pensions team and how we can help you with all your financial planning needs, please get in touch.

Email hello@intelligentpensions.com or call 0800 077 8807.

Please note

This article is for general information only and does not constitute advice. The information is aimed at retail clients only.

All information is correct at the time of writing and is subject to change in the future.