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6 Aug

Where should I start my paraplanning career?

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Personal development
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Event
Time:

1:00 pm

Date:

Wednesday 6th August 2025

Location:

Online at Crowdcast

Duration

1 HRS

Participants in the online Assembly titled where should I start my paraplanning career

Whether you’re considering a move into paraplanning, just landed your first role or are just curious about the options, one question you might keep wondering about: ‘What kind of organisation should I work for?’

Do you choose in-house team or outsourced provider? A small boutique practice or large corporate? Whichever you choose, there will be pros and cons, so how do you decide which is most suitable for you?

Get the inside track in just one lunch hour

Join us online at 1pm on 6 August as we lift the lid on different paraplanning career paths and workplace structures.

Our host Caroline Stuart will be joined by Julie Bee, owner of Bee Paraplanning, Sarah Lees, senior paraplanner at Forvis Mazars and Jo Parkes, paraplanning manager at Navigatus – paraplanners with experience of working in all kinds of organisations and are ready to share what it’s meant for their careers .

What we’ll cover:
  • The different paraplanning structures out there – and what they’re really like to work in
  • How to get your foot in the door – and what to look for in potential employers
  • What support and development you can expect from types of organisations
  • Practical tips for adapting and thriving wherever you land
What you’ll take away

You’ll leave this session with a clearer picture of your paraplanning options, practical insights from experienced practitioners, and the confidence to take your next career step.

Plus, there’ll be plenty of opportunity to ask questions and get advice tailored to your specific situation.

Speakers

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Caroline Stuart
Sparrow Paraplanning

Caroline is a leading figure in the UK’s wealth management and financial advice community.

In a career spanning more than 20 years, Caroline's worked in-house as a paraplanner, senior paraplanner and head of technical for small and large firms until, in 2019, she founded outsourced paraplanning practice, Sparrow Paraplanning. In 2024, Caroline launched Sparrow Solutions which offers training, learning and development, and operational support to financial planning and outsource paraplanning businesses. Soon after, she co-founded The Co-Laboratory with Melissa Kidd - a service which offers planners, advisers and paraplanners help and training with the ‘human skills’-side of financial planning and advice.

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Sarah Lees
Forvis Mazars Financial Planning

Sarah is a Senior Paraplanner at Forvis Mazars Financial Planning Ltd. She has been a paraplanner for 13 years, and around 20 years in financial services.

She sees herself as a career paraplanner and is always keen to pass on her knowledge and guidance to support her peers and people new to the industry. She enjoy the technical side of the role and working with her team to provide great outcomes for clients.

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Jo Parkes
Navigatus

Having joined Navigatus in 2019 as a paraplanner, Jo now leads their paraplanning team, making sure everything runs smoothly, on time, and to the highest standard.

Jo started her career in pensions at Friends Provident, working across individual and group schemes before moving into compliance and pension transfer specialist roles. She later became a paraplanner for a small IFA before joining Navigatus.

With her wealth of experience, Jo is brilliant at keeping the team organised and motivated, always focused on quality and client outcomes.

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Julie Bee
Bee Paraplanning Services

Julie has over 18 years experience in the financial services industry. Passionate and dedicated to a career in paraplanning, Julie has applied her knowledge, experience and high level organisation skills to assist financial planners with excellent paraplanning support.

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