2024/25 PFS Personal Finance Awards winners announced
Publication date:
17 October 2024
Last updated:
17 October 2024
The winners of the 2024/25 Personal Finance Society (PFS) Personal Finance Awards have today (17 October) been announced at the professional body’s annual ceremony. The awards celebrate excellence and achievement within the financial planning profession, recognising the outstanding contributions made by individuals and firms.
The remarkable achievements of winners and finalists were celebrated at a ceremony hosted by Davina McCall at the 12th Knot in London. The awards categories reflect the skills and expertise required to thrive in today’s financial planning landscape.
2024/25 PFS Personal Finance Awards winners
Chartered Financial Planner of the Year: Michael Colyer FPFS, Chartered Financial Planner
Chartered Financial Planning Firm of the Year: Five Wealth Ltd
Education Champion of the Year: Stephen Hughes FPFS, Chartered Financial Planner
Investment Advice Specialist of the Year: Christopher Wordsworth APFS, Chartered Financial Planner
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Champion of the Year: Nicola Crosbie FPFS, Chartered Financial Planner
Paraplanner of the Year: Scott Daniels FPFS, Chartered Financial Planner
Retirement & Later Life Advice Specialist of the Year: Adam Kemp, FPFS, Chartered Financial Planner
Mortgage Advice Specialist of the Year: Joshua Gerstler FPFS, Chartered Financial Planner
Personal Finance News Outlet of the Year: FTAdviser
President’s Award: Progeny
Judging for the awards involves a vigorous process in which each submission is carefully assessed against strict criteria, to ensure the most deserving individuals and firms are recognised. The Personal Finance News Outlet of the Year is decided by a PFS member vote.
Christine Elliott, Chair of the PFS, said: "We are delighted to celebrate the firms and individuals demonstrating excellence within the profession at this year’s PFS Personal Finance Awards. I would like to congratulate all our winners on behalf of the PFS, as well as those nominated. We are pleased to recognise the outstanding contributions of the past year, which exemplify the skills, knowledge and behaviours that are vital to building public trust in our profession. Today, we celebrate the achievements of our winners and look forward to their continued contributions to the personal finance profession.”