The Right Academy, the specialist training programme from The Right Mortgage & Protection Network, has developed 35 trainee advisers in the first half of 2026 and is targeting 100 by the end of the year.
Designed to support new entrants into the advice industry, The Right Academy was launched at TRM’s National Training Event in March this year, and provides a formal programme to help those working towards Competent Adviser Status (CAS) – combining structured learning with hands-on experience and supervision.
The first course took place at the end of March and there have been two others held since then.
As a result, The Right Academy has provided opportunities for 35 trainee advisers, working across 22 TRM member firms, helping them work towards securing professional adviser roles.
TRM said the early response from its firms to The Right Academy had been extremely encouraging, with the programme already helping businesses create their own adviser pipeline rather than competing for a limited pool of experienced advisers.
The network has set a target of appointing 100 trainee advisers through The Right Academy by the end of 2026 and believes the strong early uptake demonstrates both the demand for new entrants and firms’ willingness to invest in developing future talent.
Alongside The Right Academy, TRM has also introduced a dedicated Business Support Hub, a centralised platform designed to help AR firms and their advisers grow and scale their businesses, and a Supervision Hub, providing additional tools and resources to support advisers and firms through the non-CAS process.
CREATING NEW TALENT
Ben Allen (pictured), managing director at The Right Mortgage & Protection Network, added: “The initial response to The Right Academy since launch has quickly exceeded our expectations and already demonstrates how firms across our network are committed to investing in the future of the profession.
“Future of advice depends on bringing new people into the profession.”
“Across the industry there is a growing recognition that the long-term future of advice depends on bringing new people into the profession.
“Experienced advisers will always play a vital role, but creating new talent gives firms the opportunity to build stronger businesses, improve succession planning and ensure high-quality advice remains available for future generations of clients.”
Allen said The Right Academy creates opportunities for people who may never previously have considered financial services as a career.
He commented: “It is about building sustainable businesses and creating clear pathways for the next generation of advisers.
“Financial services has given me an incredibly rewarding career, allowing me to develop skills, build lasting relationships and be part of an industry that genuinely changes people’s lives for the better. I want more people to have that same opportunity.
“We know the cost of training can be a barrier for both individuals and firms, which is why The Right Academy provides a structured, supported route into the profession.
“The progress we have seen already gives us real confidence that we can help develop the next generation of advisers and strengthen our industry for many years to come.”
