2024/25 PFS Personal Finance Awards winners announced

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.”