PFS Personal Finance Awards winners announced

The winners of the 2024/25 Personal Finance Society (PFS) Personal Finance Awards were announced at the professional body’s annual ceremony yesterday. The awards celebrate excellence and achievement within the financial planning profession, recognising the contributions made by individuals and firms.

The 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.

Michael Colyer FPFS won the Chartered Financial Planner of the Year and Five Wealth Ltd won the Chartered Financial Planning Firm of the Year.

Education Champion of the Year was won by Stephen Hughes FPFS and Investment Advice Specialist of the Year was won by Christopher Wordsworth APFS.

Nicola Crosbie was awarded with Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Champion of the Year and Paraplanner of the Year was given to Scott Daniels FPFS.

Retirement & Later Life Advice Specialist of the Year was awarded to Adam Kemp, FPFS and Mortgage Advice Specialist of the Year was won by Joshua Gerstler FPFS.

FTAdviser won Personal Finance News Outlet of the Year and Progeny won the President’s Award.

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.”