Future Faces member graduates as chartered fellow with Personal Finance Society 

A Future Faces member has graduated as a chartered fellow with the Personal Finance Society.  

Nadia Johnstone-Smith (pictured), financial planner with Partners Wealth Management started her first job in finance 11 years ago and has continued to study in her own time alongside full-time work to achieve her fellowship.

To gain her fellowship, Nadia earned 350 professional credits, including 290 required for chartered status, before completing further study to secure the remaining 60.

She has taken 18 professional qualifications to reach her fellowship which vary from written exams, coursework and multiple choice.

Nadia said: “To anyone hoping to achieve fellowship, I would always remember your reason for starting your professional journey. Your passion to develop and give the best advice to those around you will carry you through the hard hours of study.

“Take it one step at a time and reach out for support to those who have been through the same journey before as key tips can save you time and effort along the way.”