Fidelity Life welcomes record number of advisers to Career Connect programme
Fidelity Life has announced the fourth intake of its adviser programme, Career connect, for new advisers. This year sees the programme expand to welcome its largest cohort to date - 30 emerging advisers. The company will also soon invite adviser businesses to join the Career connect registry; to signal their interest in offering work experience opportunities to newly qualified financial advisers.
Submissions this year attracted greater diversity, , with 56% of applicants under the age of 35, 62% coming from female applicants and just under 30 ethnicities represented across the more than 70 applicants.
The Career connect programme awarded eight scholarships this year, up from seven last year, with each valued at up to $5,000. The recipients of the 2025 Career connect scholarships are:
Grace Leaso, Auckland - Kōwhai scholarship (for an outstanding Pasifika applicant)
Grace Shearer, Hastings - Toe Toe scholarship (for an outstanding young applicant aged 21-25)
Jada Mandery, Auckland - Women in Finance scholarship (supported by Kaplan Professional)
Marcel Stenning, Auckland - Pāua scholarship (for outstanding applicant demonstrating excellence)
Michelle Andrews, Auckland - Women in Finance scholarship (supported by Kaplan Professional)
Milly Elworthy, Mosgiel – Rural scholarship (supported by FMG)
Olivera Vasic-Wooller, Auckland - Rāngi Po scholarship (for an underrepresented community in financial services)
TK Buchanan, Christchurch - Pounamu scholarship (for an outstanding Māori applicant)
Fidelity Life Head of Solutions Michelle Doyle said
“By taking part, advice businesses play a vital role in mentoring fresh talent… It helps new advisers gain industry experience and build confidence as they transition into the profession.”
The 2025 cohort of 30 will start their journey this week. Over the next six months, they’ll take on part-time study to earn their Level 5 qualification through Kaplan Professional. Fidelity Life will host a graduation ceremony early next year to celebrate their accomplishments.
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