Bios
James Woods
James has over 20 years’ experience recruiting into the financial planning market and joined BWD in 2008, becoming a Director in 2022. He specialises in recruiting mid-senior level financial planning professionals for Private Banks, Investment Houses, IFA’s and Professional Services firms. Operating on both an engaged and contingency basis, James is account manager for some of our most prestigious clients.
He is without doubt one of the market leaders in the Financial Services recruitment sector and his consistent ability to deliver means he is well favoured by our clients and candidates. There are very few recruiters who can offer the same depth of knowledge, experience, network or level of professionalism as James.
Insights
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The BWD Financial Planner Earnings & Benefits Census has been featured in FT Adviser, highlighting key insights into adviser earnings and remuneration trends across the UK financial planning market.
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Independent, anonymous questionnaire for UK Financial Advisers and Planners providing trusted insight into earnings, bonuses, and benefits for the 2025/26 financial year.
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James Woods explores why Financial Planners stay put for the long term, examining culture, leadership and reward structures, and what genuine career longevity looks like in financial planning firms.