Leading Dorset wealth management firm, Baggette + Co, a family-run business established since 1986, is continuing its pledge to invest in young professionals across the region.
18 year-old Chloe Blackmore, a student at Poole High School, has joined the firm as a Client Services Administrator. Chloe’s appointment is part of Baggette + Co’s ongoing commitment to fostering young talent and addressing the gender imbalance within the financial services sector.
Poole-based Chloe, who is pursuing her T-Levels in Accounting and Finance and has a year left at Poole High School, was one of twelve students who recently spent a day at Baggette + Co, learning about sustainable investments. Chloe’s passion for finance and eagerness to learn impressed the senior management team so much that she was offered a position within the firm’s outstanding Client Services team.
“I’m loving my time at Baggette + Co,” said Chloe. “It’s been a fantastic experience gaining real-life insights into a career I’m excited about pursuing. The team is so supportive, and the community feel within the business is amazing.”
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“Coming into the office and seeing the ways that financial advisors can help people at all stages of their life, from starting a business through to retirement, has strengthened my resolve that this is a career path I’d like to pursue. I just love helping people.”
Baggette + Co recognises the importance of financial literacy and is dedicated to inspiring the next generation of financial advisors. The firm’s commitment to nurturing talent aligns with industry data revealing that only 16 per cent of regulated financial advisors in the UK are women.
Baggette + Co, Managing Director, Jo Hjalmas said:
“We are delighted to have Chloe join our team. Investing in the future of our business means investing in young people like Chloe. It’s embedded in our DNA.
“We are committed to providing opportunities for aspiring financial professionals and promoting diversity within our industry,” she added.
In addition to supporting local schools throughout Dorset, Baggette + Co has supported young people at Poole & Bournemouth College and Bournemouth University in recent years, something the business aims to continue for many years to come.
Oscar Hjalmas, CEO of Baggette + Co. said:
“We were delighted to host these bright young minds and give them a glimpse into the world of financial services,” said Oscar Hjalmas, CEO of Baggette + Co.
“Whether they choose a career in finance, start their own business, or simply navigate life’s financial challenges, a solid understanding of finance is a life skill that compounds in value the more it’s used.”
Emma Wyatt, Director of Vocational Education, at Poole High School said:
“We’re over the moon for Chloe to have joined Baggette + Co over the summer holidays. We are always looking for opportunities to support our students in obtaining real-life experience of potential career paths they may wish to pursue. With the BCP and Dorset area being a hub for financial services, we are always looking to widen students’ expectations and aspirations for their post-16 journey.”
Emma continued:
“As a school, we are actively building relationships with these businesses to ensure our students have the best opportunities and gain as much hands-on experience during such a critical time in their lives.”
Interested in a Career in Wealth Management? If you are interested in pursuing a career in financial services or would like to chat with one of our experienced financial advisers in Poole, contact Jo Hjalmas on 01202 676983 or email advice@baggette.co.uk.