About the Role
Self-Employed Mortgage & Protection Advisor
Location: Sheffield
Company: The Finance Family
Status: Self-Employed Position – Due to Growth from New Estate Agency Partnership.
About Us
The Finance Family is a Directly Authorised (DA) mortgage and protection brokerage serving clients nationwide. With the successful addition of several new estate agency partners, we are expanding our team to accommodate the increasing demand from introducers.
The Role
As a Self-Employed Mortgage & Protection Advisor, you will work with a robust pipeline of warm leads from one of our trusted estate agencies seeking a dependable advisor to collaborate with their sales teams. You will work from the office a few times a week, with the flexibility to work remotely at your convenience. This position offers the independence of self-employment, along with the benefits of DA-level freedom, personalized support, and a partner agency providing consistent quality leads.
Why Being Directly Authorised Matters for You
Choosing a DA firm provides significant benefits for ambitious advisors:
Greater Autonomy & Flexibility
No restrictive network rules, product limitations, or insurance panel constraints
Ability to provide faster, more personalized advice without unnecessary bureaucracy
More Competitive Earnings
DA structures typically offer better commission splits, fewer fees, and more retained income
Stronger Adviser Support
Compliance support is direct and responsive—not routed through a large network
Our DA status allows us to develop support structures tailored to advisor success
Our Self-Employed Proposition
Industry-Leading Support
Full administration support (we follow up with lenders, update clients, upload documentation, and submit life insurance applications)
More time for client advice and business generation
CPD monitoring, training & ongoing support
Social media and marketing support
Business Benefits
Whole-of-Market for Mortgages, Life Assurance, and Income Protection
FCA fees covered
Professional Indemnity Insurance covered
Assistance with finding introducers & setting up agreements
Opportunity to advance into Pension & Investment Advice
Company leads and introducers available as needed
Access to office space & meeting rooms
Who We're Looking For
CeMAP (or equivalent) qualified
Confidence and experience in mortgage & protection advice
A driven, proactive advisor who excels in a self-employed environment
Strong relationship-builder, especially with estate agents and introducers
Capable of managing your own business pipeline & schedule
Why Join Us Now?
With several new estate agency partnerships secured, there is a surge in client demand. Joining us now means entering a high-opportunity environment, supported by a Directly Authorised firm focused on advisor success and autonomy.
We are
Directly Authorised
Choosing a DA firm offers significant advantages for ambitious advisors:
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Greater Autonomy & Flexibility
-
No restrictive network rules, product limitations, or insurance panel constraints
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Ability to deliver faster, more personalised advice without unnecessary bureaucracy
-
More Competitive Earnings
-
DA structures typically mean better commission splits, fewer fees, and more of your income kept by you
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Stronger Adviser Support
-
Compliance support is direct and responsive—not routed through a large network
-
Our DA status allows us to build support structures tailored around advisor success
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