"If Michael has a meeting with a client and if there is a document that needs to be filled in there and there, or if we want to contact a client to ask them, then of course I will do that. I love making things easier for the clients.
"But I like paperwork and managing things, rather than sitting down doing face-to-face advice."
Teaching others
She says what she also enjoys now is "selling paraplanning to other 19-year-olds in kitten heels".
Draycott explains: "You get the best of both worlds. You can be technical and keep on top of learning, as well as having that client interaction. You can’t get bored with this job.
"My advice for other starters is that you learn from making those mistakes. Sometimes you are so scared of making a mistake that you make a different one, especially if you are new.
"So it is important to step back and think, and talk with all the right people and learn on the job. Even though we are a small office we have so much support from SJP. You can always call someone."
She says the company has just taken on a new joiner so Draycott is helping her, as well as training herself. "I'd like to be chartered or get a degree.
"Also, because of consumer duty we have to make sure that we have got all the client servicing right, and seeing what more we can offer the clients, so I hope to be involved in that more."
As for 2024? "I have to sit the investment exam - and I’d love another apprentice. I love getting them in and watching them grow and learn."
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