About us

Helping the next generation break into finance.

Financial services is one of the most influential industries in the world, yet very few people are shown how to get into it. The Financial Education Company exists to change that, with recognised qualifications, clear teaching and support that continues until you pass.

Two young professionals in suits walking and talking in a modern finance office
Ben Bolger teaching a group of students
Our founder

Ben Bolger

Ben is a Chartered Fellow of the CISI, a Chartered Wealth Manager and a Certified Financial Planner, and holds an Executive MBA from Bayes Business School. He spent 15 years in wealth management advising individuals and families.

He founded The Financial Education Company to give young people a clear, credible first step into the industry, with the same professional standards he worked to throughout his career.

CISI Chartered Fellow 2026-27CISI Chartered Wealth Manager 2026-27CISI Certified Financial Planner professional 2026-27
Executive MBA, Bayes Business School

CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and CFP® are certification marks owned outside the US by Financial Planning Standards Board Ltd (FPSB).

What we believe

Our approach

Start early

The earlier you understand how the industry works, the clearer your choices about university and career become.

Make it real

We connect every topic to how finance works in practice, so learning sticks and confidence grows.

See it through

A qualification only counts once you have passed. That is why our support continues until you do.

Ready to take your first step?

Start the CISI Fundamentals of Financial Services course today.