Finley Rogers
Current Employer/Organisation Name
Atkins Ferrie Wealth Management
What have you been doing since leaving Exeter, and what are you doing now?
I am currently a Paraplanner with Atkins Ferrie Wealth Management and am starting my Diploma in Financial Planning. I graduated in late July 2024, but prior to this I was already working for Nalders LLP, where I worked in Wills, Probate and Conveyancing. Due to the prospective study opportunities at Coodes, I moved and began work within the Family Team in January 2025. However, I found myself becoming distanced from my love of law in practice, and in July 2026 I began my career in Financial Advisory, which I find thoroughly engaging.
Why did you choose this career? And what do you enjoy most about your work?
Initially selecting Law with Business stemmed from a particular interest in financial markets and chancery law. In theory I found law thoroughly engaging; however, with time I found the practice wasn’t quite my cup of tea. Finance has always been my strong suit. Mention anything to do with markets, stocks, bonds or funds and you can’t stop me talking. My path will now lead me down a financial planning route whilst I employ my pre-existing market knowledge. It’s the part of the job I enjoy the most, seeing the intertwining nature of asset management and planning.
Please tell us if you were a member of any societies, groups or sports clubs?
Cricket, Mooting & Basketball.
What did you enjoy most about your programme and what was the biggest highlight?
I thoroughly enjoyed our year one mock trials. This was built up to be a prestigious event and it was.
What did you most enjoy about studying here?
Location. I have never been a city person, although I’m sure I would like it. Notwithstanding the quality of education, living in Cornwall was superb.
Why did you choose to study at Exeter?
I was attracted in a locational sense, particularly to Falmouth; however; it was the university’s reputation which was a deciding factor.
What skills and experiences have been most useful for your career?
Critical Thought- particularly when digesting current affairs this is essential.
Understanding that every action has an equal and opposite reaction- particularly when it comes to financial markets, great advice goes hand in hand with understanding market conditions and aligning your client’s financial objectives with the situations at hand.
My degree gave me both of these skills and I am grateful to it for such learnings.
What advice would you give to a current student who wishes to pursue your career?
Look into current affairs readily. Be that the FT, New York Times, BBC News or the Law Society updates. This is the best way to begin learning holistically.
What are your plans for the future?
Financial advisory- I am looking to be qualified as an advisor by the time I am 26 at which point I will be deep set in building a client base. My long term goals are to eventually become a Director of Atkins Ferrie Wealth Management be that here in Cornwall or elsewhere as we are rapidly expanding.
