£2.1bn+
Assets Under Advice after the deals
£577m
Assets Under Advice added
10
IFA firms joined since launch
4
Firms joining across the North-West
Four IFA firms based in the North-West have joined IFA consolidator Absolute Financial Group, as it builds on recent acquisitions in the West, South and East of England aimed at creating a leading independent financial planning business.
The firms, Allied Financial Services, based in Wigan; RSJ Financial Planning, based in Liverpool; Millcroft Wealth Management Ltd, based in Manchester; and Mackenzie Financial Planning Limited, based in Bury, bring a further £577 million to Absolute's Assets Under Advice (AUA), taking it to more than £2.1 billion.
This marks a total of ten IFA firms across England who have joined the consolidator since it was established, with eight deals completing in the last month.
A hub for the North-West
The largest of the four firms, Allied Financial Services, will operate as a North-West hub for Absolute, establishing a stronger presence for the group locally.
OFFICES AND COLLEAGUES
All four firms' existing offices and colleagues will be part of Absolute, significantly expanding its footprint in the region.
Scale, support and respect for independence
The latest deals represent significant progress in Absolute's journey to become a leading force in UK retail financial advice, combining scale, support, and a deep respect for what makes independent advice essential. Absolute is uniting high-quality advisory businesses within a unified, well-resourced structure, promoting adviser support, holistic financial planning, outstanding client outcomes and enduring client value.
The four firms
FIRM | LOCATION | ROLE WITHIN ABSOLUTE |
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Allied Financial Services Largest of the four firms | Wigan | North-West hub for the group |
RSJ Financial Planning | Liverpool | Existing office and colleagues join Absolute |
Millcroft Wealth Management Ltd | Manchester | Existing office and colleagues join Absolute |
Mackenzie Financial Planning Limited | Bury | Existing office and colleagues join Absolute |
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“Joining Absolute Financial Group is an exciting step forward for our firm, our colleagues, and our clients. Absolute's long-term vision, commitment to adviser support, and respect for the individuality of local businesses made this a natural fit. Becoming the North-West hub gives us the opportunity to retain our local roots while benefiting from the scale, investment, and collaborative strength of a growing national group.”
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“Welcoming four highly respected North-West firms into Absolute Financial Group is another significant milestone in our national growth strategy, which is continuing at pace.
“These businesses add not only scale but deep local expertise, strong client relationships, and shared values around the importance of truly independent advice. Establishing a North-West hub through Allied Financial Services strengthens our regional presence and underlines our commitment to supporting advisers with the infrastructure, resources, and autonomy they need to deliver outstanding outcomes for clients.”
