8
Adviser firms in talks about joining
£115m
Equity commitment backing the group
2
Firms joined so far
Dec 2025
First firm joined the group
Absolute Financial Group ("Absolute") today announces that it is in talks with eight independent financial adviser firms about joining the group, with this strong pipeline marking the start of its strategy to build one of the UK's leading independent financial planning businesses.
Absolute Financial Management was the first to join in December last year. Today, HR Independent Financial Services, a well-respected firm based in South Brent, Devon, becomes the second business to join the consolidator.
The announcement is a further step towards Absolute's plans to unite high-quality advisory businesses within a unified, well-resourced structure, promoting adviser support, holistic financial planning, outstanding client outcomes and enduring client value.
Backed for growth
Absolute is poised to become a leading force in UK retail financial advice, combining scale, support and a deep respect for what makes independent advice essential. The group's backing gives joining firms the infrastructure and resources to grow while preserving the legacy of the businesses they have built.
THE BACKING
Absolute launched in August 2025 with a £115m equity commitment from Inflexion Private Equity Partners LLP, Tatton Asset Management plc and the management team.
Scale, support and respect for independence
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, combining scale and support with a deep respect for what makes independent advice essential.
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"We are excited for HR Independent Financial Services to be joining Absolute. We share the same values and culture of delivering clients the very best advice, underpinned by strong ethics and integrity, while maintaining the legacy of their successful business."
"We are currently in talks with a number of other firms and look forward to growing and strengthening our business with the very best advisers from across the UK."
