Deal Dive: The bigger advice deals keep coming

Who was buying in Q3 The third quarter saw established consolidators continue to expand their national reach, while regional advice groups strengthened their positions in key local markets. Northern Ireland and Scotland featured prominently, alongside further investment in the North West and South Wales. Fairstone was among the active buyers, adding firms in both Aberdeen and Belfast. In July, it acquired City Gate Aberdeen and Albyn Associates, bringing together two businesses with approximately £180m in assets and establishing a new hub office in Aberdeen. The acquisitions built on F...