John Chadwick launches Blackwood Financial Planning
Individual annuities saw 17% growth in 2025
Evelyn Partners deal announced last week
Avonbrook Financial Management is no longer trading
'Continuity means clients don’t have to retell their story'
'May be grumbles from shareholders'
Questions raised about price paid
Wealth managers’ share prices sink after reveal from US-based Altruist Corp
May spur firms on to seek 15x EBITDA
Also highlights ‘significant’ Bestinvest opportunity