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Lee Hartley: "The DBO model - which is singularly the best decision we have ever made - was borne from completing three acquisitions in 2011 that ultimately were far more difficult and delivered far less value to the business than we thought they would."
As Fairstone marks its tenth year in the consolidation market, Jenna Brown talks to chief executive Lee Hartley about his steep acquisition learning curve, what the future holds for advice practices and his deal of the decade
November marked a decade of consolidation deals for Chartered firm Fairstone as the total number of IFA businesses under its brand reached 53. Though, as chief executive Lee Hartley (pictured) points...
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