AWD to recruit 50% more IFAs by 2012

The IFA group hopes to increase its advisers from 190 and has recruited 24 in the first quarter of 2008. AWD allows advisers to retain front-end and trail commissions and choose between full, variable employment and self-employed status. Stephen Kavanagh, national sales and operations director at AWD Group, says: “We have created a three tier recruitment structure; the highest achievers, delivering over £250,000 commissions can join us on a self employed basis and benefit from full sales and administrative support. “Moderate to high achievers can combine a salary with commissions on ...