Buckles looks to hire 250 graduates

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Buckles has unveiled plans to hire 250 graduates as part of an ambitious expansion strategy built on establishing a series of regional hubs throughout the UK.

The Rhyl-based company, Wales' largest IFA, is planning to recruit 250 graduates over the next five years as it looks to the next generation of advisers to spearhead its UK expansion. CEO Nigel Speirs says the firm will take on 25 graduates this year and at least 45 next year. He says the Buckles graduate training programme is providing a ready stream of highly-qualified advisers. "In terms of recruitment, the graduate area is where we have had most success," he says. "Our average production in fee terms is £125,000 per adviser per annum and our advisers are mainly made up of gradu...

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