Hoyland and Columbus IFAs join forces

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Two UK IFAs have announced a merger deal to create a "whole of market, high end" wealth management firm.

Hoyland Financial Management and Columbus Financial Advisers will officially join forces on May 1 to become HFM Columbus. The new brand, aimed at the higher-net-worth end of the market, will offer advisory solutions in a number of areas including mortgages and investments, employee benefits, retirement and IHT planning. “As specialists in our respective areas, the coming together of the two companies was a natural fit,” says Gary Festa, director of HFM Columbus Group. “Our integrated status means we are able to increase our capacity to provide our clients with the best independent adv...

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