2plan wants 1,000 IFAs in next 5 years

Founded by financial services veterans Chris Smallwood and Chris Davies, 2plan aims to provide its members with a full technology, regulatory and administrative structure to support their businesses. Standard Life owns 15% of the business with Smallwood and Davies controlling the remaining 85%. However, the firm is offering the first 100 IFAs to join 2plan a chance to hold founder status and subscribe for shares in the business. The company, which received FSA authorisation in April this year, focuses mainly on investment and pensions with some coverage of protection. On joining 2pl...