Ardent takes stake in Nucleus

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York-based Ardent IFA is joining adviser-owned wrap Nucleus.

The move brings to 64 the number of member firms to join David Ferguson's outfit and the number of individuals using the platform to around 600. Ardent IFA is a five-strong firm specialising in income protection tax, investment portfolio and lifestyle planning. It also offers a bespoke range of financial planning solutions. "As an IFA-owned and controlled platform, Nucleus is not only closely aligned to the needs of our business and clients but also provides us with the ability to influence its future direction - making it the natural platform choice for us having looked at others on ...

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