RSM Tenon cuts 'active' client numbers after segmentation

Nicola Brittain
clock

RSM Tenon has reduced its client bank by almost 70% as part of its segmentation process in the run up to the implementation of the Retail Distribution Review (RDR).

The company will see 'active' private clients reduced from 34,000 to 13,000 - a reduction of 68% - as part of a process that aims to streamline the advisory arm. RSM Tenon's 63 private-client advisers will have on average 100 clients each following this reduction, with the remainder (from 13,000) being serviced by the company's execution-only service. The company still regards these execution-only clients as active, as they will be provided with a channel via the execution-only website to be able to take financial planning advice if they need it. This reduction follows ongoing conv...

To continue reading this article...

Join Professional Adviser for free

  • Unlimited access to real-time news, industry insights and market intelligence
  • Stay ahead of the curve with spotlights on emerging trends and technologies
  • Receive breaking news stories straight to your inbox in the daily newsletters
  • Make smart business decisions with the latest developments in regulation, investing retirement and protection
  • Members-only access to the editor’s weekly Friday commentary
  • Be the first to hear about our events and awards programmes

Join

 

Already a Professional Adviser member?

Login

More on RDR

RDR ten years on: An advice industry changed for the better
RDR

RDR ten years on: An advice industry changed for the better

'The end of the advice industry as we know it'

Kevin Silvester
clock 08 February 2023 • 2 min read
RDR

Deja vu: Are we heading back to the future on commission?

Marty, fire up the DeLorean

Tim Sargisson
clock 13 January 2016 • 3 min read
RDR

Blog: How can we shrink the advice gap?

The advice gap has been a popular topic since the Retail Distribution Review, but hasn't this gap always existed?

clock 02 November 2015 •