Bank adviser exodus grows True Potential almost 300%

Nicola Brittain
clock

True Potential Wealth Management has seen growth in adviser numbers of almost 300% year on year as a result of displaced high street bank advisers looking to remain in the sector.

The company said that between May 2012 and May 2013, the number of advisers at the firm has risen by 285%, up from 70 to 270.  Since the beginning of May this year, 49 new advisers have joined and there's a growing pipeline of advisers awaiting Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) authorisation. True Potential senior partner Earl Glasgow said: "The growth we have seen is due to the arrival of high street bank advisers." "We strongly believe that ex-bank advisers have a huge amount to offer the marketplace. It is unfortunate that so many have been left strangled by red tape as they are...

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 Your profession

Common language used by advisers triggers anxiety and distrust among retirees

Common language used by advisers triggers anxiety and distrust among retirees

Product-led communication one of the biggest drivers of mistrust

Laura Purkess
clock 01 April 2026 • 1 min read
Advisers: Are you even taking your own advice?

Advisers: Are you even taking your own advice?

Exploring the expenditure consolidation conversation

Nick Ryan
clock 25 March 2026 • 4 min read
CISI welcomes 76 Certified financial planners

CISI welcomes 76 Certified financial planners

Number of UK CFP professionals continues to rise

Sophia Panayi
clock 24 March 2026 • 1 min read