Mercer launches Mercer Jelf Financial Planning

Mercer Jelf Financial Planning (MJFP) will focus on three core offerings: financial advice, financial health check and retained wealth management. Jelf was acquired by Mercer's parent Marsh & McLennan for £258m in December as part of the consultancy's strategic drive to expand its consumer-focused offering. The combined MJFP business will work with about 2,500 clients from locations in London, Manchester, Leeds and Edinburgh. The business and many of its advisers hold the Chartered Financial Planner status awarded by the Chartered Insurance Institute. Mercer chief executive Fion...