Ludlow acquires Scotland-based adviser firm for undisclosed fee

Owner Gary Whyte to retire

Hannah Godfrey
clock • 1 min read

Ludlow Wealth Management has acquired Edinburgh and St Andrews-based adviser firm Whyte Sharp for an undisclosed fee.

The firm said it was looking to grow its presence throughout Scotland in the coming years, having identified the potential for "valuable growth" in the country. The acquisition will see former Whyte Sharpe owner Gary Whyte retire while his business partner David Watson will continue to run the St Andrews office of Whyte Sharp as a stand-alone operation. Ludlow's consultants Darren Scoon and Chris Mcleod will be based at Whyte Sharp's Edinburgh office. Rachel Morrison, who was previously with Whyte Sharp, will join Ludlow's client support team. Ludlow Wealth Management is located in...

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

PA360: Clients' lack of understanding of advice value is 'concerning'

PA360: Clients' lack of understanding of advice value is 'concerning'

‘Anyone running a business needs to offer value to their clients’

Sahar Nazir
clock 25 April 2024 • 1 min read
PA360: Advice firms 'brush over' data integrity fundamentals

PA360: Advice firms 'brush over' data integrity fundamentals

‘Your business and your people are under attack constantly’

Isabel Baxter
clock 25 April 2024 • 1 min read
PA360: The need for a financial plan 'has never been higher'

PA360: The need for a financial plan 'has never been higher'

‘It needs to be done in a different and innovative way’

Isabel Baxter
clock 25 April 2024 • 2 min read