UNIQ Family Wealth continues growth with Brecon-based firm

UNIQ acquired Brecon-based Isaac Rees - its second acquisition in 15 months - in April, under a share purchase deal with assets of £28m. The purchase of Morgan Stone Independent in February 2017, brought in assets of £20m. The deal is part of UNIQ's growth strategy, which managing director and founder Marlene Outrim (pictured) looked to accelerate by acquiring smaller IFAs looking to retire. Outrim was former president of the Institute of Financial Planning and founded UNIQ in July 2013. She said: "I was also concerned that the consolidators have been snapping up several IFA practi...