Apricity launches 'Going It Alone' service for adviser start-ups

'Advisers concerned about FCA applications'

Tom Ellis
clock • 1 min read

Compliance firm Apricity has launched a service, Going It Alone, to help financial advisers start up their own advice firms.

The compliance firm, set up by Para-Sols founder Cathi Harrison (pictured), provides a range of advice, support, guidance, tools and practical help to advisers set up their businesses as quickly as possible. The service helps advisers apply for Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) authorisation, build their business model and create and client proposition for £1,750 plus VAT. Harrison said the demand has so far come from advisers looking to leave networks and start up their own firms, with two advisers already underway with the service. Meet the Adviser Champions: Para-Sols' Cathi Harris...

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 Companies

Openwork's 2Plan finishes compensating clients after putting £1m aside

Openwork's 2Plan finishes compensating clients after putting £1m aside

Eventual redress bills for ongoing service and rebalancing issues below original provisions

Isabel Baxter
clock 14 August 2026 • 2 min read
FSCS opens claims for HDH Investment Services amid investigation

FSCS opens claims for HDH Investment Services amid investigation

Investment advisory firm entered liquidation in April after FCA probe

Isabel Baxter
clock 14 August 2026 • 1 min read
Norwich advice firm declared failed by FSCS

Norwich advice firm declared failed by FSCS

Signpost Financial Planning faces claims over general investments and SIPPs

Isabel Baxter
clock 13 August 2026 • 1 min read