West Lancashire-based Acumen acquires Wyre Investments

Adds £40m FUM

Sophie King
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West Lancashire-based IFA Acumen Financial Partnership has expanded further north through the acquisition of Piling-based, Wyre Investment and Financial Management.

The West Lancashire-based firm has joined up with a company based in Piling, Wyre. Acumen was found3ed in 2006, with its head office in Burschough and has taken on two staff, 400 active clients and funds under management of around £40m. Acumen founder Angela Maher has said that Acumen has achieved a record growth of over 60% in the last two years. "This acquitision is another important step forward as it sees us significantly increase our client base, open our first branch office and gain a foothold in North Lancashire." She added: "This process has taken many months of delibera...

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