Punter Southall acquires Dorset advice firm

Adds 24 staff, three offices and £275m AUA

Hannah Godfrey
clock • 1 min read

Punter Southall Aspire has acquired Dorset-based adviser firm Coleman Financial Services, expanding its client portfolio in the south of England.

The acquisition will add £275m of assets under advice (AUA) to Punter Southall Aspire, as well as a team of 24 staff based at offices in Poole, Exeter and Southampton.  Coleman Financial Services offers a range of financial advice to corporate and retail clients, including wealth management, pension and retirement planning, mortgage advice, tax and trusts planning, later life and investment solutions. The acquisition is the third by Punter Southall Aspire in the last 12 months, with the company describing its latest purchase as an important step in its journey to becoming a national f...

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