Beaufort Financial backs Newcastle advice start-up

Akrivis Wealth, based in Newcastle, launched earlier this month. Founder Alister Gaines was previously investment director at Sunderland-based CDC Wealth Management for 11 years. The partnership deal sees Akrivis become an AR of Beaufort Financial, which will provide it with marketing, administrative and technological support. Gaines said: "Now, more than ever, people need top quality financial advice and we have strong ambitions to build a significant business that will help support this increasing demand. "The advice landscape is changing and, with many advisers leaving the indus...