National IFA Wren Sterling hires Henry Blunt to spearhead acquisition strategy

'Further acquisitions planned for the coming months'

Julia Bahr
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Wren Sterling has strengthened its executive team with the appointment of Henry Blunt as acquisitions director.

Blunt, former managing director at Retiring IFA, will report to the company's chief executive, Ian Halley. "Henry's experience in the acquisitions market will be invaluable for Wren Sterling as we continue our strategy of selective acquisitions and extend our footprint into major conurbations such as Birmingham and London," Halley said. Speaking to Professional Adviser, the firm said the addition of Blunt will allow Wren Sterling to access opportunities faster. The company completed four deals in the first half of the year, including the acquisition of Sentinel Private Clients (Sen...

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