Unique Financial Planning acquires Watford-based IFA

Part of growth strategy

Ayesha Venkataraman
clock • 2 min read

Unique Financial Planning has acquired Watford-based Gerrard Byrne Financial Services (GBFS) as part of its plan to expand and scale the business.

GBFS was founded in 1992 by the late John Byrne, and Unique FP will take over its running from Byrne's widow, Caroline. The business will retain its current office and team of advisers, before being incorporated into the Unique Financial brand. Stewart Williams, CEO of Unique Financial, said: "We are honoured to have been charged with looking after the legacy John Byrne worked so hard to build over the last 30 years. The firm's long-standing bank of clients and talented team speaks for itself. "This acquisition is a significant development for Unique Financial as it brings us one step...

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