Wren Sterling finalises acquisition of advice firm in Warwickshire

Deal first announced in October adds £250m to national IFA’s books

Hope William-Smith
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National IFA Wren Sterling has confirmed the completion of its acquisition of Leamington Spa firm HB&O Financial Services.

The acquisition was announced back in October and brings £250m in assets under management into Wren Sterling. The firm today (14 February) said HB&O's 850 clients were now under its umbrella and letters were being issued to them confirming details of the acquisition. "It is the priority of all parties to ensure minimum disruption to client service over the coming months while a formal integration programme takes place," Wren Sterling added. The deal followed the firm's purchases of Critchleys Financial Planning in Oxford and Mutual Financial Management in Wilmslow last Summer. W...

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