Entrepreneurial exits buoy Murphy Wealth to £280m AUM

Results posted a year since Söderberg & Partners-backing

Isabel Baxter
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Murphy Wealth has reported record turnover and assets under management (AUM), as the Glasgow-based financial planning firm approaches its 50th anniversary next year.

Murphy Wealth said AUM increased 27% year-on-year from £220m to £280m, despite recent market volatility linked to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Turnover also rose 20% year-on-year, approaching £3m for the first time. The firm attributed the growth to a combination of strong investment performance and an increase in entrepreneurial clients exiting their businesses. CEO Adrian Murphy said the business had seen a growing number of entrepreneurs and senior business figures seeking advice following company sales and liquidity events. "Over the last year, we've seen more entr...

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