Northern Ireland-based Milecross Financial has made six acquisitions since The Openwork Partnership bought it in June 2025.
Milecross has taken a stake in Murray John & Associates in Edinburgh and acquired Peter Cole Financial in Devon, David Smith in Penarth, Eureka Financial Solutions in Stourport, and Appletree Financial Solutions in Blackpool. It has also purchased a wealth book from Carl Summers Financial Services and has at least three more acquisitions in the pipeline for the remainder of 2026. These acquisitions have increased Milecross' AUM by around 60%, from £750m to £1.2bn, and raised adviser numbers to 127 as of September 2026. These figures are in addition to £750m of lending per year. Ope...
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