1825 branches out to Northern Ireland with seventh acquisition

Brings four financial planners to firm

Hannah Godfrey
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Standard Life Aberdeen's financial planning and advice business 1825 has acquired the wealth management arm of BDO Northern Island - its seventh acquisition since its inception.

The acquisition, which marks the firm's first move into Northern Ireland, will see 12 employees, including four financial planners, joining the team. The deal is expected to complete on 1 July 2019. When the acquisition is completed, the firm will be known as 1825 Northern Ireland, with its office remaining in Belfast city centre. It will form part of the 1825 north west region, headed up by Mike Cullinane.  BDO Northern Ireland was established more than 25 years ago and has asset under advice of around £230m. The firm advises on all aspects of wealth planning and support from corpora...

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