Private equity has become a major force in the UK advice market, backing consolidation platforms and helping founder-led firms scale or address succession risk. Investors focus on financial performance, regulatory risk and integration synergies but, often, significant value and risk sits with a small group of people.
In advisory businesses, client relationships are personal, culture is a key differentiator, and growth often depends on integrating firms under a single brand or platform. The ability to retain talent, align investor and management incentives and ensure effective succession …
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