Ludlow acquires Scotland-based adviser firm for undisclosed fee

Owner Gary Whyte to retire

Hannah Godfrey
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Ludlow Wealth Management has acquired Edinburgh and St Andrews-based adviser firm Whyte Sharp for an undisclosed fee.

The firm said it was looking to grow its presence throughout Scotland in the coming years, having identified the potential for "valuable growth" in the country. The acquisition will see former Whyte Sharpe owner Gary Whyte retire while his business partner David Watson will continue to run the St Andrews office of Whyte Sharp as a stand-alone operation. Ludlow's consultants Darren Scoon and Chris Mcleod will be based at Whyte Sharp's Edinburgh office. Rachel Morrison, who was previously with Whyte Sharp, will join Ludlow's client support team. Ludlow Wealth Management is located in...

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