IFA Continuum agrees strategic partnership and sells 20% stake to DFM

Tom Ellis
clock • 1 min read

National IFA Continuum has entered into a strategic partnership with Marlborough Group, which has seen the DFM take a 19.99% stake in the advice firm.

The IFA has not disclosed the "substantial" amount invested by the discretionary fund manager (DFM) but said the investment firm would collaborate to further support its business growth plans. The firm launched in 2014 with the commitments of 15 financial advisers and £200m assets under advice. It now has 41 advisers, more than £750m of assets under influence and a turnover of more than £6m. 'I'm not a crusader': A profile of Continuum founder Martin Brown Continuum began the process to find an investment partner 18 months ago, according to managing director Martin Brown. "Having s...

To continue reading this article...

Join Professional Adviser for free

  • Unlimited access to real-time news, industry insights and market intelligence
  • Stay ahead of the curve with spotlights on emerging trends and technologies
  • Receive breaking news stories straight to your inbox in the daily newsletters
  • Make smart business decisions with the latest developments in regulation, investing retirement and protection
  • Members-only access to the editor’s weekly Friday commentary
  • Be the first to hear about our events and awards programmes

Join

 

Already a Professional Adviser member?

Login

More on Your profession

Professional Adviser TV: Creative ways to tackle the advice gap

Professional Adviser TV: Creative ways to tackle the advice gap

With Octopus Money CEO Ruth Handcock and financial adviser Kristian Manton

Professional Adviser
clock 25 April 2025 • 1 min read
Economic secretary confirms wholesale ISA review as experts demand sweeping reform

Economic secretary confirms wholesale ISA review as experts demand sweeping reform

LISA reform front and centre

Beth Brearley
clock 24 April 2025 • 2 min read
 MorganAsh introduces customer support tracking to vulnerability platform

MorganAsh introduces customer support tracking to vulnerability platform

Recording suggested next steps

Jaskeet Briah
clock 24 April 2025 • 2 min read