Tilney Bestinvest strengthens Birmingham presence with new acquisition

INVESTMENT and financial planning group Tilney Bestinvest has strengthened its position in the market with the acquisition of a Birmingham financial planning firm.

Tilney, which has its own office in Birmingham, has concluded an undisclosed deal to acquire the business of  Webb Holton & Associates.

Edgbaston-based Webb Holton is a long-established financial planning firm which provides independent advice to both businesses and private clients.

Tilney said the deal would scale up its presence in the Midlands and the addition of four experienced advisers would enhance its ability to advise both individuals and corporate clients.  
 
Peter Hall, chief executive of Tilney Bestinvest, said: “Building out our presence in financial planning across the UK is a key strategic priority for Tilney Bestinvest and the integration of Webb Holton’s business represents a further milestone in this respect. I have a lot of respect for the Webb Holton team who have a very high level of professionalism and expertise.  

“We aim to be a leader in pensions in the UK and we are pursuing that strategy through a combination of new hires, office openings, acquisitions and our forthcoming partnership with Saga. The integration of Webb Holton expands our ability to help people who want face-to-face advice. The deal fits extremely well with our strategy and we are actively pursuing other acquisitions where the people and cultural fit is compelling.”

Nigel Lister, a director of Webb Holton, said: “We are very excited to be joining Tilney Bestinvest and especially to be part of its growing presence in the Birmingham wealth management scene. The synergy between our team and Tilney is excellent, with an absolute focus on providing high quality advice and excellent client service.”  

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