National Financial Planning firm The Finli Group has acquired four more adviser firms as its expansion drive continues.

The Milton Keynes-based firm said the deals boost assets under advice to over £5bn and push the total number of acquisitions so far this year to 18.

The latest firms to be acquired are:

• Stirling-based Catterson Wealth Management

• Groundwell in Swindon

• Oaklands Wealth Management in Birmingham and

• Peter Guy Financial Planning in Chester

Finli says the deals will add about £259m worth of assets and support the firm’s expansion in its core regions.

Jon Barham, Finli acquisitions director, said: “Building an extensive range of partnerships comprising high-quality, highly regarded, regional firms is a key part of our strategy to become the first port of call for Financial Planners who are considering their succession plans and individuals who want to live their best financial lives.

“To date, more than 55 business owners have entrusted us with continuing to nurture their clients and acting as the safe pair of hands who’ll help them meet their financial goals.

“In Catterson, Groundwell, Oaklands and Peter Guy, we have four firms with an excellent record of client service and building successful, long-standing relationships. We are incredibly proud to look after their clients going forward.”

Finli currently serves more than 20,000 clients nationally via a team of more than 100 Financial Planners.

Fast-growing Financial Planner Finli Group was established in 2021 under the name Solomon Capital Holdings by former Quilter Financial Planning CEO Andy Thompson and CFO Darren Sharke. The firm is backed by private equity firm JC Flowers & Co.