National IFA and Financial Planning firm Continuum has expanded into East Anglia with the recruitment of adviser business Peter Barton in Norwich.

Continuum (Financial Services) LLP says growth in East Anglia will support financial advice demand from its partnership with accountancy network – 2020 Innovation.

Mr Barton said: “I was very keen to be part of a larger, highly efficient and professional organisation.”

Continuum’s Martin Brown, managing partner, said: “Peter is an outstanding professional and brings experience to the team which will further expand our business into East Anglia.”

He added “Our focus remains on a strong three-way relationship between Continuum, the adviser and the client. This has driven outstanding year-on-year organic growth where our advisers enjoy extensive face-to-face and online support, including links with local accountants through our 2020 relationship.”

Mr Brown said Continuum, which describes itself as “dedicated to providing a modern Financial Planning experience,” was looking for further similar deals.

He added: “We continue to progress a strong pipeline of new adviser enquiries as we look to invite further high-quality advisers to join in our significant growth plans across the UK.”

Continuum has £750m in assets under influence and expects this to top £1bn in the next 18 months.

In November 2018, Continuum completed a move to directly-authorised status after being part of the Caerus Network. In January this year, Marlborough Group Holdings Limited took a 19.99% stake in Continuum.