Women's financial advice firm acquired

The acquisition will see Independent Women become a national IFA for women and will be available throughout Succession Group’s regional network of client-servicing hubs.

Independent Women was founded in 1997 by entrepreneur Lesley Mackintosh, who will remain as managing director for the firm and sees a bright future ahead for women’s financial advice.

“Women’s issues have had a major push in recent years, particularly in financial services where traditionally there has been a significant gender imbalance.  

“That tends to mean a different delivery of service and often women have found that what was on offer was misaligned with their needs.”

Lesley went on to add that it wanted to give its clients every opportunity to achieve all they desired as it helps women with financial issues such as savings, investments and retirement as well as divorce and bereavement. 

“With firm financial foundations, it allows other aspects of their lives – from career to family life – to flourish.  

“Financial freedom and confidence is enormously important for anyone and having a like-minded expert with you on the journey is immeasurably beneficial.”

Simon Chamberlain, group CEO of Succession, concluded: “With Succession’s acquisition of Independent Women, clients have an opportunity to choose the service most appropriate for
them.  

“Succession recognises this requirement and Independent Women has been established to deliver this proposition for our clients.”