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Expanding Our North of England Presence: Hoxton Wealth Buys Manchester-Based Advice Business
Hoxton Blog • Expanding Our North of England Presence: Hoxton Wealth Buys Manchester-Based Advice Business
Manchester presence strengthens our existing footprint in the North West of England
Hoxton Wealth is delighted to announce the acquisition of Haven IFA, a Manchester-based advice firm specialising in pensions and investments.
The deal builds on our existing North West footprint in Liverpool, extending our presence along the M62 corridor and reinforcing our long-term commitment to the region.
It adds around £140 million in assets to our business.
“Manchester is a magnet for talent and enterprise. Establishing a base here is strategically important for our clients and our growth,” says our UK Managing Director Jonathon Jay.
“Haven IFA is a high-calibre team with shared values – client-first planning, local roots and professional excellence.”
How Did the Deal Come About?
What first drew us to Haven was the team. Over more than 21 years, the firm’s chartered financial planners, including former directors, have built a solid, trusted business serving clients across Greater Manchester.
Of Haven’s four advisers, two will join Hoxton Wealth while two will retire. Haven’s administration team will also become part of Hoxton Wealth, ensuring continuity for clients and colleagues alike.
1Key facts at a glance
- Location: Manchester (joining our existing Liverpool base)
- Specialisms: Pensions and investments
- Assets added: ~£140m
- People: Two advisers joining Hoxton; two retiring; administration team joining for continuity
- Heritage: Haven IFA has served clients for over two decades
Introduced in the spring, both parties quickly found alignment. Haven had engaged with several suitors but prioritised a partner that would:
- Protect continuity for local clients and advisers
- Remain North West–based with genuine financial planning at its core
- Offer long-term stability and opportunity for their people
Haven recognised that elevating its technology suite would unlock better client experiences but required significant investment and focus.
Hoxton Wealth brings a modern, scalable tech platform – from planning tools to digital client servicing – so clients benefit from smoother onboarding, clearer reporting and faster responses, without losing the familiar advisers they trust.
Our Director of Revenue Oliver Gorman says: “Nick, Graham, and Mike have built a fantastic business over the years, and it’s been an absolute pleasure working with them through this process.
“We’re genuinely chuffed to have Mike staying on as part of the team – his experience and deep client relationships will be invaluable as we continue to grow our presence in Manchester.
“We’re excited about the future and look forward to supporting the existing Haven client base while building on the strong foundations already in place across the region.”
What Clients Can Expect
- Uninterrupted service from the teams they know
- Enhanced digital tools and streamlined processes
- The breadth and resilience of Hoxton Wealth’s national proposition, delivered locally in Manchester
This acquisition strengthens Hoxton Wealth’s role in the Northern growth story – connecting Liverpool and Manchester and supporting clients across the region with high-quality, technology-enabled advice.
We continue to actively seek good-quality businesses to acquire in our four core regions of Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham and London.
If you’re a Haven IFA client, you don’t need to do anything in the immediate term. We’ll be in touch with more details soon.
How Can We Help You?
If you would like to speak to one of our advisers, please get in touch today.
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