£2.4bn+
Assets Under Advice after the deals
£134m
Assets Under Advice added
14
Acquisitions since December 2025
4
Firms joining across Sussex and Kent
IFA consolidator Absolute Financial Group is continuing its rapid expansion with four deals in the South East of England.
Three of these deals are the acquisition of client books of advisers who are retiring, with the fourth adviser joining Absolute to continue advising their clients. Absolute now has more than £2.4 billion in Assets Under Advice following the deals, which add £134 million.
These latest deals take the total acquisitions completed to 14 since the launch of Absolute in December 2025, delivering on Absolute's ambition to create the UK's leading independent financial planning business.
A model built around the owner's plans
The latest deals highlight the flexibility of the Absolute model, which offers a range of options to owners. They can choose to retire, to continue working with Absolute following acquisition, or to join its Partnership Program.
THE PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM
Absolute makes an initial investment and agrees a buyout plan for the remaining share capital in the future, providing a long-term exit for owners.
The four firms
Clients of the three retiring owners will transfer to Absolute and be supported by existing planners in the South East.
FIRM | LOCATION | OUTCOME FOR THE OWNER |
|---|---|---|
T&L Financial Services Trading name of JM Financial Planning | Eastbourne | Owner retiring - clients supported by planners in the South East |
Paul Tune Financial Services | Battle | Owner retiring - clients supported by planners in the South East |
Clear Sense Financial Planning | Chichester | Owner retiring - clients supported by planners in the South East |
Horton Independent Financial Planning | Canterbury | Adviser continuing to work with Absolute |
Scale, support and respect for independence
The South East acquisitions are another significant step in Absolute's journey to become a leading force in UK retail financial advice, combining scale, support, and a deep respect for what makes independent advice essential.
Absolute is uniting high-quality advisory businesses within a unified, well-resourced structure, promoting adviser support, holistic financial planning, outstanding client outcomes and enduring client value.
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“Our national growth strategy continues at pace, with the latest deals demonstrating the flexibility of our model for firm owners and a commitment to working with them to find the best solution for them and their clients.”
“These deals evidence that we have the capacity to support client books if owners want to retire, as well as providing an offering to those who want to continue working and grow through joining a bigger organisation.”
“Flexibility is part of our overall commitment to shared values around the importance of truly independent advice, and supporting advisers with the infrastructure, resources and autonomy they need to deliver outstanding outcomes for clients.”
