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The Hidden Risks Behind Consolidated Advice Firms – What You Need to Know


Your financial adviser might be working for someone you’ve never heard of — and it could affect your money.


The FCA is investigating advice firms sold to consolidators, uncovering billions in offshore debt, hidden ownership structures, and conflicts of interest through vertical integration.


In plain English: your adviser may be under pressure to push products that serve their owners — not you.


In my latest article, I unpack:


What the FCA found

Why it matters to you

What risks to watch out for

Which firms are under scrutiny

What you can do to protect yourself


🔍 Read the full article here ➡ https://bit.ly/3RczYtu


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