Headquartered in Sunderland, Fairstone has grown to encompass more than 50 locations in the UK and Ireland, including 10 regional hubs, delivering integration-led growth to emerge as a new leader in the UK regulated landscape.
2025
Fairstone Group celebrates 100th DBO milestone, trusted by over 125,000 clients and overseeing £20bn of client assets.
2024
Fairstone Group is trusted by over 95,000 clients, overseeing £15bn of client assets.
2023
Fairstone achieves £130m revenue run rate, grows to 1,200 colleagues, and launches video advice service Mineral.
2022
Fairstone celebrates 50th acquisition milestone and establishes Fairstone Ireland.
2021
Secures market-leading transaction with TA Associates and reinvestment from Synova.
2020
Exceeds £10bn of client assets on behalf of 30,000 wealth clients.
2019
Total client numbers reach 57,000 with assets under management of £9.6bn.
2018
Grows to 300 advisers and hits £60m revenue run-rate.
2017
Hits £45m revenue run-rate and secures 28 buy-out deals.
2016
Synova Capital invests £25m into the group.
2015
Achieves Corporate Chartered Status from the Chartered Insurance Institute.
2014
Exceeds £20m revenue run-rate with 50% recurring income.
2013
Secures second stage investment, widens business model.
2012
Establishes new Downstream Buy-Out (DBO) model.
2011
Completes three outright acquisitions
2010
Establishes national footprint
2009
Proof of concept stage and secures first round founding
2008
Fairstone is formed with the objective of capitalising on regulatory change
Our Mergers and Acquisitions team has a wealth of experience and together work to ensure the successful transition of IFA businesses and individual advisers into the wider Fairstone team.
