davies marsh Ltd

Adviser platform assets grew by £15.9bn in Q3, reaching £852.2bn Top are Quilter at £1.44bn, second Aviva at £1.35bn followed by Transact, AJ Bell, and SS&C Hubwise Growth was driven by onshore bond activity, representing a record 9.8% of total net flows, despite ongoing ISA outflows.

Does the fact that a DFM provider have a financial planning arm actually matter or are advisers just concerned about performance and price? Would be great to hear people's views on this.

BDMs: "Product Pushers" or "Unsung Heroes" 💼 Have your say in The BDM Life survey: https://lnkd.in/eEyqZbv3 ⏳ The survey closes this Friday, so if you haven’t completed it yet, there’s still time! BDMs play a crucial role but often work behind the scenes without full recognition. There’s little analysis or coverage on the impact BDMs make – and that’s what I’m aiming to change with The BDM Life report. This report will offer key insights, including: - Salary and bonus benchmarking in your provider sector - The support you need from your employer - Challenges you face working with advisers - What truly motivates you By participating, you’ll receive a free copy of the report and a chance to win £200 in Amazon vouchers! 🎉 It only takes a few minutes, but your input is invaluable for recognising the important work BDMs do. 👉 Click here to take part: https://lnkd.in/eEyqZbv3 Thank you!

Some of the largest advisory firm acquisitions that occurred in 2024

The BDM Life Calling all BDMs...... Here’s your chance to have your voice heard and share what it’s really like to be a BDM! davies marsh Ltd and Adviser Home are conducting a confidential study to gather insights directly from BDMs like you, and your input will be invaluable. Earlier this year, we asked advisers how they value the service they receive from BDMs—now it’s your turn. We want to hear your perspective—not just on advisers, but also on your experience with your employer. While adviser opinions are often in the spotlight, there’s been far less focus on the BDM point of view—until now. This research will explore: - What you see as the most important part of your role - The challenges you face when working with advisers - How your earnings compare across the market - What motivates you to perform your best - How well your employer supports you - What could boost your effectiveness 💡 As a thank you for participating, you’ll be entered to win £200 in Amazon vouchers! Complete the survey https://lnkd.in/eEyqZbv3, and we’ll send you a copy of the final report so you can see how your views stack up against your peers. Take the survey now and help shape the future of the BDM profession. Thanks so much for your time—it’s really appreciated! 🙌 Best wishes Gareth

Active v Passive Really good article on how passive MPS has outperformed active in 82% of cases from June 23 to June 24. Breakdown of individual MPS providers is included.

Top 10 MPS Investment Providers this year according to Defaqto. No real surprises on this list apart from Knutsford based Rockhold Asset Management. A company to watch out for.

PE House Oaktree Capital, which also owns advice and wealth groups Ascot Lloyd and Atomos are in 'exclusivity talks' with Close Brothers Asset Management.  As far as I'm aware, there are only three BDDs (or equivalent) at Atomos so if this went through then hopefully the distribution team at CBAM would remain largely intact.

Premier Miton Investors enter the competitive MPS arena offering two ranges of four portfolios each, one index funds and the other active and passive.  Charge figures of 0.25% and 0.45%

Here is a selection of some of the opportunities I'm carrying out searches for. If you are interested in any, or know or someone who may be, please do let me know. Northwest England £60-70K basic with a generous bonus scheme and additional benefits Business Development Manager – Pensions Provider A boutique retirement solutions provider is seeking a field based experienced BDM to generate new flows of business from financial planners. Ideal candidate should be based in the Northwest, have a network of financial planners within the region and has a proven sales background ideally from a pensions background. Yorkshire £100K Basic, £175K+ OTE + benefits Business Development Director – Leading DFM provider Join a leading DFM provider to develop new business relationships with financial advisers in Yorkshire. Focus on securing positions on firms' approved panels and executing plans to meet asset targets. Ideal candidates will have an existing FA network, experience in selling discretionary fund management solutions, and a strong sales record. Offers a market-leading basic salary with exceptional bonus earnings. London / Southeast £80,000 to £100,000 Basic + OTE £150K+ Uncapped + Benefits Professional Connections - Business Development Director – Fast growing DFM provider Seeking a dynamic Business Development Director to drive new business from solicitors, accountants, charities, private clients, trustees, and private banks. Offers market-leading solutions, an award-winning culture, and an uncapped quarterly bonus scheme. Ideal candidates have proven experience with professional connections, strong presentation and networking skills, and are willing to travel. Based in London/Southeast preferred. Southeast England £70,000 to £100,000 Basic + OTE 50%-100% Bonus + Benefits Business Development Director Join a fast-growing Venture Capital firm as a Business Development Director to drive sales of alternative investments with financial advisers. Ideal for a motivated salesperson with a strong adviser network. Responsibilities include building relationships with advisers, presenting at events, and developing new intermediary relationships. Candidates should have proven sales success, excellent interpersonal skills, and be highly organised. London Various roles - Competitive basic salaries with bonus earnings + benefits Telephone Account Managers I’m working with several alternative investment providers who are seeking experienced Telephone Account Managers to drive sales of their solutions. Responsibilities include building relationships with financial advisers, working with the field-based BDM team, and providing exceptional support as the primary contact for FAs. Candidates should have experience working with financial advisers, with alternative investment experience preferred. Offers a generous salary, bonus earnings, and a number of these roles have potential career progression to a full BDM role.