Discretionary Fund Management (DFM)

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Our DFM service provides an expertly managed investment solution that’s tailored to your clients’ unique priorities and goals.

What is Discretionary Fund Management?

Our bespoke discretionary service lets you delegate the day-to-day management of your clients’ investments to our in-house experts, giving you more time to focus on your clients’ financial planning needs.

Key facts about DFM

Bespoke

A service tailored to your clients’ specific goals with access to a broad range of investment assets, from equities and bonds to investment management funds and hedge funds

Expert

Investment management expertise backed by a large-scale bank to provide all the research and portfolio building you need

Independent

A service with no provider ties, which means no product or investment bias

Up to date

Regular updates and access to reviews, analysis and reports to keep you and your clients informed

Transparent

Fee-only’ charging with no hidden commissions or transaction costs

Connected

Access to online valuations and accounts, plus a dedicated investment manager will work with you and your clients to help provide a complete investment solution

Our business development managers and investment managers are based across the country which means you’ll always be dealing with a dedicated local team.

The value of investments, and any income from them, can fall and you may get back less than you invested. Information is provided only as an example and is not a recommendation to pursue a particular strategy. Forecasts are not a reliable indicator of future performance.

Deliver more for your clients


Our team is here to discuss how our disciplined investment approach can complement your advice and strengthen client relationships.

Why choose us?

Your client relationships remain yours

We partner with you to deliver solutions that align with your clients’ investment objectives and attitude to risk, ranging from fully bespoke portfolios to our managed portfolio services (MPS) and our funds. We’re here to support your advice, not replace it.

Our research philosophy

Rooted in discipline and collaboration, our investment research philosophy focuses on uncovering long-term value. Every idea is explored through discussion and detailed analysis to identify opportunities that benefit your clients.

A rigorous investment process

Our investment management process brings together expert judgement, disciplined selection and continuous review. This approach is designed to adapt to changing markets.

Your clients’ investments are in safe hands

Gold rating for our Discretionary Fund Management service

Gold rating for our Discretionary Fund Management service

A five star rating for our DFM MPS on Platform service

A five star rating for our DFM MPS on Platform service

A five diamond rating for our DFM MPS (Platform) Family service

A five diamond rating for our DFM MPS (Platform) Family service

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