We are a team of highly skilled Recruiters and Merger & Acquisition professionals. With over 22 years specialising in Financial Services recruitment, we know the market and understand the challenges facing employers in seeking and recruiting top quality Financial Services professionals. We also help Business Owners secure the best exit deal for them and their clients when the time is right.
Our extensive experience ensures we have a greater understanding of industry trends, the effect of new legislation and, most of all, how they impact on the people employed in the industry.
In a competitive market, where demand exceeds supply, generating high quality candidates, who may not even be active in the market, is essential to stay ahead of the competition. Our hiring process ensures cultural alignment, with both the client and candidates’ best interests at heart.
Great businesses need great people, and people are the core of our business.
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Paul Harper Search: If You Want the Right Job, Always Tell the Truth
If you want to secure the right job, the most important thing you can do is tell your recruiter the truth. I recently saw an article stating that one in four clients ignore the recommendations of their financial adviser. When you look closer at the detail, a third of those clients admitted the advice wasn’t right for them because they had withheld important information from their adviser. I see exactly the same issue in recruitment.
Paul Harper Search: The Private Equity Issue – Friend or Foe?
Over the past few years, we have seen a significant influx of private equity into the financial advice sector, particularly in the period following the pandemic. It was clear to anyone observing the market during COVID that financial adviser firms performed relatively well. The primary reason was their ongoing revenue model, with clients typically paying a percentage-based fee deducted directly from invested funds. As markets rise over time, this revenue tends to grow.
Paul Harper Search: Shaping Your Brand – A Guide to Effective Personal Branding
Gary Vaynerchuk, the highly regarded entrepreneur, author, speaker, and marketing guru once said: "Your personal brand is your reputation and your reputation in perpetuity is the foundation of your career." In this article, I will share some insights on how financial professionals can harness personal branding to gain more traction in the market. Whether you are looking to attract new clients, build industry authority, or secure your next big career move.
How to Stand Out on LinkedIn and Attract New Career Opportunities
Friday, 10th July, 1:30pm BST (Live session)
Why Good Financial Planners Move On (Even When They’re Doing Well)
Most Financial Planners don’t leave because they can’t do the job. In fact, it’s usually the opposite. They leave because, at some point, they realise their environment is holding them back.
2026 'Financial Planning: Fascinating Facts and Figures' Salary Guide
As the advice profession continues to evolve, having a clear view of salary trends, firm structures and recruitment dynamics is increasingly valuable. Paul Harper Search’s 2026 guide brings together headhunt data, FCA insights and industry feedback to provide a current snapshot of the UK financial planning market.