The latest FT Adviser rankings, developed in partnership with ISS Market Intelligence (ISS MI), highlight the firms that continue to maintain high standards of professionalism and client service, while driving business growth.
For nearly 30 years, the FT Adviser Top 100 has recognised the firms setting the standard for financial advice in the U.K. The 2026 rankings continue that tradition, showcasing organisations that have grown assets under advice, attracted new clients, and demonstrated an ongoing commitment to delivering strong outcomes for investors.
The Top 100 U.K. Firms of 2026
Here is a look at this year’s top 10 financial advisers in the U.K., according to the FT Adviser Top 100 rankings. Congratulations to all the firms recognised this year.
- Forvis Mazars
- Rathbones
- Mercer Ltd
- M&G Group (including M&G Wealth, Continuum and Sandringham)
- Beckett Financial Services Ltd
- Succession Wealth
- Clayton Holmes Naisbitt Financial Consultancy LLP
- Myers Davison Ginger Ltd
- Quilter
- NatWest Group
To view the full Top 100 list, visit FT Adviser.
The Top Boutiques of 2026
Introduced for the first time last year, FT Adviser has again this year unveiled an additional list of the top-ranking boutique firms to recognise that size isn’t everything. The Top 50 Boutique Firms ranking includes firms with 10 or fewer registered advisers that continue to deliver exceptional outcomes for clients while building sustainable businesses. These firms demonstrate that excellence is not determined by scale alone, but by a commitment to advice quality, professionalism, client retention, and long-term growth.
Here is a look at this year’s top 10 boutique firms.
- Richmonde Laine Wealth Management Ltd
- Watson French Ltd
- Athena Wealth Planning Ltd
- Walden Capital Ltd
- RA Cowen & Partners (Financial Services) Ltd
- The Path Financial Ltd
- RPG Consulting Ltd
- Lampiers Financial Planning Ltd
- Penguin Wealth Planners Ltd
- Tisco Financial Planning Ltd
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A Strong Market for Advice
This year’s rankings highlight a particularly strong period for the U.K. advice industry. As financial planning becomes more complex, many firms reported growing demand for guidance around retirement planning, estate planning, inheritance tax considerations, and broader wealth transfer discussions.
At the same time, many of the highest-ranking firms cited a combination of strong client retention, referral-driven growth, professional networks, strategic acquisitions, and investments in technology as important contributors to their success.
A Legacy of Excellence
ISS Market Intelligence is proud to support the FT Adviser rankings through the data and analysis that underpins the annual selection process.
The methodology is reviewed and refined each year to ensure it reflects changing market conditions while continuing to recognise the qualities that support sustainable growth.
Together, the Top 100 and Top 50 Boutique rankings showcase firms that continue to raise standards across the U.K. advice profession.
How the Rankings Are Determined
The Top 100 process begins by identifying the largest advice firms based on gross sales during the measurement period. Firms are then assessed using a comprehensive methodology designed to evaluate business performance, growth, client retention, and professional standards. Criteria include:
- Assets under management (AUM)
- Net sales growth
- Years in business
- Client retention
- Estimated performance
- Chartered or accredited status
ISS MI receives inputs directly from fund managers and investment platforms, providing coverage of more than 90% of U.K. intermediary fund flows. In addition to the data provided by more than 60 of the U.K.’s leading, we capture data from discretionary fund managers and alternative providers that are not often included in many traditional industry rankings.
The Top 50 Boutique Firms ranking focuses specifically on firms with 10 or fewer registered individuals listed on the FCA Register or Directory. Eligible firms are assessed across seven factors:
- AUM Score
- AUM Growth Score
- Net Percentage Score
- Years in Service
- Retention Score
- Estimated Performance Score
- CII or CISI Chartered/Accredited Status
Across this year’s Top 50 firms, the average firm has been serving clients for 25 years, showing that experience and long-term client relationships remain important markers of success. Professional accreditation is another important component of the rankings, as it reflects a firm’s commitment to high standards and ongoing professional development.
A Broader View of the U.K. Advice Market
The FT Adviser Top 100 and Top 50 Boutique rankings provide a snapshot of excellence across the U.K. advice market. They also reflect many of the trends reshaping the industry, from adviser movement and consolidation activity to changes in client demand, firm growth strategies, and evolving business models. These are the same dynamics tracked throughout the year in ISS MI’s Landscape Report, which provides a data-driven view of how the U.K. adviser market is changing and where new opportunities are emerging.
As firms continue to adapt to evolving client needs and an ever-changing regulatory landscape, access to timely market intelligence has never been more important. Through its suite of intermediary intelligence solutions, ISS MI helps financial services organisations better understand market structure, identify opportunities, and engage more effectively with the financial advice community.
Learn more about The Landscape Report and how ISS Market Intelligence helps firms navigate the evolving U.K. financial advice landscape.
