SLA's 1825 expands into Northern Ireland with seventh acquisition

Brings four financial planners to firm

Standard Life Aberdeen's financial planning and advice business 1825 has acquired the wealth management arm of BDO Northern Island, marking its seventh acquisition since its inception.

BDO Northern Ireland was established more than 25 years ago, and has asset under advice of around £230m. The firm advises on all aspects of wealth planning and support from corporate to personal and trust advice. When the acquisition is completed, the firm will be known as 1825 Northern Ireland, with its office remaining in Belfast city centre. It will form part of 1825 north west region, headed up by Mike Cullinane.  The acquisition marks the firm's first move into Northern Ireland, with 12 employees, including four financial planners, joining the team. The deal is expected to ...