Stephen Gazard, group managing director of Quilter’s advice business, is to become chief executive of Quilter Financial Planning, replacing Andy Thompson who will leave later this month.

IFA networks Intrinsic and Caerus have rebranded under the Quilter Financial Planning brand as the firm moves to streamline its operation.

Quilter has now completed the acquisition of Lighthouse through its wholly-owned indirect subsidiary, Intrinsic Financial Services Limited.

Quilter has today announced the acquisition of national Financial Planning business Charles Derby.