A Chartered Financial Planning firm has announced the latest in a long line of takeovers.

Fairstone Group has entered into a downstream buyout agreement with Wakefield-based Lofthouse Gate. 

Fairstone said this was the 12th takeover deal announced in the last year, comprising four full acquisitions and eight downstream buy out deals entered into.

No fee was revealed for the acquisition.

The deal brings total revenue of £850,000 to the Fairstone Group and additional funds under advice of approximately £90million.

Fairstone pledged to work with Lofthouse to acquire new clients and ‘reactivate’ dormant clients.

Lofthouse, founded in 2005, offers specialist pension and investment planning for SMEs and their staff and is run by Principals Roger Fayle, Kirk James and Andrew Kealey.

Mr Fayle said: “Our decision to join Fairstone was based on their market leading support and resources, which will enable us to offer a more efficient client proposition. Making use of Fairstone’s core technology platform and their effective client acquisition programme will enable us to spend more time helping our clients to achieve their financial goals.”

Lee Hartley, CEO of Fairstone Group, said: “With three decades of experience in financial services, Roger and his team bring a clear and efficient approach to his work, incorporating regular meetings and contact to build long-term client relationships. We are very pleased to have a company of this quality join the Fairstone Group.

“Lofthouse Gate’s team of advisers and support staff will now be able to leverage the strength of Fairstone’s system efficiencies, which will benefit both the front and back office, saving valuable time for the advisers and ensuring clients receive the very best financial advice.

“For us it is vital to have both a business and cultural fit with the companies who decide to join us. Having spent time with the team at Lofthouse Gate we are incredibly excited about our future working together.”