DFM Charges Explained: A Guide for UK Wealth Advisers
A clear breakdown of DFM charges for UK wealth advisers: management fees, OCFs, platform costs, and what to demand from providers under Consumer Duty.
Articles by Jonny Rowse
Fund Due Diligence for Wealth Advisers: A Practical Framework
A practical framework for fund due diligence that meets Consumer Duty standards. What to assess, how to document it, and which red flags disqualify a fund.
Discretionary vs Advisory Management: What UK Advisers Need to Know
Discretionary vs advisory management explained: how each model works, what it costs, and which suits HNW clients under Consumer Duty.
ESG Investing for HNW Clients: What Advisers Need to Know
ESG investing is reshaping wealth management. Here is what UK advisers serving HNW clients need to know about regulation, due diligence, and strategy.
The Advice Guidance Boundary Review: What Wealth Advisers Should Prepare For
Targeted support went live on 6 April 2026 and simplified advice is still in consultation. Where the FCA advice guidance boundary review has actually got to.
Succession Planning for Your Wealth Advisory Practice
How to build a wealth advisory practice with transferable value, plan your exit, and protect client relationships through succession.
Model Portfolio Services vs Bespoke Portfolios: Which Approach Suits Your Practice?
MPS vs bespoke portfolios: a practical comparison to help UK wealth advisers choose the right investment approach for their practice.
Discretionary Fund Management: What Advisers Need to Know
What is discretionary fund management, how does it work, and why are more UK wealth advisers outsourcing to DFMs? A practical guide for advice practices.
Private Markets for HNW Clients: How Advisers Can Access Alternative Investments
How wealth advisers can access private equity, venture capital, private credit, and real assets for HNW clients. Routes, due diligence, and suitability.