The European Federation of Financial Advisers and Financial Intermediaries (FECIF) was chartered in June 1999 to support and promote the role of financial advisers and intermediaries in Europe, whilst also representing them at the highest European levels, with EU Regulators (particularly ESMA and EIOPA), MEPs and governments. FECIF is an independent and non-profit-making trade association that extensively assists its adviser members, who operate across the 28 European Union member states plus Switzerland.We presently represent almost 250,000 advisers and over 600,000 professionals in total.

FEIFA (the Federation of European Independent Financial Advisers) is a Trade Association that exists for the benefit of consumers and of its Members, who are Independent Financial Advisers (IFAs) based or generating significant business in Europe, or with clients based there. It provides a strong voice for the IFA community across the Continent and beyond; representing the sector both with financial institutions and with governments and regulatory bodies. It also assists advisers and advisory businesses with professional development and training - and in adapting to the ever-increasing regulatory environment. The Federation is not available to all IFA companies. By only admitting Members following a relevant vetting and due diligence procedure, FEIFA provides consumers with an independent assessment of the regulatory and legal status of its Member companies.

Professional Wealth Services Ltd provides marketing, business development and management consultancy services for asset managers, discretionary fund managers, trust companies and financial advisory firms on a global basis, with particular specialisation in Europe. The company also researches and analyses niche and specialist financial products: specifically investment funds, international pension structures and tax strategies.

The Inspire Group encompassed a number of IFA companies and a corporate services business. The Group specialised in independent advice for individuals, companies and pension schemes and actively attracted advisers and acquired businesses post RDR.