Old Mutual Wealth Private Client Advisers acquires DG Pryde Ltd

Old Mutual Wealth Private Client Advisers (OMWPCA) has acquired Scottish Borders financial advisory firm DG Pryde Ltd, adding £200 million of assets under advice to its national financial planning business.

DG Pryde is based in Duns south of Edinburgh but has the majority of clients located in London and the South East.

Having founded the firm in 2005, director Douglas Pryde is now looking to wind down.

Dominic Rose, director at Old Mutual Wealth Private Client Advisers, said: “This is a fantastic opportunity to grow our business and give DG Pryde’s clients continued access to quality, face-to-face financial planning. As a firm that has focused on providing a personalised service, DG Pryde is a good cultural fit with Old Mutual Wealth Private Client Advisers.”

Douglas Pryde, founder and director of DG Pryde Ltd, said: “After spending 30 years building DG Pryde, and having conducted extensive due diligence on potential buyers of my business, I’m happy that my clients are being left in capable hands. I look forward to working with Old Mutual Wealth Private Client Advisers as a consultant to ensure clients continue to receive the tailored experience they are familiar with.”

Old Mutual Wealth Private Client Advisers was established in 2015 and employs over 50 financial advisers across the UK.