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ValidPath supports hundreds of Independent Financial Adviser businesses across the UK to operate and thrive by providing the essential infrastructure, technology, services and support.
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97%
of our Members feel they have freedom to operate independently
94%
of our Members would recommend ValidPath
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I send my heartfelt thanks to ValidPath for offering such an amazing opportunity to shape my business, to work with clients I want to serve and to find my own success.
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Jill Turner
Big Picture Financial Planning
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ValidPath have been a breath of fresh air since joining them. Everything they told me at the start of our conversations became reality. They are a great group of people who are truly focused on ensuring member firms can always put their clients first.
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Andy Johnson
Little Green Owl Financial
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I was at a large network previously, it's like night and day being with ValidPath, they have been a breath of fresh air, you get treated as a grown up, there is always someone to support you and you are valued as a business partner.
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Angus Bunten
The Ailsa Partnership
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The opportunity to utilise the ValidPath Succession Solution to accelerate our overall business growth via the Winnell Douglas acquisition was unique.
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Tori Passmore
Winnell Douglas
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It was important for us to retain our independence and not have any restrictions on the types of advice we offer. After conducting our due diligence, we chose ValidPath.
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Nadeen Watson
Spectrum Wealth
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My vision of running my own independent firm has become a reality with ValidPath.
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Tom de Burgh Williams
Purple Fox Financial Planning
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Thank you, ValidPath, for making me feel valued and inspired.
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Ian Rowan
Strategy Wealth UK Ltd

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Independence is Everything™
Choose your providers, platforms and business model. Run your business your way, with ValidPath’s support and compliance framework.
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We take the complexity out of compliance. Access the guidance and resources you need to navigate regulatory requirements with confidence.
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Our award-winning Succession solution enables you to achieve a capital event and retire on your terms.
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