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Connect with our IFA community

Join ValidPath and connect with our community of like-minded business owners, IFAs, mortgage brokers and support staff that collaborate, cooperate and share common values regarding a commitment to authentic independent financial advice.

Connect and collaborate

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Regional and national events
Participate in regional meet-ups and national events across the UK, including in Manchester, London, Edinburgh and Cardiff, where members gather to connect, learn, and share best practices.
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Workshops and focus groups
Share feedback, best-practice and opinions on a range of topics such as the use of technology, AI, regulatory requirements, CIPs and much more!
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Mentorship
Contribute as a mentor or benefit as a mentee by engaging and sharing insights to help each other thrive both personally and professionally.
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Member portal and forums
Connect with IFAs in the community via our dedicated Member Portal where you can exchange ideas and ask questions through our forums 24/7.

Testimonials

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Excellent opportunity to meet fellow ValidPath Members to share ideas and best practices as well as meeting key ValidPath employees.
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Angus Bunten
The Ailsa Partnership
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A very enjoyable and enlightening day. Well worth the time away from work providing constructive help and time to work ON my business rather than just working in my business. Great see the support in building successful and inspired businesses.
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Angus McCrum
Trinity Norfolk Limited
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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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Having the chance to network and socialise with your peers whilst spending the day developing your business is invaluable.
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James Taylor
Taylor Financial Management Limited
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What a fantastic day and evening, meeting with many of my ValidPath peers.
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Alec Cameron
Advice2u
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Award-winning network and community

The ValidPath community is consistently recognised by the industry as the best proposition for Independent Financial Advisers.
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2025
Money Marketing Awards
Best Network
2025
Global Excellence Awards
Best Independent Financial Adviser Network
2025
Professional Adviser Awards
Best Advice Network
2018 - 2025
FT Adviser Top 100
Top Financial Advisers in the UK
2024
FT Adviser Service Awards
Best Business Growth and Succession Planning Solution for Advisers

How can we help?

We answer your questions about the ValidPath Member community.
More benefits of joining ValidPath

The ValidPath IFA community is a community of business owners, financial advisers, mortgage brokers and support staff that collaborate and cooperate through forums, working groups and internal markets.

The ValidPath community comprises business owners, financial advisers, mortgage brokers and support staff committed to independence, independent financial advice, and supporting clients in their best interests.

Join ValidPath! As a member of ValidPath, you can collaborate and cooperate through forums, working groups, regional events, mentorship programmes and internal markets.

Yes. We have held regional events in cities across the UK, including Cheltenham, Manchester, London, Glasgow, Bristol, Cardiff and more. We’re always working to expand our reach to best serve our Members.

Yes. ValidPath supports newly-qualified advisers to connect with experienced advisers in structured or informal mentorship sessions with the aim to be mutually beneficial for the advisers, their businesses and their clients.

Want to learn more?
Talk to our team today about the benefits of joining the ValidPath community.