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The Network for IFAs

Supporting IFAs at every step of their journey

Whether you’re starting your business, considering a switch or planning to sell, join ValidPath to access our award-winning solutions.
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Benefits

Market-leading resources and support

When you join ValidPath, you'll have access to a wide range of services designed to help you run your business, deliver outstanding client service, and operate more efficiently. With dedicated support, expert guidance, and the backing of an award-winning advice network, you’ll well placed to achieve your objectives.
Integrated Technology
Integrated Technology
Seamless integrations for better client service
Compliance Support
Compliance Support
Compliance without the complexity
Business Development
Business Development
Expert support from start-up to scale-up
Adviser Services
Adviser Services
Services to support your advice process
Investment Solutions
Investment Solutions
Flexibility to build or adopt with full support
Mortgage & Protection
Mortgage & Protection
Support for mortgage & protection advisers
Client-book acquisition
Client-book acquisition
Grow your business via client-book acquisition
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What makes ValidPath the network for IFAs

Independence is Everything™
Independence is Everything™
You have the freedom to choose the providers, platforms, and business model that work best for your business, so you can support your clients’ in their best interests.
Success starts with support
Success starts with support
Access the resources, tools, and dedicated support you need at every stage of your business journey. From integrated technology to compliance support, we guide you every step of the way.
Collaboration and community
Collaboration and community
Join a dynamic community of business owners, financial advisers, and mortgage brokers. Connect through exclusive events, forums, working groups, and a unique internal marketplace.

Hear from our Members

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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 ValidPath Annual Member Event helps us to share best practice ideas with those who have similar values and ethics. My thanks to all involved with the organisation. Great day.
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Christopher Bearfoot
White Horse Financial Services
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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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Knowing I have the support of a network that truly values independence and growth stood out to me the most.
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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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Awards

Award-winning independent network

Join ValidPath, and be part of the best independent network in the UK .
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
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Solutions

Supporting IFAs at every step of their journey

Start your Business
Start your Business
Start your IFA business with ValidPath! ValidPath simplifies the process for starting and running your own IFA business. From regulatory authorisation to compliance support and the full systems suite, ValidPath provides the essential infrastructure and services required for your business to operate and thrive.
Switch to ValidPath
Switch to ValidPath
Switch from Direct Authorisation or another network and experience the benefits as part of a modern network committed to independent financial advice. Retain your independence, transition responsibilities, access the support you need and get back to focusing on clients.
Sell your Business
Sell your Business
Our award-winning Succession Solution enables you to retire on your terms, achieve a capital event, support clients in their best interest and transition ownership to the next generation. Whether you are ready to now retire now or wanting to plan for an exit later, ValidPath can support you achieve your succession objectives.