Financial Planning Partnerships

Creating value through trusted Financial Planning relationships

A partnership built around your needs

Many organisations, from professional services firms to financial institutions, choose Wren Sterling as their financial planning partner because we help them enhance their client, member or customer relationships, strengthen their proposition, and generate long‑term value for their business. Our national scale, independent advice model, and commitment to excellent client outcomes sit at the heart of every partnership we build.

Why Financial Advice matters

Financial advice unlocks better financial outcomes for a wide range of people, from business owners and directors, to employees and families. It provides clarity around major life decisions, removes stress around tax, investment and protection choices, and helps clients align their financial plans with both personal and business goals.

For businesses, financial advice supports a stronger employee benefits strategy, better recruitment and retention, and helps protect against unexpected events.

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Why Wren Sterling?

  • Independent and nationwide

    We offer holistic financial planning through independent advisers located across the UK combining local relationships with the scale and buying power of a national firm.

  • Depth of expertise

    Our advisers are supported by dedicated research, compliance and quality assurance teams to ensure consistently high standards and accurate, suitable advice.

  • Exceptional client service

    Our business is built on long-standing, multi-generational relationships and a commitment to service excellence. Client and partner feedback continually reinforces the value of this approach.

  • Trusted

    We have long-standing relationships with six leading UK building societies, accountants, solicitors and insurance brokers. Industry leaders, such as AstraZeneca, recognise and value our support.

A trusted partner – what our partners say about us

How we work with our partners

Our values

Cares, Knows, Acts, Delivers – guide everything we do and reflect the standards partners can expect when entrusting us with their clients.

 

Our team

Our partnerships team has many years of experience in Financial Planning and related financial services, strengthened further by the expertise of Lightyear Capital, our Private Equity Investors.
You’ll have clear points of contact and access to a team fully invested in your long‑term success.

  • Paul Chafer

    Paul Chafer

    Chief Commercial Officer
    Paul has 39 years’ experience in financial services and prior to joining Wren Sterling in 2008, he held a number of senior positions within banksRead more
  • Jasmit Bahia

    Jasmit Bahia

    Strategic Growth Director
    Jaz Bahia runs Wren Sterling's Partnerships arrangements with our Building Society partners. Prior to working for Wren Sterling he worked at the WestRead more

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Whether you’re looking to enhance your service proposition, explore a paid introducer model, or support your clients with specialist financial planning expertise, we’re here to help.

Get in touch today to discuss a partnership with Wren Sterling
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Why choose Wren Sterling?

  • 30,000+

    clients

  • £10bn

    Assets under Advice*

  • 150+

    Financial Planners

  • 98%

    Client Retention

*Assets under Advice as at January 2026.

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