Financial Adviser Recruitment (UK) — IFAs, Wealth Advisers & Financial Planners
AR Recruitment is a specialist UK financial services recruitment firm based in Newcastle. We focus primarily on Financial Adviser recruitment, placing Independent Financial Advisers, Wealth Advisers and Financial Planners across the UK. Alongside this we recruit Mortgage Advisers, Protection Advisers, Paraplanners and IFA administrators for firms seeking compliant, long-term hires.
Financial Adviser Recruitment
Hiring an Independent Financial Adviser (IFA) requires more than checking qualifications. We assess advisers on CAS status, client bank readiness, business development style, and cultural alignment with your firm.
For Employers
- Financial Advisers / IFAs
- Wealth Managers & Financial Planners
- Client Bank Advisers
- Paraplanners & technical support
For Candidates
- Employed & self-employed adviser roles
- Advice firms, boutiques & networks
- Lead flow vs client bank opportunities
- Support structure & career progression
Mortgage Adviser Recruitment
We also place CeMAP-qualified Mortgage Advisers with brokerages, AR firms and networks across the UK. Our process considers lead source, compliance culture, case handling approach and long-term suitability.
Roles we recruit
- Mortgage & Protection Adviser
- Whole of Market Mortgage Broker
- Specialist Lending Advisers
- Later Life & Equity Release
What we assess
- CeMAP qualifications
- Client suitability mindset
- Lead conversion style
- Network / AR model experience