Absolute Financial Group acquires Devon-based HR Independent Financial Services
- Simon Bourke
- 9 hours ago
- 3 min read
23rd March 2026
Chapters Capital is pleased to have advised Tim and Fiona Harvey on the sale of HR Independent Financial Services to Absolute Financial Group, bringing 99 client households and £43 million of funds under management to the growing national independent firm.
The transaction
Absolute Financial Group has completed the acquisition of HR Independent Financial Services, a directly authorised financial planning firm based in South Brent, Devon. David Carter and Mark Eaton were appointed as directors of HR Independent on 30 January 2026.
The deal adds 99 client households and £43 million of funds under management to Absolute’s business, further strengthening its presence in the South West.
Tim Harvey will continue to advise clients as part of the business following completion. Fiona Harvey will retire from the business, while Jo Young will stay on in her role as paraplanner.
About Absolute Financial Group
Absolute Financial Group is an independent financial advice acquirer led by CEO David Carter and chaired by Paul Hogarth. The group launched in August 2025 with backing from Inflexion Private Equity, Tatton Asset Management and members of the Tatton senior management team, and completed its first acquisition, Absolute Financial Management, in December 2025.
David Carter, CEO of Absolute Financial Group, said:
"We're excited for HR Independent Financial Services to be joining Absolute - we share the same values and culture of delivering clients the very best advice, underpinned by strong ethics, integrity while maintaining the legacy of their successful business. We are currently in talks with a number of other firms and look forward to growing and strengthening our business with the very best advisers from across the UK."
About HR Independent Financial Services
HR Independent Financial Services was incorporated in 1998 and has been serving clients primarily in the West Country, London and the South East for more than 27 years. Based in South Brent, the firm provides independent financial advice across pensions, retirement planning, investments, protection, taxation, trusts and offshore planning.
Tim Harvey, founder of HR Independent Financial Services, said:
“Having spent years building HR Independent, Fiona and I wanted to make sure any decision about the future of the business was taken carefully and with our clients firmly in mind. Absolute understood that from the outset. They share our belief in personal service and long-term relationships, and I am pleased to be continuing with the business to advise and support clients. Daniel at Chapters Capital was a great support throughout the process and helped us reach an outcome that felt right for clients, staff and the business. I would strongly recommend Daniel whose calm, pragmatic guidance was an integral part of this highly successful and relaxed sale.”
What was Chapters Capital's role?
Chapters Capital advised Tim and Fiona Harvey on the transaction, supporting them through valuation and positioning, engagement with potential acquirers, negotiation of commercial terms, and progression through to completion.
Daniel Campanale, Associate Director at Chapters Capital said:
"It was a genuine pleasure to advise Tim and Fiona on this transaction and introduce them to Absolute. Finding a buyer with the same client-first culture and the ability to build on what they had created was central to the process. Absolute brought a strong combination of both acquisition experience and operational compatibility. We are very pleased to have advised on the transaction and helped secure the right outcome."
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