Corbel Partners acquires Graham Carney's client books in 18th deal
- Simon Bourke
- 5 days ago
- 3 min read
7th May 2026
Deal summary
Corbel Partners has acquired the client books of financial adviser Graham Carney, marking its 18th acquisition in just under three years.
The Warrington-based IFA network has been acquiring IFA businesses since 2023, mainly from within its own network, as part of an independent exit proposition for advisers looking to retire or wind down. The transaction follows Corbel Partners’ £10 million funding package from Beechbrook Capital, which is supporting further acquisitions and investment in the group’s in-house adviser platform, Finpath.
About Corbel Partners
Corbel Partners was founded in 2004 by Paul Heath and David O'Hara and is headquartered in Warrington. The network comprises more than 180 independent financial advisers managing £2.4 billion in client assets, with a turnover of £24 million.
In December 2025, the firm secured over £10 million in funding from Beechbrook Capital to support a five-year acquisition programme, with plans to expand its network to nearly 450 advisers, double its headcount, and grow turnover to more than £60 million.
About Graham Carney
Graham Carney is a financial adviser whose client books have been acquired by Corbel Partners.
His comments on the transaction focused on winding down at his own pace and maintaining confidence that clients would continue to be looked after by Corbel Partners.
Why is Corbel Partners acquiring Graham Carney?
The acquisition fits Corbel Partners’ stated strategy of providing an independent retirement route for advisers, particularly those already familiar with its network and service model. Corbel has said its five most recent acquisitions were all client banks belonging to retiring advisers, with one structured as a partial purchase for phased retirement.
What happens next?
Corbel Partners has said five further deals are in the pipeline for completion in 2026.
The network has also launched Finpath 2.0, the second phase of its internal adviser technology platform. The platform is designed to streamline client information, including vulnerability reporting, documentation, letters of recommendation and product selection. Corbel has said it is investing a further £500,000 in the platform, with a focus on automation and adviser support features over the coming year.
Corbel Partners' other recent acquisitions
Seven advice businesses – April 2025
Corbel Partners completed seven acquisitions in the first quarter of 2025, six of which came from within its own network. The transactions took the total number of businesses acquired through its buyout proposition to 13 at that time.
Four advice businesses, including Wealth Design – June 2023
Corbel Partners completed four acquisitions of retiring advisers’ businesses. Three were internal buyouts from within its network, while the fourth was the purchase of a client bank from a registered individual. Wealth Design added 350 clients and £98 million in assets under management.
Wealth Design Holdings – May 2023
Corbel Partners acquired Midlands-based Wealth Design Holdings with funding support from Shawbrook. The transaction formed part of Corbel’s expansion of its advisory capability and technology investment programme.
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