• In March 2014, Asgard advised Compass Wealth Management Consultants ("Compass"), an independent financial adviser and wealth management group, regarding an equity investment by Harwood Capital
• Compass was formed in 2001 and the group includes two IFA brands, Compass and Active Financial Partners (the latter for self-employed advisers), and a fund manager called IMS Capital. It provides an independent financial planning service from 4 offices and fund management using risk-weighted model portfolios
• The investment, in the form of straight equity, will enable Compass to continue to pursue an active acquisition strategy
• Harwood Capital is an investment management company that includes the investment activities which Christopher Mills previously undertook within the JOHCM group
• Our role included finding the investment partner and advising on the structure and terms of the investment

“Asgard Partners has been very helpful in securing substantial new equity finance for our business from a long-term and supportive investor. Asgard prepared a comprehensive information memorandum and arranged meetings with many potential funders which led to us receiving term sheets from four parties. We recommend them as knowledgeable about the sector and as committed advisers with extensive investor contacts.”
Mark Howard and Neil Dunkley, Joint Founders and Directors, Compass Wealth Management