Mortgage and protection brokerage Access Financial Services has opened a new London office in Canary Wharf as it expands its physical presence to support a growing adviser base across the capital and the South East.
The hub is located on South Quay in the Sierra Quebec Bravo building, in offices previously occupied by JP Morgan. It will provide a central base for advisers working across London and surrounding regions.
Access FS said the workspace offers a modern and collaborative environment designed to support advisers and client engagement. Facilities include a ground floor lounge, gym, secure cycle storage, showers and flexible office space, alongside strong transport connectivity.
The move comes as the brokerage continues to grow its adviser network. The firm now works with more than 280 advisers nationwide and says demand for professional meeting and collaboration space has increased as the business expands.
STATE-OF-THE-ART
Karl Wilkinson (main picture, inset), founder and chief executive of Access FS, said: “As a fast-growing brokerage – the mortgage division grew by about 40% last year – Access FS is keen to grow our bricks and mortar footprint and strengthen our position in the capital. This is why we’re really pleased to be adding a new office in Canary Wharf to our portfolio.
“Part of this is listening to the team. Our experienced advisers in and around the capital have told us they want a state-of-the-art base to connect, share best practices, and better serve their clients. The need a modern, collaborative workspace.
“But this also underline our commitment to London as a vital market for mortgages and protection.
“So we see this hub as an important step in our wider growth journey. We need to offer our advisers the tools and support to deliver outstanding service to clients and I like to think this highlights the strength of our model and the appeal of partnering with Access FS.”
The expansion follows a period of recruitment growth for the brokerage as it continues to attract advisers to its network.
