Succession, the wealth manager platform business, has reported turnover and operating profits up strongly this year.

Four IFA firms have been snapped up for a combined £20.6m by Succession Group.

Friends and industry colleagues of Simon Chamberlain have expressed their sadness and shock after his sudden death last week. They have hailed his leadership and dry sense of humour, while noting his commitment to his family and business.

Succession’s non-executive chairman Ray Pierce is to take over as executive chairman of the national Financial Planning business Succession Group immediately following the sudden death of 51-year-old founder and group CEO Simon Chamberlain last week.