I F A Consultancy

Established in 2004, I F A Consultancy was founded specifically to provide specialist compliance support services to directly authorised Independent Financial Advisers (IFAs). With nearly 30 years of combined experience in IFA and FCA compliance, our team delivers informed and responsive regulatory support tailored to the evolving needs of financial advisory firms. Our principal consultant, Kevan Thorn, leads every project directly, leveraging his 10 years of industry experience as an IFA and 20 years as a compliance specialist to create bespoke compliance strategies. We serve firms across the UK through both face-to-face and remote advisory services, prioritising a personal approach that mirrors the efficiency of an internal compliance department without the overhead. Our services span FCA compliance audits, regulatory updates, file checking, and training, underpinned by a commitment to ethical standards and membership in the Association of Professional Compliance Consultants (APCC).

Headquartered in Blackpool, our modern offices provide convenient access for clients nationwide. We offer flexible engagement models without fixed-term contracts, ensuring long-term partnerships that adapt to regulatory changes. Our clients benefit from a comprehensive six-month FCA Compliance Support Plan, ongoing monitoring, and access to a specialist document library. We pride ourselves on delivering cost-effective solutions that enable IFAs to focus on their core business while maintaining compliance with the Financial Conduct Authority's stringent requirements.