Finden Advisory
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Hear from Tom Spencer, Founder
About us
Executive search for the
wealth and advice sector.
We partner with founder-led firms, private equity-backed businesses and wealth groups to secure leaders who drive performance and growth.
Solutions
What we do
Executive & Board Search
Securing C-suite and non-executive leaders who shape strategy, drive growth and realise long-term value.
Leadership & Function Buildout
Supporting firms as they build or strengthen leadership teams to professionalise functions and enable scale.
Market Intelligence
Bespoke insight into remuneration, organisational structure and talent strategy across the wealth and advice market.
The Ops Club
A private network for operational
leaders in wealth.
Why us
The Finden Advisory Difference
Podcast
The Inside Wealth Podcast
Real conversations with the people shaping the wealth industry. Honest insights, personal experiences and the stories behind the decisions you won’t hear anywhere else.
Our recent guests
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Kavi Myladoor
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Juliet Valdinger
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Stefan Fura
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Rachel Kitching Burrows
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Nathan Thompson
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David Carter
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David Kendrick
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Cathi Harrison
Latest episode
Purposeful Leadership with Kavi Myladoor
People
Our team
Tom Spencer
James Dingwall
Rachael Beresford
Samantha Lord
Research & Delivery
Samantha leads the research, mapping and delivery activity that underpins key assignments undertaken by Finden Advisory. Drawing on more than 20 years of executive search experience, she combines detailed market mapping, candidate engagement and assessment with a rigorous research-led approach, providing clients with deeper market intelligence and broader access to talent.
Testimonials
Stefan Fura
Group Managing Director at Superbia Group
“Tom operates as a genuine partner, not a transactional recruiter. He understands the sector deeply, brings exceptional networks and only puts forward the right people. Most importantly, he delivers.”
David Carter
CEO, Absolute Financial Group
"Tom delivered a clear, accountable process and communicated consistently throughout the search. His sector knowledge and the quality of candidates were excellent. Thanks to his expertise, we made a strong hire and would happily recommend him."
Community
The Ops Club
The Ops Club is a curated network for leaders across wealth and financial advice.
Through a combination of virtual and in-person events, roundtable discussions and conversations, we bring together people from across the market to share insight, challenge thinking and explore the issues shaping the industry.
Designed for senior leaders, it creates space to step outside the day-to-day and engage with peers across the sector.
- Curated network of leaders across wealth
- A programme of industry-led events
- Peer-to-peer insight and shared challenges
- Connecting leaders across the market
Become part of The Ops Club
More info
FAQ
If you don’t see your question answered here, please reach out to us.
What’s the typical timeline for a search?
We aim to deliver a targeted shortlist of assessed candidates within three weeks. Overall hiring timelines will depend on interview availability and internal decision-making processes.
What areas of the market do you support?
We work across all functional areas within the wealth and advice ecosystem, supporting businesses with leadership and specialist hires across the sector.
How do you assess candidates?
Our process is built around deep market understanding and a bespoke assessment approach, ensuring every shortlist is carefully aligned to the needs of the role, team, and business.
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