From first call to completion.
Six clear steps. Then a long-term commitment to what you've built.
From first call to completion.
Straightforward and discreet. Every stage is clear before you enter it.
An informal, fully confidential call — 20 to 30 minutes. No obligations. We listen first.
Three years of filed accounts, a team overview, asset register. An NDA is signed before anything is shared.
We conduct a thorough financial review and tell you honestly what we think the business is worth and why.
A deeper conversation to understand the history, the team, the clients, and what a good exit looks like for you.
A written offer with every component explained — completion payment, deferred elements, any earn-out. Nothing hidden.
Legal, financial and operational due diligence at a pace that suits you, through to the sale and purchase agreement.
What happens after we buy your business.
Your team stays.
We do not restructure, rebrand or cut headcount. Stability is the priority in the first 12 months.
Your clients stay.
No communication goes to your clients without your input. The transition is managed carefully.
Your legacy stays.
We build on what you've created. The business goes into its next chapter, not into a filing cabinet.
Five reasons founders choose Hartley.
We buy in our own name. No broker chain, no intermediary.
Over 10 years in the trade and 15 years in financial services. We understand these businesses from the inside.
Your team, your clients and your reputation are protected from day one.
Every component of our offer is explained. Nothing is hidden.
We're building a long-term group, not flipping an asset.
Ready for a quiet conversation?
Twenty minutes. No pressure. You leave the call with our honest view — nothing more, nothing less.