History
Progeny’s rich history spans over 40 years, yet we operate like a high-growth startup.
Our background gives us the experience and wisdom to push our business forward while continuing to deliver an exceptional service to our clients.
The Lawrence Scoffield Group is established.
1979
Neil Moles, who will go on to become CEO of Progeny, joins The Lawrence Scoffield Group.
2004
Neil Moles leads a management buyout of The Lawrence Scoffield Group.
2008
The Progeny concept is born: to provide a unique combination of wealth management and legal advice for private clients, corporates and family offices.
2014
LSG Holdings capitalises Progeny’s formation by investing in Lawsco Holdings, the company behind The Lawrence Scoffield Group.
2015
Progeny Private Law is established – the first part of Progeny to be launched.
2015
Progeny is officially launched, bringing together The Lawrence Scoffield Group (rebranded as Progeny Wealth), Mark Burns Legal Services (rebranded as Progeny Corporate Law), and Progeny Private Law.
2016
Progeny Asset Management is launched – a discretionary investment management firm offering bespoke and model portfolios.
2016
Progeny expands into the South for the first time by making its first acquisition: Quadrant Group, a London-based financial planning firm.
2017
Progeny makes its second acquisition: Chestergate Financial Planning, a financial advice firm based in Salisbury specialising in private clients with complex financial needs.
2017
Progeny acquires Evolve Financial Planning, a firm based in Croydon, further expanding its national presence.
2018
Progeny expands again, including into Scotland for the first time, with the acquisition of a trio of firms – Innovate Financial Services in Edinburgh, Quest Financial Solutions in Buckinghamshire and Juno Wealth Management in Sussex.
2019
Progeny launches its Adviser Academy, with Paraplanners Joshua Castle and Robert Appleby becoming the inaugural members.
2019
Progeny acquires Halo HR, adding HR services to its extensive multi-service offering for the first time, with MD Sam Moxham becoming Progeny’s HR Director.
2019
Progeny is ranked 7th in FTAdviser’s Top 100 Financial Advisers 2019, which showcases the best financial advisory businesses in the UK.
2019
Progeny Tax is launched, offering a complete range of tax services, from one-off specialist advice to ongoing tax compliance.
2019
Progeny acquires the award-winning Addidi Wealth, a female-focussed financial planning firm based in London.
2019
Progeny’s Leeds headquarters moves to a state-of-the-art new home.
2020
Progeny acquires Leeds-based legal firm, Watsons Law, adding real estate conveyancing to its unique professional services proposition.
2021
Progeny acquires Ayrshire-based Affinity Financial Planning, continuing its expansion in Scotland.
2021
Progeny acquires Yorkshire financial advice firm JM Glendinning Financial Services.
2021
Progeny acquires The RU Group, a Chartered financial planning firm based in Nottingham.
2022
Progeny acquires Hampshire-based financial advisers Coll Perkins to further expand its presence in the south of England.
2022
Progeny acquires The Fry Group, a firm with offices in the UK, Dubai, Hong Kong, Singapore and Belgium, marking its expansion into international markets for the first time.
2022
Progeny acquires Edinburgh-based Chartered financial planners Balmoral Asset Management.
2022
Progeny launches its Summer School programme for 16 to 18 year old students interested in learning more about a career in financial services.
2022
Progeny acquires Scottish professional services firm, Moray Group, further expanding its legal services across Scotland.
2022
Progeny acquires Chartered financial planning practice Lewis Brownlee Financial Services, expanding its presence in the south of England.
2022
Progeny Wealth achieves corporate Chartered status, underpinning its commitment to strong professional values.
2023
Progeny announces its plans to acquire Chartered financial planning practice, Gibbs Denley, extending its footprint to East Anglia.
2023
Progeny appoints Caroline Hawkesley to the new role of UK Managing Director as part of a restructure to strengthen its position in the UK market and prepare the business for future international growth.
2023
Progeny wins ‘Employer of the Year’ for the second time running at the Yorkshire Financial Awards 2023.
2023
Progeny becomes a certified B Corporation and part of a global community of businesses that are verified as meeting high standards of social and environmental impact.
2023
Progeny acquires the award-winning, Nottingham-based wealth manager, Fiscal Engineers.
2023
Progeny announces its acquisition of Carbon Financial Partners, a Chartered firm with a team of 45 staff across offices in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen and Perth.
2023
Progeny acquires Manchester-based Chartered Wealth Management, a team of 21 with a collective 170 years’ experience in providing financial help and advice.
2024