LONDON, [18 March 2026]: A new independent wealth management business Nine Edge Wealth has launched today with the acquisition of Edinburgh-based advice business RMS Limited, by former CEO of Aspira and Titan Wealth, Derek Miles and Kyle Augustin, who was previously CEO at Fintel IQ.
The team are joined by fellow founder, Jo Blake, who was also formerly at Titan Wealth, and renowned England Rugby World Cup winner Matthew Dawson, who will act as a Non-Executive Director.
Nine Edge Wealth has secured a start-up investment from B.P. Marsh and Partners PLC, extending a longstanding relationship between Nine Edge’s co-founder, Derek Miles and B.P. Marsh. As part of the investment, Oliver Bogue, Investment Director, will join the board as a Non-Executive Director.
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The Nine Edge Wealth team combines industry experience in wealth management and technology driven business models with a pedigree in team sports at senior and elite levels in rugby.
This firm will aim to be both client-first and technology-led, delivering jargon-free guidance focused on reducing friction in financial advice. Nine Edge will act as a partner in financial and lifestyle planning, helping their clients make confident decisions and achieve real outcomes.
Derek Miles was the founder of Aspira Corporate Solutions, a national advisory business with approximately £4bn of assets under advice prior to its sale to Titan Wealth Management in 2024. With over 25 years’ experience in the financial advice sector, his next chapter comes with the launch of Nine Edge Wealth.
Commenting on the announcement, he said: “We’re incredibly proud to be launching Nine Edge Wealth, bringing together a team of talented professionals united by shared values and a genuine desire to improve how financial planning is delivered.
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“The advice sector is ready for change, to modernise the client experience and improve outcomes, as well as create an environment where our people feel proud of the service they provide. That means removing jargon and reducing complexity while communicating clearly and in our clients’ language.
“Everything we do is focused on helping clients live the life they want, with Nine Edge Wealth as a trusted partner delivering better, more consistent outcomes. This is our opportunity to build a business that truly lives its values of client-first, technology-enabled, which is proud of its people.”
B.P. Marsh has acquired a 30% equity interest in the company and has provided a loan facility to support the Nine Edge growth strategy, £1.7m of which has been drawn down on completion.
Dan Topping, Chief Executive Officer of B.P. Marsh, said: “We are pleased to support the launch of Nine Edge Wealth and to be working with Derek again, given his strong track record in building and exiting a successful financial planning business.
“The investment is consistent with our strategy of backing experienced management teams at an early stage and supporting them as they build high-quality financial services businesses.”
For further information, visit https://www.nineedge.co.uk/