Adviser Firm of the Year 2026 – Scotland & Northern Ireland
Post in News on 23 March 2026
We are delighted to share that Mearns & Company has been named Adviser Firm of the Year – Scotland & Northern Ireland at the Professional Adviser Awards 2026, held on 18th March in London.
The Professional Adviser Awards celebrate excellence in financial advice and related services. They recognise outstanding firms and individuals across areas such as client service, adviser support, investment innovation, and technology. Each year, almost 300 advisers, firms, and providers are considered, with the awards bringing the industry together to celebrate high standards, innovation, and the achievements of the past 12 months.
We are incredibly proud to have been selected as the winner in our category – Adviser Firm of the Year 2026 – Scotland & Northern Ireland.
What the judges said
The judging panel highlighted the strength of our culture, our people, and our commitment to outstanding client outcomes. One judge noted that Mearns & Company:
“demonstrates outstanding alignment between culture, process, and client outcomes, underpinned by Platinum Investors in People status and exceptional client satisfaction metrics.”
They also praised our governance and our ongoing focus on developing our people:
“Their clear governance, people development, and commitment to continuous improvement are impressive.”
The judges further commended our exceptional client Net Promoter Score (NPS) and recognised our work on talent development, inclusive leadership, and external engagement.
For us, this award is especially meaningful because it reflects the things we care about most:
- delivering excellent outcomes for clients
- building a supportive and inclusive workplace
- continually improving our services and ourselves
- investing in our people and helping our community
As a privately owned, independent firm, it’s an honour to be recognised for the standards we set and the consistency with which we live our values.
We would like to extend a big thank you to our clients for your trust, to our colleagues for your commitment and expertise, and to the judging panel for recognising the work we do every day.
We look forward to continuing to raise the bar.
