Sesame adds 181 advisers to network in H1
Sesame Network grew its adviser numbers by 181 in the first half of the year, now totalling 760 during a period of double-digit growth.
The network said this was the fastest pace of recruiting in recent years, bringing its total number of firms to 260. This represented a 25% and 10% year-on-year increase, respectively, with Sesame saying it had a strong pipeline of more firms looking to join the network.
The mortgage and protection network said that in the first six months of 2026, its lending volumes rose 32%, there was a 27% uplift in mortgage completions and a 28% increase in the number of protection policies written.
Toni Smith (pictured), director of Sesame Network, said: “At Sesame, we’re focused on giving advisers the support that genuinely makes a difference – freeing up more time to spend with their customers and helping them to start, run, grow and ultimately exit successful businesses.
“That’s resonating in the market. We’ve built strong momentum in recruitment and have a healthy pipeline of high-quality firms looking to join, drawn by a proposition that’s built around long-term partnership and practical support.”
She added: “We’re also seeing encouraging growth in protection, with more advisers recognising the value of those deeper client conversations and the real difference they can make to client outcomes.”
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The network has also utilised technology in its growth strategy, including the launch of its web-based platform OneView in April. The platform has been developed to bring essential tools, data and processes together in one place to improve efficiency.
Sesame will develop the in-house platform in the coming months to integrate oversight and compliance functions.
