Essex-based network Ingard offers a network support for ARs and services for DA brokers.

Nikki Haworth, sales and marketing director of Ingard, said: “The services SMS offers will enhance the ability of our members to make client advice decisions from the widest range of products and services.”

Ian Balfour, chief executive of SMS, said: “Ingard demonstrates a philosophy to its business that is in tune with the needs of intermediaries regardless of their regulatory status. We look forward to adding value to the Ingard proposition.”