The Right DA Club reported strong growth in the first half of 2025, with compliance membership up by close to 40% year-on-year.
Income from services was up 57% in June 2025 compared to the same month last year.
Year-to-date income increased by over 55%, with commission club income 85% higher year-on-year to June.
The club continued to support directly authorised (DA) firms with compliance and helped more advisory firms go directly authorised.
Its Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) application support service offered end-to-end guidance, covering business planning, regulatory documentation, application drafting and interview preparation.
Firms got a structured onboarding programme once authorised.
Members had access to extra tools and resources, including technology discounts, compliance templates, regulatory updates, commission reconciliation support and professional indemnity insurance referrals.
Additionally, the club added new webinars in the first half of 2025, covering anti-money laundering, FCA expectations under Consumer Duty, guidance on compliant advice, and practical sessions on documentation, record-keeping and complaints handling.
Chelsea Kiefert (pictured), head of The Right DA Club, said: “This year has seen significant momentum behind The Right DA Club, and we’re proud to be working with an increasing number of firms who value our specialist support.
“Whether they’re already DA or just starting their journey, we’re here to help firms build compliant, sustainable advice businesses.
“We’ve invested in new educational content, expanded our services, and welcomed more firms into the club.”
Kiefert added: “With strong results in the first half of 2025, we’re looking forward to an even more ambitious and fruitful second half of the year.”
