Year-on-year income climbs amid expanded support for directly authorised firms
The Right DA Club posted significant year-on-year growth in the first half of 2025, driven by rising demand for compliance membership and a spike in advisory firms seeking support to become directly authorised.
Compliance membership increased nearly 40% compared to the same period last year. The club also reported a 57% jump in income from compliance and related services in June 2025 versus June 2024.
Overall year-to-date revenue is up more than 55%, with commission club income climbing 85% year-on-year through June.
The Right DA Club continues to offer regulatory support to directly authorised (DA) firms while expanding its services for firms working toward authorisation. Its tailored FCA Application Support programme offers step-by-step assistance, covering areas such as business planning, documentation, drafting, and interview preparation. Authorised firms also enter a structured onboarding process designed to help ensure immediate compliance.
Additional member services include discounted technology tools, regulatory updates, templates, commission reconciliation support, and access to professional indemnity insurance referrals.
The club has broadened its educational resources in 2025, delivering a new webinar series covering anti-money laundering duties, Consumer Duty expectations, advice process compliance, and operational best practices. It also held Coffee Mornings to encourage networking and knowledge sharing among member firms.
“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,” said Chelsea Kiefert (pictured), head of The Right DA Club. “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. 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.”
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