File Checking

Helping networks effectively manage suitability and risk through File Checking

Helping you spot issues, reduce risk, and protect your network’s reputation

What this can look like

We’ve helped networks maintain oversight of client outcomes in all kinds of ways:

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Monthly file reviews assessing the suitability of advice against the network’s internal advice policy
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Thematic reviews of known advice issues or risks, including vulnerable clients and ongoing advice delivery
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Check-the-checker reviews of internal case checking teams
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Live case support proactively helping advisers design advice and evidence suitability in advance of client interactions
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Back book reviews of potential acquisition targets to identify systematic advice risks, but also potential opportunities

Working with you

Assessing suitability at every step

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Reviewing flagged or high-risk files for good client outcomes
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Running ongoing or one-off quality checks across advisers or regions
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Supporting your internal compliance team with bandwidth and expertise
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Helping ensure advice files stand up to regulatory scrutiny
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Identifying themes or trends in advice to support wider governance

This service is used by compliance leads, heads of supervision, and network execs who want clear, consistent oversight and peace of mind that good client outcomes are being consistently delivered.

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Why it works

Case reviews shouldn’t feel like a box-ticking exercise. We focus on constructive, balanced feedback that strengthens advice quality while reducing risk. This helps networks and firms build consistency across their advice, protect clients, and demonstrate clear oversight to the regulator.

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Compliance Oversight

Specialist Consultants

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Dave Lardner

DipPFS

Adeptli Co-Founder

Dave helps advisers and networks turn complex technical and regulatory challenges into clear, practical solutions. With over 25 years of experience - including nearly two decades at a FTSE 100 firm - he’s the trusted partner you want when precision matters and the details can’t be missed.

Dave says...

 “We’re not here to trip advisers up. We want to help them get it right. Adeptli’s case reviewers share that mindset. It’s expert, constructive, and fair.”

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Common questions we help answer:

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Do our advice files stand up to scrutiny?

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How can we increase our file checking capacity?

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Where are the risks in our file review approach?

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How do we know our checking team is getting it right?

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Can we make it easier for advisers to engage with file reviews?

Ready to get clear and move forward?

Whether you need hands-on support or want to explore joining Adeptli as a consultant – we’re ready when you are.

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Need to know more

Frequently Asked Questions

Browse our FAQs to learn more about our support and services.

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Can you work alongside our existing case checking team?
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Do you specialise in certain advice types?
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Can we use you just for high-risk or complex files?