About Glimzer
Glimzer builds software that helps UK financial advice firms operate more efficiently while meeting regulatory expectations.
We focus on clarity, reliability, and compliance by design. Not shortcuts. Not workarounds.
Why we exist
UK financial advice firms operate in a uniquely demanding environment. FCA regulation requires careful documentation and clear audit trails. Client expectations continue to rise.
We saw firms forced to choose between systems that were either too basic to support compliance, or so complex they slowed teams down.
Glimzer exists to close that gap. Our goal is simple: help advice firms spend less time on admin, and more time serving clients, with compliance embedded into everyday work.
Our background and approach
The Glimzer team has experience working in regulated environments and building production-grade software for complex operational use cases.
We approach product design with a clear understanding of:
- Regulatory scrutiny and audit expectations
- The importance of data integrity and traceability
- The realities of how advice firms actually operate day to day
That perspective shapes every decision we make. We prioritise clear workflows, consistent data, and systems that stand up to review, not just demos.
We're deliberate about what we build and what we don't. The aim is dependable infrastructure, not feature overload.
Who Glimzer is for
Glimzer is designed specifically for UK financial advice firms, including:
- Financial advisers, paraplanners, and financial planning firms
- Compliance officers and practice managers
- Firm principals seeking clearer operational oversight
- Growing firms looking to scale processes without increasing risk
Our approach to security and compliance
Client data is sensitive, and we treat it accordingly. Security and compliance are not add-ons or marketing claims. They are built into how Glimzer is designed and operated.
We use industry-standard encryption, host data in UK data centres, and maintain clear audit trails across key workflows. The platform is designed to help firms demonstrate compliance as part of normal operations, rather than reconstructing evidence later.
We aim to be transparent about our practices and are always open to detailed conversations about data handling, security, and controls.
Want to learn more?
If you'd like to understand how Glimzer works, or whether it's a good fit for your firm, we're happy to talk.