Crystal ClearFinancial Advice

Our highly-coveted Chartered status means we work to standards matched by only a tiny proportion of financial planning firms.

What else makes us special
Chartered Status

Our Services

Retirement
Planning

Our Retirement Planning service is relevant to almost everyone, as state provision becomes less certain and we look to safeguard our futures and those of our children and grandchildren.

Investment
Planning

Advice you can trust. At Active, we know that the world of investment can be daunting; it’s difficult to know where to put your money or whose advice you can trust.

Later Life
Financial Planning

As we get older, our lifestyle and priorities change, and that is why planning ahead and making suitable arrangements is one of the keys to a happy and secure position laterin life.

Planning for
Your Business

We have worked with businesses long enough to know exactly what kind of challenges they face.

Protection
Planning

Our Protection Planning service gives you the peace of mind that comes from knowing your family will be properly protected if the worst happens.

Mortgage
Planning

At Active, we have been helping people and businesses to plan and secure the right mortgage for more than 30 years.

Active Spirit

“Having been a client of Active for many many years and have always been given great advice and direction. I am now looked after by Andrew. He has given excellent advice and service, continuing on the great work this company has always offered me. Always cheerful and helpful; a great asset to Active. I have no problem recommending him to other people.

Celebrating Excellence: Emma Cherrington recognised among the UK’s Top Chartered Financial Planners

3rd November 2025

As we continue our 25th year celebrations, we have another reason to celebrate as Chartered financial planner, Emma Cherrington has been recognised at the Personal Finance Society (PFS) annual Personal…

Speculation over pension tax fears driving premature withdrawals

3rd November 2025

As the Autumn budget grows nearer, reports circulate that Chancellor Rachel Reeves is preparing to cut the tax-free allowance. A recent survey from wealth manager, Rathbones has found that speculation…

Our call for Chancellor to rebuild confidence and stability after a difficult year for savers and small businesses

13th October 2025

MD, Karl Pemberton has written to Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of her November Budget, urging her to prioritise stability, fairness, and confidence in the wake of last year’s fiscal challenges.…