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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.…

Over-50s reveal money advice they would give to their younger selves

6th October 2025

Retirement may seem a long way off for many of us, but a recent survey from Aviva reveals some of the things that those closer to retirement - adults over…

Tanya and Graeme’s perfect scenario

16th September 2025

Clients Tanya and Graeme are no strangers to the world of finance, both having had long careers in banking and business. “We both worked at the Grey Street branch of…

Taxes, uncertainty, and long-term planning: what our clients are telling us

15th September 2025

In our latest client survey, we asked a snapshot of our clients how they feel about the Chancellor’s proposed tax changes, what they expect from the upcoming Autumn Budget, and…

Inheritance Tax – Upcoming Changes to Pensions

8th September 2025

In October 2024, the Chancellor announced the reform of Inheritance Tax (IHT) with the aim to ‘help deliver fairer treatment of inherited wealth’ How will this affect you? From 6…

Taxes, uncertainty, and long-term planning: what our clients are telling us

2nd September 2025

In our latest client survey, we asked how you feel about the Chancellor’s proposed tax changes, what you expect from the upcoming Autumn Budget, and how it all impacts your…

Celebrating our team: role progression for our leading ladies

2nd September 2025

At Active Chartered Financial Planners, we believe our people are what make us special. And right now, we’ve got a big reason to celebrate. Not only is 2025 our 25th…

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.…