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Two new appointments to the board!

30th May 2023

As the firm's ongoing growth strategy, we are thrilled to have promoted two of our most experienced team members to associate directors. Andrew Gilmore, chartered financial planner, and Rachel McCulloch,…

The Active Ingredients: Jess Wilkinson

30th May 2023

Welcome to the latest edition of ‘Active Ingredients’ when each quarter we invite a member of our team to tell us a little about themselves; what brought them to Active,…

Retirement and the cost of living crisis

19th May 2023

"In the last 12 months we have seen a rise in enquiries from clients about whether they can afford to retire" says Andrew Gilmore, chartered financial planner. "With questions about…

Turning Point? A market update with Fraser Wilkinson of Quilter Cheviot

16th May 2023

Early this month, the Bank of England announced they were raising interest rates to 4.5%. This is a 45 fold increase in interest rates from the 0.1% rate 18 months…

The award winning Active!

15th May 2023

We are thrilled to have been named one of the 'Best Financial Advisers to Work For' in the recent Professional Adviser awards, which took place in London recently. The industry-wide,…

Recruitment levels rise as Tees Valley businesses experience increased revenue

11th April 2023

Tees Valley businesses are increasing their headcount, thanks to a rise in revenues across the region, according to our quarterley business survey. Active held our quarterly Tees Valley Business Index…

The Active Ingredients: Mark Dobing

27th March 2023

What brought you to Active?  I joined Yorkshire Bank as an Independent Financial Adviser in 2005 to gain experience in corporate financial planning and it was Paul Gibson who interviewed…

Enterprise, Education, Employment, Everywhere … all at once! (apparently!)

20th March 2023

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, presented the Spring Budget to Parliament last week. Although it feels like we’ve had endless Budgets in recent times, this Spring Budget is…

The Pension Gender Gap and Later Life Divorce

14th March 2023

Chartered Financial Planner, Liza Pontone is as an ambassador for ‘Insuring Women’s Futures’, a programme established by the CII (Chartered Insurance Institute) in collaboration with leading insurance professionals, businesses, policy…

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.

Divorcing when you’re over 50: getting the right advice

23rd July 2024

Sadly, nearly half of all marriages in the UK end in divorce. Therefore, if you haven’t been through a divorce yourself, you almost certainly know someone who has. However, what’s…

Team Active shine a light on mental health

11th June 2024

Friday 5th July brings one of our favourite charity events of the year – the Walk in to the Light. Now in to its 4th year, the event was the…

The importance of protection

23rd May 2024

As a financial adviser, one of my primary goals is to ensure that my clients are well-prepared for whatever life might throw at them. Read on or click here to…