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.

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…