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An exciting, fresh new look for Active

24th October 2018

As many of you will know, Active is always striving to be at the forefront of our industry in the region. We have always focused on ‘Quality’ over ‘Quantity’, and…

Executive Support Manager Rachel encouraged by Active ethos to continue studies

25th September 2018

Here at Active Chartered Financial Planners we are celebrating once again after another member of the team gained a new qualification. Executive Support Manager Rachel McCulloch has been awarded a…

Active ladies reach national awards final

4th September 2018

Active Chartered Financial Planners are celebrating the success of two team members who have reached the finals of a prestigious industry awards ceremony. Liza Pontone and Emma Cherrington (nee Richardson)…

Bank of England Base Rate is on the rise, so what’s the logic behind it?

12th August 2018

With Chartered Financial Planner, Andrew Gilmore. In March 2009, the Bank of England reduced the base interest rate to 0.5%, the lowest rate in nearly 300 years. We saw a…

Lifting the trophy – more exams success!

30th July 2018

Active Chartered Financial Planners are celebrating after a number of the team gained new qualifications, with one person achieving the highly coveted Chartered status. The firm, which was named North…

Setting my sights high by tackling Mt Kilimanjaro for the second time!

17th July 2018

In just 4 weeks’ time (15th August),  I’m aiming to reconquer Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania - despite vowing never to return! Having suffered severe altitude sickness on a previous fundraising…

We’re on the ball – Active celebrates yet another record year!

16th July 2018

We are thrilled to have delivered strong results for the financial year ending March 2018. Highlights of the year-end report include: An increase in the total turnover of over 7%…

Setting the sights high – Karl Pemberton to tackle Mount Kilimanjaro for the second time for MIND and GEM Appeal

16th July 2018

In just 4 weeks’ time (15th August),  Karl Pemberton (Active Chartered Financial Planners) MD is aiming to reconquer Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania - despite vowing never to return! Having suffered…

Three years on from Pension Freedoms…. What do we know?

16th July 2018

Back in 2015 when pension freedom reforms were introduced, there were predictions that people would use their entire retirement pot and we would have a spate of ‘Lamborghini’ pensioners.  We…

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.

25 years is a long time for fashion, phones and finance

28th January 2025

In 2000, Britney Spears was topping the charts with Oops! ... I Did It Again, the Nokia 3310 was the ultimate status symbol, and the world could finally stop worrying…

Mychael’s 3 lessons for success

27th January 2025

“Between the ages of 45 and 55, I learned three things about life” says Mychael, a client of Active Chartered Financial Planners. “Right now, I live in a nice house…

Client survey results: we asked your views, heard the message, and shared the concerns

17th December 2024

Here at Active Chartered Financial Planners we pride ourselves on listening to our clients and recognising any concerns they have. That’s why, following Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ recent Budget, we conducted…