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Careers in finance: we will always find a place for great people!

4th October 2022

Director Paul Gibson and Chartered Financial Planner Andrew Gilmore discuss the benefits of a career in finance How did you begin your career in finance? PG: At 14 I spent…

Tees Valley businesses optimistic for the future despite nationwide economic turmoil

3rd October 2022

Businesses in Tees Valley are feeling optimistic about the future but still view inflation as a significant challenge according to a our recent business survey. We launched the quarterly Tees…

Active’s Rachel and Laura join the ‘Big Sleepout’

3rd October 2022

Team Active is no stranger to sleeping out for The Teesside Charity as directors Karl Pemberton and Paul Gibson took part in the big sleep out a few years ago,…

Technology and financial planning

12th September 2022

Technology has revolutionised the way we live and work. Things are no different in the world of financial planning. Not long ago, engaging a financial adviser was a different experience.…

Could you be our next Client Support Officer?

30th August 2022

Due to our ongoing growth & development, we are looking for an exceptional client support officer to join our award winning team. Job specification: Supporting the day to day needs…

Are you a Trustee? You must register your trust by 1st September 2022

15th August 2022

Important changes mean that all trusts must be registered with HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) via their Trust Registration Service by Thursday 1st September 2022. The Trust Registration Service, or TRS…

The Active ladies raise over £1000 for charity!

25th July 2022

They did it! The Active ladies walked 'in to the light' for The Teesside Charity and raised £1050 in the process! Beginning the long walk just after midnight on Sunday…

The Active Ingredients: Liza Pontone

25th July 2022

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,…

Where there’s a (pension) will…..

21st June 2022

What is a pension will and why do you need one? Recent research from pensions provider, Canada Life reveals three quarters of UK adults have never completed a ‘pension will’.…

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.

72% of over 65s do not have Power of Attorney, study finds

22nd October 2024

Advances in health care, and improvements in living and working conditions mean that life expectancy has improved over the last 40 years. However, there may come a time when you…

Welcoming two new appointments due to our continued success

7th October 2024

We are thrilled to welcome two new key appointments due to our continued success. Leanne Rogers, from Middlesbrough joins the team with three years’ financial planning experience, applying the attention…

Client survey results: confidence takes a hit, but retirement remains top concern

12th September 2024

Our regular client survey is a really useful tool to give us a clearer picture of how people are feeling about their financial future, and the challenges and priorities they’re…