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Armstrong Watson, a UK-based accountancy firm, has strengthened its financial planning team by appointing four new consultants across three offices and announcing two internal promotions.
The new hires include Charlotte Fletcher and Glyn Jenkinson in Leeds, Murray Greig in Glasgow, and Fiona Durham in Carlisle.
Fletcher and Jenkinson bring over 40 years of combined industry experience. Jenkinson advises commercial and corporate clients on business protection, focusing on key risks and solutions such as key person, shareholder, and partnership cover.
Fletcher, previously specialising in equity release at Age Partnership, will now provide advice across all areas of financial planning.
Fiona Durham joins Armstrong Watson in Carlisle after eight years with Mark Nield Wealth Management, a senior partner practice of St. James’s Place.
Based in Glasgow, Murray Greig will advise clients on all aspects of financial planning, with a particular focus on retirement.
These appointments build on the company’s growth in 2025, when it added four financial planning consultants and 12 advisory staff in Glasgow following the acquisition of Martin Aitken & Co.
With these additions, Armstrong Watson’s financial planning division now comprises more than 70 employees across the business.
In addition to the new hires, Armstrong Watson has promoted Martyn Pottage to the board of Armstrong Watson Financial Planning as financial planning director.
Marcus Dodds has also been promoted to regional financial planning manager.
The expanded team aims to support a broader client base in response to recent UK Government announcements, particularly those affecting pensions and inheritance tax.
Mark Frier, Operations and Commercial financial planning director at Armstrong Watson, said: “By growing our expertise and presence across key regions, Armstrong Watson Financial Planning can continue to provide tailored advice and support to individuals and businesses seeking financial security and long-term prosperity, delivering the best client experience.”
In June last year, Armstrong Watson secured an eight-figure funding package from HSBC UK.
"Armstrong Watson adds four planners and reshapes senior team" was originally published by International Accounting Bulletin, a GlobalData-owned brand.
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