Leeds asset manager hires adviser to launch financial planning arm

Aims to double client base

Tom Ellis
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Leeds-based asset management firm Leodis Wealth has hired financial adviser Charlotte Kelso to lead a new financial planning operation for the firm.

Kelso, who has 23 years' experience in financial services and most recently worked as an IFA at a small firm, has joined the asset manager as an associate director to run the new financial planning arm.  The firm said it would offer an "holistic" financial planning service. It currently has 360 active clients and will look to double that number with the launch of its advice service. Its turnover in 2018 was £1.25m. Leodis Wealth CEO Simon Cocking said:  "This is an exciting time for Leodis Wealth as we continue to grow and develop the services we offer our clients and business partner...

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