Chartered trio launch Manchester-based financial planning firm

Jenna Brown
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Three Chartered financial planners have joined forces to launch a new independent business called Sylvan Financial Management.

The three directors, Jane Patrick, Ed Painter and Adrian Edwards, will run the Cheadle-based financial planning firm and offer their services across the country on all aspects of advice, including pensions, investments, estate planning and tax mitigation. It will be part of the Sense network. The trio previously worked together during the course of their careers and believe their independence is a "competitive advantage". Painter said: "Two key factors when choosing a financial adviser are trust and independence.  "The three of us have all been successful in building strong relatio...

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