Kendal-based wealth manager and IFA in business tie-up

The Kendal-based business tie-up sees FMB take on Meacock's 50 clients, amassed over 40 years working in the industry, to provide services to people across Cumbria and beyond. FMB was founded in 1987 by Les Beavis, and its leadership was passed onto Beavis' daughters after his death in 2008. Daughters Liz Beavis and Ruth Power now run the firm as managing director and director of business development respectively. "I knew Les very well and I have been very impressed with the magnificent job Liz and Ruth have done of taking the business forward," said Meacock.   He added: "It's very...