CHELTENHAM’S LOUISE OLIVER WINS FINANCIAL ADVISER OF THE YEAR

The director of Cheltenham based financial planning company Piercefield Oliver, Louise Oliver, who is also UK President of the British Association of Women Entrepreneurs, has won Financial Adviser of the Year South West, at the 2019 Women in Financial Advice Awards.

These awards celebrate the achievements of women working within the financial advice community as well as the broader financial services sector.

Louise said: “There are not enough women in financial services and I work extremely hard to encourage and inspire not only females, but teenagers and Brunsdon Financial, the Gloucester-based financial services group, has bought the employee benefits division of investment management company Brooks Macdonald, which has offices across the UK.

Fast-growing companies generate thousands of jobs

The top 50 fastest growing companies in Birmingham and Solihull created more than 2,600 jobs last year, generating an extra £950 million of combined turnover, according to a new report.

The annual Birmingham and Solihull Growth Report, published by accountancy and business advisory firm BDO, saw Sutton Coldfield-based Dignity Funerals top a table of business growth over a three-year period.

Purplebricks and Gymshark also made it into the top 10, alongside pub company Hawthorn Leisure and more. graduates to learn about and consider career paths in this sector.

“We have a great team at Piercefield Oliver and it is with their support that I have been able to achieve this accolade.”

Louise recently spoke to more than 170 students at Cheltenham College on how to manage their money.

Assistant head of the Upper College at Cheltenham College, Claire Rowland said: “Louise is truly inspirational to our students, not only teaching and guiding them about a career in finance but providing encouragement and motivation especially to our female students. She is a great role model.”

Brunsdon Financial expands services and offices

its presence in Leeds, Bristol and Wales. This acquisition signals a major expansion in Brunsdon’s operations.

Swindon legal company opens Witney office

Swindon-based Francis George Solicitor-Advocate has opened a new office in Witney.

The Witney office will help meet the demand for the firm’s services in nearby Oxford and the surrounding Cotswolds.

Managing Director, Francis George, said: “I’m delighted to announce the opening of our new office in Witney. I believe the expansion will help to better serve the needs of existing and new clients in and around the Oxford area.”

Brunsdon Financial has also opened a Central London office and is developing

Operations Director Sebastian Merritt said: “This acquisition will add numerous corporate clients to our already substantial client base.”