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Two of our team are FINALISTS in financial advice awards recognising industry trailblazers

The Financial Options Group is delighted to announce that two members of our team have been shortlisted...

Women in Advice: Determination and career excellence lead to impressive accomplishments

Our Operations Director Sarah Kendell receives a host of qualifications as she and Financial Planner Jenny Loftus are nominated for prest...

Market & Economic Update - 16th April 2020

On Thursday 16 April Christian Pepper and Charles Berry gave a comprehensive market and economic update. You can watch the replay below: ...

5 “need to know” highlights from our virtual investors

In this climate of uncertainty, punctuated by frequently bleak financial news, even the most unshakeable of investors is likely to feel a...

Your new #stayinghome action plan

No matter who we are, we are all coming to grips with a “new normal”. Our heroic NHS staff and key workers are keeping vital services in ...

As a business we have robust continuity plans in place

As a business we have robust continuity plans in place which include keeping a watchful eye on the latest government announcements, to en...

Remembering the best of 2019… and taking a look forward into 2020

We discuss the highlights of the past year – and what we anticipate in the year to come… From welcoming new team members to hosting our b...

Supporting Bury Cancer Support Centre this Christmas

Our Charitable Foundation is sponsoring two events at the centre… We are proud to sponsor two festive events taking place this Christmas ...

“Dress Down Friday” in support of Aplastic Anaemia Trust

We’re proud to be supporting the Aplastic Anaemia Trust as we enjoy casual Friday here at the Financial Options Group offices. The charit...

Equity release schemes: How tapping into your property’s value could benefit you in retirement

Equity release can offer a significant boost to your income. If your pension isn’t providing you with enough to achieve your lifestyle as...

The UK’s #1 Financial Adviser: We’re at the top of the Financial Times’ yearly list

Quilter Group, our national financial planning network, jumps up the rankings from sixth to first… WE HAVE quite the spring in our step t...

Employers, it’s time to start talking about financial wellbeing

From today through to 22nd November, it’s Talk Money Week. We’ll help you start a conversation with your team members about financial edu...

I’m running a family business – do I need a shareholders’ agreement?

Helping you when you’re faced with juggling the demands of the business with what’s best for your family… SUCCESSFUL family business owne...

A year of learning, growth and employee development

In the past 12 months, we’ve helped six aspiring financial advisers grow toward rewarding careers in the industry. And we’re not done yet...

Our gala fundraiser 2019: Proudly raising £32K in aid of SuperJosh

We’re delighted to announce that our recent gala dinner raised £32,000, nearly doubling the amount raised at last year’s event. The Finan...

Our Charitable Foundation...

We can’t believe it’s been a year since we began this journey.

Highlights from our Essential Estate Planning Seminar

Read on for key points from the free session on 28th March, which took place at The Village Hotel, Bury.

Announcing a free Estate Planning seminar on Thursday 28th March

The countdown is on… Just three weeks to go until we host Essential Estate Planning: Inheritance, Wills & Trusts. This FREE seminar cover...

Supporting Local Charities: Bury Gateway

Our Group Operations Director & Financial Adviser, Sarah Kendell, recently chose to spend her charity day volunteering with Bury Gateway....

The Bank of England raised UK interest rates last week. How will this affect your mortgage?

The Bank of England has raised the interest rate to 0.75% – the highest level since March 2009 – in a move that will create shockwaves fo...

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