Armstrong Watson adds four planners and reshapes senior team

Core Insights - Armstrong Watson, a UK-based accountancy practice, has expanded its financial planning team by appointing four new consultants and promoting two internal staff members [1][4] Group 1: New Appointments - The new recruits include Charlotte Fletcher and Glyn Jenkinson in Leeds, Murray Greig in Glasgow, and Fiona Durham in Carlisle [1] - Fletcher and Jenkinson collectively bring over 40 years of industry experience, with Jenkinson focusing on business protection and Fletcher advising on all aspects of financial planning [2] - Durham joins from Mark Nield Wealth Management, while Greig will focus on retirement planning from the Glasgow office [3] Group 2: Internal Promotions - Martyn Pottage has been promoted to financial planning director on the board of Armstrong Watson Financial Planning [4] - Marcus Dodds has been promoted to regional financial planning manager [4] Group 3: Business Growth and Strategy - The financial planning division now has over 70 employees, reflecting the company's growth strategy [4] - The expansion aims to support a broader client base in response to recent UK Government announcements regarding pensions and inheritance tax [5] - Mark Frier, financial planning director, emphasized the importance of growing expertise and presence to provide tailored advice for financial security [6]