National adviser financial adviser Continuum has recruited ex-Paraplanner James Barber as a new Chartered Financial Planner for its St Albans office.

St Albans Chartered Financial Planner firm Lumin Wealth has acquired Dorset-based mortgage adviser Davidson Deem for an undisclosed amount.

The acquisitive St Albans-based Chartered Financial Planner Lumin Wealth has acquired South East financial adviser Ashridge Financial Management – its third takeover in two years.