Aberdeenshire-based Financial Planning firm Acumen Financial Planning has added 17 new members of staff across its offices over the past year.

The team expansion includes Paraplanners, Financial Planners, a compliance monitoring assistant and a project co-ordinator.

The new joiners also include a Certified Financial Planner, Jackie Coyne, who arrived last August.

Some of the new staff joined the firm as part of its acquisition of Glasgow-based Loch Fyne Financial Management at the end of 2021.

Nicola Doohan, recruitment and development manager said: “The demand and development of our businesses have not stalled regardless of the challenges in the last couple of years. With everyone returning to the offices with our recent hybrid working policy in place, it is great to meet our new members of the team face-to-face and provide on-the-job support.

“Acumen is passionate about supporting routes into the industry and nurturing the next generation of talent. As part of this, we have been working closely with schools and universities across Scotland to provide career opportunities at all entry levels, with the opportunity to study and work towards relevant financial exams, dependent on their role.

"It’s fantastic to see this come to fruition with employment opportunities and we look forward to the bright future ahead for our new employees at all levels.”

Acumen has offices in Aberdeenshire, Edinburgh, Elgin, and Glasgow.

Acumen is part of the Financial Planning Group. The Financial Planning Group is also the parent company for Acumen Employee Benefits, SpringGen Advice, Medical & Dental Financial Planners, Enrich Tax Consutancy, and Loch Fyne Financial. It was established in 2017.