Aberdeenshire-based Acumen Financial Planning has promoted Keith Mackie to become its new group managing director.

He replaces well-known founder Sandy Robertson who will remain with the firm but who has stepped back to become group finance director.

Mr Robertson founded the firm in Westhill, Aberdeenshire, in 2002. Since foundation the firm has expanded across Scotland through a combination of acquisitions and organic growth.

Mr Mackie joined Acumen in 2004 and was appointed a director in 2014.

Mr Mackie said: “For 2025 and beyond, we remain focused on serving clients well. Our vision is to achieve careful sustainable growth through empowering our teams and making a meaningful and positive impact on our clients and their families.

“We have a remarkable story to tell as a successful business having its roots in Aberdeen and now established across Scotland and recognised nationally as one of the leading independent firms in the UK in our profession. All of which has been possible through serving our clients well over the years.”

Acumen Financial Planning provides independent financial advice on retirement planning, pensions, investments and estate planning to clients across the UK and currently manages £970m in funds. It is an Accredited and Chartered Financial Planning firm.

The firm is part of The Financial Planning Group, which also includes Acumen Employee Benefits, Medical & Dental, Enrich Tax Consultancy, SpringGen Advice and most recently, Family Wealth.

The group employs 87 people across Aberdeenshire, Edinburgh, Elgin, Glasgow and Peterhead.