Derbyshire-based Financial Planning firm Belmayne has added two new experienced Planners to increase the size of its Financial Planning team to nine.

John Lomax and Andrew Boulton have joined the Dronfield-based firm from rivals.

John Lomax has joined from Retford-based Octagon Financial Services and previously worked for Regency Financial Planning, a St James’s Place Wealth practice.

He joined the financial services sector in 2001 and became an independent Financial Planner 16 years ago.

Andrew Boulton joins from St James’s Place Wealth where he was a Financial Planner. He previously worked in the technology sector for 20 years as a data and solutions architect.

Martin Birch, Belmayne partner, said: “Our core philosophy is to put clients at the centre of everything we do and both John and Andy have a fantastic track record of providing holistic services that benefit entire families.

“I have no doubt their energy and enthusiasm will be a great boost to our friendly team and I look forward to working with them closely.”

Belmayne was established in 2004 and aims to deliver a "fair, transparent proposition" to clients.

The firm is a member of LinkedIn lobbying group Financial Planners United.