The chief executive of the IFP has paid tribute to five outgoing branch chairmen, hailing their "fantastic contribution".
The quintet handing the reins over for 2015 include London co-chair Claire Menni CFPCM and Manchester chair Steve Martin CFPCM.
Chester and North Wales chairman John Fachiri CFPCM, South West chairman Pete Matthew CFPCM and Kent and Sussex chairman Lance Baron CFPCM are all stepping down.
All IFP branch chairmen are appointed initially for a two-year term, after which they can seek re-election or stand down.
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Sue Whitbread, communications director for the IFP, said: "As 2014 comes to a close, we say a very big thank you to the five CFPCM Professionals who have given a huge amount back to the IFP and the Financial Planning profession through their roles as IFP branch chairmen."
In Manchester Chris Weetman CFPCM takes over, while Quentin McCormick CFP becomes new chairman of Chester and North Wales.
The South West's head role goes to Martin Ruskin CFPCM and Ian Painter takes charge of Kent and Sussex.
At London branch, co-chairman Abraham Okusanya CFPCM remains in place, with new co-chair Farida Hassanali.
IFP chief executive Steve Gazzard CFPCM said: "Our branch chairmen put in a huge amount of time and effort to support the development of the Financial Planning community in 23 branches across the UK.
"To Claire, John, Steve, Pete and Lance, on behalf of everyone at the IFP, I thank you all for the fantastic contribution that each of you has made to the development of our profession.
"We really appreciate the time, effort and commitment you've so generously given to us over the past few years. You've set the bar very high so our new chairmen will have a lot to live up to."

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