Financial planners mark continued growth with new hires and expanded office space
5th October 2026
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The firm has recently welcomed three new financial planners to the team, including Michael Hulse and Aidan Bennett, who joined earlier this month.

Michael brings nearly 25 years of experience in financial services and will be based in the Birmingham office.

Aidan, who has worked in the sector for nine years and became a planner in 2020, will support the firm’s continued growth across Manchester and the North of England.

Earlier this year, Colmore Partners also appointed Imran Kalam, who has already played an important role in strengthening the firm’s presence within the Birmingham business community.

Since joining, Imran has focused on building relationships with professionals across the region and has begun supporting new clients through the advice process.

The company has also strengthened its paraplanning team with the appointment of Oliver Giles.

At 21, Oliver has already built a strong foundation in the profession, having entered financial services through an apprenticeship before being named Financial Services Administrator Apprentice of the Year at the CII and PFS Apprenticeship Awards in 2025.

He has since successfully progressed into paraplanning and has now been with Colmore Partners for three months.

To support its next phase of growth, Colmore Partners has also acquired additional office space within its existing Colmore Row location.

The expanded space will provide more room for client meetings, collaboration and future recruitment as the business continues to scale.

The investment comes at a time when demand for financial advice remains strong, driven by ongoing economic uncertainty and a wider need for reassurance, planning and long-term guidance.

Managing director Richard Meek said: “We are incredibly proud of the progress we have made over the last five years and hope to continue that story of growth over the next five years while being very mindful of retaining the culture and client focus we have created.

“We have recruited some incredibly talented people in all roles, and I will enjoy watching them flourish and help grow our business over the forthcoming years.

“As an employee-owned business I am enjoying making decisions to develop what we do with a long-term focus rather than being driven by short term financial objectives.”

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