North East financial advisory firm, Lowes Financial Management, has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Andy Gardiner as its first associate director.

North East financial advisory firm, Lowes Financial Management, has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Andy Gardiner as its first associate director.

He has worked at Lowes for over 16 years and, previous to this role, was a chartered financial planner and fellow of the Personal Finance Society.

Gardiner will continue to have a client-facing role but will also have a focus on developing new, improved strategies to further grow and enhance the business.