Newcastle Financial Advisers has appointed Kerry Rothwell as performance and development partner.
She arrives with 25 years of experience in the financial services sector, previously holding the position of head of business practice at Fairstone Financial Management Limited.
Her new role at Newcastle Financial Advisers will include supporting the professional progress of the advising team and ensuring colleagues are leveraging technology to maximise efficiency and minimise risk exposure.
Newcastle Building Society introduces clients to Newcastle Financial Advisers, who provide accessible advice on investment, retirement, inheritance tax planning and protection advice through the society’s network of branches across the North East, Cumbria and North Yorkshire, with a branch in Hexham.
Ms Rothwell said: "Ensuring that we make high quality financial advice as accessible as possible to everyone is a top priority for Newcastle Building Society."
Iain Lightfoot, managing director of Newcastle Financial Advisers, stated: "Kerry’s appointment brings a valuable set of knowledge, skills and experience to the Newcastle Financial Advisers team."
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