Passionate about helping you get more from your finances.

What we do

At Ardent we put you first. Our Chartered Financial Planning status demonstrates our commitment to delivering the highest possible standards, as we know this is the only way we’ll provide you with peace of mind.

Our proven track record in providing high quality advice in a professional, understandable and approachable way, helps you take control of your financial journey and achieve future aspirations – whatever they may be.

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Your journey

Meet the team

Based in the beautiful historic city of York, Ardent’s team is a professional yet friendly group who are highly qualified in their field. But away from work, they also have interesting lives and hobbies too, so click below to find out more about them.

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Gary O’Brien

Chartered Financial Planner and Director

Mark Fisher

Managing Director / Chartered Assoc. of LIBF & Financial Planner

Ruth Norman

Senior Financial Planner

Elain Hughes

Business Director

Chris Tordoff

Technical & Compliance Director

Declan Coates

Client Relationship Manager

Daniel Sanderson

Client Relationship Manager

Andy Tatterton

Client Relationship Administrator

Donna Skidmore

Client Relationship Administrator

Trish Newton

Business Administrator

Amelia Headley

Client Administrator

Jarvis

Barketing executive

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What our clients say

As a company, we strive to give clients excellence. But don’t take our word for it, listen to others who have already worked with us. Click on the following clients and listen to their experience of Ardent and the positive impacts it's had on their life.

100 %
of clients were very satisfied that we understood their needs
97 %
of clients believe we helped them achieve their financial goals
96 %
of clients would be happy to recommend us to others
Derek Thomas
Derek Thomas
Amanda Millett
Amanda Millett
Building for retirement
Hannah & Paul Butler
Hannah & Paul Butler
Conscientious investors
Jared Mallinson
Jared Mallinson
Conscientious investors
Nicki Mitchell
Nicki Mitchell
Divorcing clients
Peter Finlay
Peter Finlay
In retirement

We asked our clients “What is the biggest single benefit you get from working with us?” Here are some of our favourite answers:

“Knowing that I am receiving advice that is of a very high standard"

"Trust, reassurance and peace of mind"

"Having someone I feel I can trust taking care of my financial investments"

"Confidence and reassurance that the management of our investments are in very capable hands."

"The continued support, assistance and service, along with the knowledge and experience that you have gained over the years, which has helped in supporting the right decisions for me."

"Clarity regarding my financial position going forward, which has enabled me to retire earlier than I had thought possible."

"Knowing that I have a trusted, dependable, friendly person to discuss my financial affairs with outside of the family."

"Peace of mind that our investments are on track and if the markets change, you're there to help us navigate the ups and downs."