Passionate about helping you get more from your finances.
What we do
At Ardent we put you first. Our Chartered & Accredited Financial Planning statuses from the CISI demonstrate 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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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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Amelia Headley
Marketing & Business Administrator
Andy Tatterton
Senior Client Relationship Administrator
Chris Tordoff
Technical & Compliance Director
Daniel Sanderson
Financial Planner
Donna Skidmore
Client Experience Lead
Elain Hughes
Business Director
Gary O’Brien
Senior Chartered Financial Planner
Mark Fisher
Managing Director & Senior Chartered Financial Planner
Ruth Norman
Senior Chartered Financial Planner
Sarah Hall
Client Relationship Administrator
Sharon Chow
Client Relationship Administrator
Trish Newton
Business 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.
We asked our clients “What is the biggest single benefit you get from working with us?” Here are some of our favourite answers:
“Knowing someone has got my back."
"Trust, reassurance and peace of mind"
"Having someone I feel I can trust taking care of my financial investments"
“Peace of mind. We never have to worry about our finances. They are in very safe hands.”
“Confidence in that the staff at Ardent are honest, truthful, and have our best interest at heart.”
“Knowing there is someone patient and helpful on the end of the phone to talk me through financial queries.”
“Knowing my investments are in good hands and that I can discuss them with you at any time for advice and reassurance.”
“Peace of mind that someone professional is monitoring the performance of my pension and being there for advice when I need it.”