Passionate about helping you get more from your finances.
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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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Proud of our accreditations
Chartered status is the profession’s gold standard of excellence and integrity; it is only achieved by a select number of firms who have met rigorous qualifying criteria.
We’re also delighted to be:
- A ‘Top Rated’ firm on VouchedFor
- New Model Adviser (NMA) Top 100 financial planning firm
- Cyber Essentials certified
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 Managing Director
Mark Fisher
Director & Financial Planner
Ruth Norman
Financial Planner
Chris Tordoff
Technical Manager
Andy Tatterton
Client Relationship Administrator
Daniel Sanderson
Client Relationship Administrator
Declan Coates
Client Relationship Administrator
Donna Skidmore
Client Relationship Administrator
Elain Hughes
Business Manager
Molly Ford-Powell
Client Administrator
Trish Newton
Business Administrator
Client stories
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.
