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 MSCI & Financial Planner

Ruth Norman

Senior Financial Planner & Chartered MCSI

Daniel Sanderson

Financial Planner

Elain Hughes

Business Director

Chris Tordoff

Technical & Compliance Director

Declan Coates

Client Relationship Manager

Andy Tatterton

Senior Client Relationship Administrator

Donna Skidmore

Client Relationship Administrator

Trish Newton

Business Administrator

Amelia Headley

Junior Client Relationship 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 believe we helped them achieve their financial goals
98 %
of clients were very satisfied that we understood their needs
98 %
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 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.”

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