Orchard Financial Management Joins Newcastle Financial Advisers to Expand Client Base

Newcastle Financial Advisers Limited, a subsidiary of Newcastle Building Society, has expanded its customer base following the acquisition of County Durham-based Orchard Financial Management. This acquisition will bring an additional 200 customers into Newcastle Financial Adviser's network, allowing them access to face-to-face financial advice through 32 branches in the North East, Cumbria, and North Yorkshire. Founded by Graeme Leigh in 1998, Orchard Financial Management will integrate into Newcastle Financial Advisers as both Graeme and his wife Michele retire. Graeme expressed his confidence in Newcastle Financial Advisers as the right partner for maintaining the trust and care of his clients. Iain Lightfoot, managing director of Newcastle Financial Advisers, highlighted the alignment in customer-centric values between the two firms, ensuring a seamless transition for Orchard's clients.