Sanlam Private Wealth has opened a new office in Teesdale, Stockton on Tees to increase its presence and investment in the North of England.
The new North East office will offer a range of services including investment management, stockbroking to financial planning, retirement and tax planning services for clients, according to The Journal.
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The new office, which marks as Sanlam’s second office in the North East, will be headed by Jonty Warneken and will include six investment and wealth experts, in addition to two support staff and a business development manager.
Warneken will also be responsible for managing development of the business.
Sanlam Private Wealth already has offices in Newcastle, Harrogate and Kirkby Lonsdale.
Craig Massey CEO of Sanlam Private Wealth said: "Whilst we have a strong presence in the North generally, the opening of our business here fills a geographic gap, bringing investment to the area and more choice and experience to an important market.
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By GlobalData"The recruitment of talented investment and wealth professionals is a key element in this process, providing a superior service for our clients as well as being a driver of our growth both nationally and internationally," he added.
Warneken said: "Clients are increasingly demanding an integrated wealth management service, provided by local experts, who understand the specific needs of both the professional and local community. This office will provide a highly personalised service, offering not just investment management but help and guidance through a whole range of financial milestones for those who need it."
