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Pearson Jones to become 1825’s new North East hub

Bishop Auckland-based Pearson Jones has become part of ‘1825’, as the business acquired by Standard Life enters a new chapter.

Standard Life revealed it would build a wholly-owned, UK-wide, financial planning business; Pearson Jones, who announced they were to be acquired by Standard Life in February, will be the North East Hub for the business.

1825 references the year Standard Life was founded and invokes its heritage as one of the UK’s oldest financial services brands.

The team will help clients define their priorities and meet their needs through a comprehensive financial planning service including advice on protection, trusts, tax, wealth management and retirement planning as well as day-to-day cash and borrowing.

Tim Johnson, Managing Director of 1825 North East, who was formerly Managing Director of Pearson Jones said: “Unprecedented changes in the market mean that more than ever, people need quality financial planning and advice from skilled professionals.

“By becoming part of 1825, our expertise is backed by a leading investments savings business with experience and longevity and we are more able to meet this growing need.”

Steve Murray, 1825 CEO, said: “Since Standard Life was founded in 1825, our business has changed over time to meet customers’ needs. Our brand has been a constant - a promise and expectation of quality for our clients and customers. Building on our 190 year heritage while signposting our new planning services, we’re introducing 1825 as the brand name of our financial planning business.”

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