Few independent financial advisers (IFAs) in the UK have a pedigree that matches Lowes Financial Management. Originally established in Newcastle in 1971, we have an unrivalled history of giving independent financial advice to a wide range of people throughout the United Kingdom. Areas serviced: Newcastle & North Tynesidewww.lowes.co.ukHolmwood Ho/Clayton Rd, NE2 1TL

Established in 1984, BSIS has a proud tradition of serving commercial and private clients throughout the United Kingdom. We deliver a premier service on the provision of high quality independent advice, on all aspects of insurance. Clients of all sizes throughout the UK benefit from specialist knowledge on all aspects of insurance. Areas serviced: Newcastle & North Tynesidewww.bsis.co.uk30 Acorn Rd, NE2 2DJ

Versteeg Lister & Company Ltd are a family run firm of Independent Financial Advisors. Versteeg Lister & Company Ltd undertook a management buy out of Northern Rock Financial Services in December 1998. The management buy out was led by Roger Versteeg, Managing Director of Versteeg Lister & Company Ltd Areas serviced: Newcastle & North Tynesidewww.investorsfriend.co.uk2A Lambton Rd, NE2 4RX

Origen is the only place you can find the combined resources, skills and dynamic management vision of five highly successful advisory businesses - Advisory & Brokerage Services, Aurora Financial Group, Elliott Bayley, Momentum Financial Services and Wentworth Rose - each contributing their own distinct, market-leading specialisms. This makes Origen unique within the UK independent financial services and employee benefits market. Areas serviced: Newcastle & North Tynesidewww.origenfs.co.ukHadrian House/Higham Pl, NE1 8AF

Within the group we have an ?“Independent Financial Advising Firm?”, which allows us to advise on all areas a normal IFA would. However, we also have an ?“Independent Consultancy Firm?” which allows us the scope to broaden our service to areas not normally dealt with by IFAs. From mortgages to commercial finance, from life cover to overseas property, from tax planning to exit strategies, we make a positive contribution to our clients?’ life. Areas serviced: Newcastle & North Tynesidewww.hrcgroup.net34 St. Marys Green Whickham, NE16 4DN

The Cavanagh Group are a leading firm of Independent Financial Advisers with offices across the UK. The core of our philosophy and ethos has been on developing long term relationships with our clients by providing professional, impartial advice and investment management services to both private clients and businesses. Areas serviced: Newcastle & North Tynesidewww.cavanagh.co.ukCitygate/Floor 3 St. James Boulevard, NE1 4JE

NStar is an innovative investment and enterprise development company, working within the regional economic development agenda. We are helping build dynamic and self-sustaining economies by encouraging small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) to reach their full potential. We focus on achieving ?‘double bottom line?’ results, that is ensuring that our investment and support programmes achieve both financial returns for investors and sustainable regeneration returns for a region or city. Areas serviced: Newcastle & North Tynesidewww.nstarfinance.com1 St. James Gate, NE1 4AD

Professional Direct is a firm of Independent Financial Advisers and Pension Consultants. We specialise in wealth preservation through the generations for our many clients throughout the UK. The firm deals mainly with professional people, usually introduced to us by their Accountant or Solicitor. We provide expert, impartial advice on investments, pensions, life assurance and tax planning. Areas serviced: Newcastle & North Tynesidewww.prof-direct.co.ukSt. Thomas St, NE1 4LE