About Us

Founded in 2002 as D&P Asset Management and rebranded in 2021 as Pilling Financial, we provide our clients with a holistic financial planning service that is truly independent. Superior client care is at the heart of everything we do.

Independent Financial Advice

The practice is headed by Andrew Pilling, an independent financial adviser (IFA) who brings over 32 years experience in financial planning. We are focused on our clients’ needs and dedicated to providing a customer service which is tailored to meet your individual needs.

Lifestyle Financial Planning

At Pilling Financial, we use our Lifestyle Financial Planning Model to create personalised financial plans aligned to your goals. We work alongside you to clarify what matters most, structure your assets efficiently and adapt your plan as your circumstances change.

Whether you’re approaching retirement and weighing up your pension options, building wealth earlier in your career, or investing surplus capital, we provide clear, independent financial advice tailored to your stage of life.

As an independent financial adviser, Pilling Financial offers trusted advice and ongoing asset management designed to help you make confident financial decisions now and for the future.

Asset Management for all

Pilling Financial can work with you on the following;

Independent Financial Advice in Morpeth, Northumberland

We are proud to deliver high-quality, independent financial advice from our private offices in the Sanderson Arcade, Morpeth. Conveniently located in the heart of Northumberland, we work with clients across the North East and beyond.

You can meet us face to face at our Morpeth office, or we can work with you remotely, wherever you are.

We are proud of the comprehensive and professional service we provide to our clients. However, if you wish to make a complaint, please contact us. A summary of our internal complaints handling procedures for the reasonable and prompt handling of complaints is available on request and if you cannot settle your complaint with us, you may be entitled to refer it to the Financial Ombudsman Service at www.financial-ombudsman.org.uk or by contacting them on 0800 023 4567

Pilling Financial Ltd. Registered in England and Wales Number 5958862.
Pilling Financial Ltd. is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority under number 625337. Click here to view the FCA Register.

Visit The Financial Conduct Authority website for more information.

Please note: The advice and / or guidance contained within this site is subject to the UK regulatory regime and is therefore targeted at consumers based in the UK. The value of an investment and income from it can go down as well as up. Your capital is at risk.

Meet The Team

Andrew

Andrew is the Director of Pilling Financial, with over 32 years experience as an Independent Financial Adviser and 21 of those as a business owner.  Andrew’s success is largely due to client recommendations and relationships built on honesty, transparency and reliability. He often manages the finances of three generations of the same family.

He is married with two sons, aged 24 and 23. When he’s not working, Andrew enjoys spending time with family and playing golf with his lovely wife Caroline.

Andrew loves all sports, although more as a spectator than participant nowadays.

Lyndsey

Lyndsey is the Office Manager at Pilling Financial and has worked here for over 20 years. Her role involves making sure all the client’s recommendations are actioned and put in place in a timely manner. She helps collate management Information for the FCA and manages the client portal, which enables clients to view their Investments.

Outside of work, Lyndsey is very passionate about helping people deal with medical hair loss, running her own business as a wig supplier to the NHS. This is something very close to Lyndsey’s heart.

She loves spending time with her family and gorgeous boxer dog Bella. On weekends, she enjoys nothing more than relaxing in her hot tub or visiting the caravan in Amble.

Teri

Teri is our Senior Paraplanner and has been with Pilling Financial for over seven years. She holds the level 6 Advanced Financial Planning Diploma with the CISI.

Teri has worked in financial services for over 20 years and enjoys being the bridge between advisers’ technical recommendations and clients’ understanding. Teri loves turning complex financial data into clear, actionable plans that help give people confidence in their future.

Outside of work, she enjoys exploring the beautiful Northumberland countryside and coast with her husband and eight-year-old son.

Joanne

Joanne has been working as a PA to Andrew for almost four years. Passionate about making every visitor feel valued from the moment they walk through the door, she combines strong organisational skills with a friendly, approachable manner. Whether managing calls, coordinating meetings, or assisting colleagues, Joanne takes pride in keeping operations running smoothly.

As Andrew’s dedicated Personal Assistant, she thrives on making his working life easier. From managing his busy schedules to coordinating last-minute travel changes, she brings calm, organisation, and a proactive mindset to every task.

Mum to a 26-year-old son and three rescue cats, Joanne is a huge animal lover who often rescues and rehabilitates injured wildlife. A big sports fan, Joanne can be found watching most sports from football to darts, but her real passions are motorbike racing, cycling and rugby.

For help in planning a more secure future, get in touch with us today.