BHP Financial Planning has expanded its team with the appointment of Tom La Dell as a private client financial planner in the firm’s York office.

Tom will provide a full range of financial advice to individuals covering retirement planning, investments, inheritance tax and life insurance. He brings more than ten years of experience to the firm after previously working as a self-employed financial advisor as well as spending two years at a Leeds-based financial planning company.

Mr La Dell said: “BHP Financial Planning works with a varied client base that includes everyone from those approaching retirement and planning for life after work, through to business owners and young entrepreneurs who are keen to build a nest-egg for the future.”

BHP Financial Planning managing director Joy Clegg said: “Demand for our services is continually growing due to an ageing population, increasing complexities surrounding investments and the number of people who are now recognising the benefits of planning for their retirement. Tom’s appointment will help us meet this increasing demand and he brings a wealth of experience to the role, so he has immediately become a very welcome addition to the team.”

YORK LED lighting specialist Novalux has appointed Chris Tremlett, a specialist in green energy installations, as project manager.

Chris was previously chief executive of the Green Deal Advice Service, which provided support to businesses and householders on eco friendly energy solutions.

David Emslie, director at Dunnington-based Novalux LED, said: "Chris brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in green energy, construction and building surveying.

"He will work closely with our customers to devise and implement the optimum LED lighting solution for their premises."