LRH Wealth Management, of Halifax, has expanded its pensions expertise with the acquisition of Financial Solutions (Investment and Retirement Options) Ltd, formerly of Cleckheaton.

The deal means that Financial Solutions director Peter Durkin has joined LRH as the firm’s in-house pensions specialist. His daughter, Gemma, who worked for him, joined LRH last year.

LRH Wealth Management director Keith Lyons said: “Peter joined LRH because he wanted to continue to offer his clients the close personal service his firm was known for but felt that proposed changes to the regulatory regime could have a major effect on this.

“Joining LRH has allowed Peter to concentrate on client matters rather than more mundane business tasks.

“Our wealth management team is designed to support clients, their families and future generations and the strengthening of the team enhances the provision and continuation of that support .”