Local Team SponsorshipsJuly 5, 2022Longridge Local Team Sponsorships Andrew Barr, Wealth Manager at the Ribble Valley branch, reflects on some of our most recent sponsorships and why investing in local sports teams is so important to us and our community: “We’re always looking for ways to help our local community and the idea of sponsoring grass roots football is always appealing as it provides so many benefits to young people. From learning to work together to staying active, competitive sports teach children valuable lessons that they’ll carry with them throughout life.” “A number of our employees are avid football and cricket fans, so we’ll be watching the teams with great interest to follow their progress”. Continue Reading
‘SOS Kit Aid’ Golf DayJune 24, 2022SOS Kit Aid Golf Events Get Off the Ground with Support from Halbro Sportswear Raymond James supported the ‘SOS Kit Aid’ golf day on June 23rd at Staining lodge golf club. SOS kit aid is a fantastic charity that distributes second-hand and unused rugby kits to disadvantaged youngsters across the globe. These donations have benefitted over 350,000 young people thus far. Thanks go to regional director Andy Thompson for the fine work he and wife Kathryn do for the charity and for a great day. Should anyone be interested in helping ‘SOS Kit Aid’ please get in touch with your adviser and we will point you in the right direction. Click the address to find out more: https://www.soskitaid.com/latestnews/first-halbro-sponsored-sos-kit-aid-golf-event-is-a-great-success/ . The Raymond James team of Paul Gavaghan, Tony Brown, Jason Keogh and Dan Glover were victorious with 95 Stableford points and were presented their prize by Rugby hall of famer, Gill Burns MBE Continue Reading
Why It Helps To Speak With An ExpertJune 17, 2022Help! We all need it now and again. Our loved ones are usually the first we turn to for advice, but should they be the first port of call for financial guidance? The experts at Raymond James explain Continue Reading
Five Months Into The YearMay 31, 2022Every year is different from what you expect, and that is particularly true in financial markets. It is easier to say over the first five months of 2022 which investment areas have lost you money, especially if you also factor in the enhanced inflationary backdrop. There will always be some element of volatility in financial market investment, but it still plays the most essential role in any pension fund portfolio or medium-term financial target. What really matters is maintaining confidence during times of uncertainty. Continue Reading
Challenges and Opportunities in MayMay 4, 2022Whilst the spring weather continues to warm, plenty of financial sector issues continue to worry global investors across both equity and bond markets. Meanwhile heightened inflation levels continued to impact bank account balances, and the war in Ukraine has led to many tragedies along with heightened geopolitical, commodity and supply concerns. Continue Reading
Matt Robinson: West Lancs Sprint TriathlonApril 24, 2022West Lancs Sprint Triathlon was great fun and the perfect introduction to triathlons. I’d recommend it to anyone who fancies having a go. Luckily, I was sat next to a veteran Iron Man athlete on the poolside pre-race, who talked me through his strategy, which calmed my nerves and set me up for a successful day. My swim was composed, my cycle felt good… then the run was absolute murder! I completed it in 1h 5m 02s, placing 42nd out of 481 finishers, which I’ll take for my first go-out! I’m looking forward to the next one… Continue Reading
Dan’s 15,000 Tandem SkydiveApril 8, 2022Dan's 15,000 Tandem Skydive Back in March, my brother and I completed a 15,000ft tandem skydive at Black Knights Parachute Centre. The whole crazy idea came from a wild joke, mentioned at the dinner table for my brother’s birthday and concluded with us both throwing ourselves out of a plane. The entire experience was adrenaline-packed, from getting onto the plane to the first look down at the edge, it was by far the most extreme activity I’ve completed to date. However, the sky was clear, and the day was warm, and I’d recommend it to anyone who fancies the experience. Continue Reading