About us

We deliver financial planning and wealth management strategies for clients across East Anglia and the UK.

Trusted, independent advice

When it comes to your finances, the best solutions are tailor-made. Here at Gibbs Denley, we specialise in creating bespoke financial strategies that enable you to achieve your long-term goals in a way that suits your circumstances.

For more than 30 years we have been committed to providing exceptional customer service and nurturing long-term relationships.

Our experience in
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650M+

Assets under management
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7

Chartered team members
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102

Professional Qualifications
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We are proud to hold Chartered status as a firm. This status is an objective mark of professional standing among all professions, and is awarded to firms who can demonstrate commitment to developing knowledge, enhancing capability and maintaining ethical standards.

Our Values

Trust

The trust you place in us is everything. We work hard to earn and maintain it through our quality advice and the high level of client service we deliver.

Stability

We maintain a consistency in our service, so that you always feel confident there's someone at the end of the phone should you need us.

People

Our people are the key to our success. We employ the highest calibre of staff and nurture them through professional development and positive culture.

Ethics

We strive to do social and environmental good. We take actionable steps towards making this an inherent part of our business.

Professionalism

We're committed to the knowledge and capability of our team and ensuring they have the very best skills and qualifications to serve you.

Empowerment

We aim to empower both our clients and our people through knowledge, enabling them to make well-informed financial decisions for the future.

Part of the Gibbs Denley Group

Gibbs Denley Financial Planning is part of the Gibbs Denley Group. With a rich history involving many successful acquisitions, the Group oversees three companies within our family: Financial Planning, Investment Management and Pension Trustees.

Our History

Gibbs Denley is established

Mark Denley and Derek Gibbs founded what would eventually become the Gibbs Denley Group in 1990.

Today, Mark is the Chairman of the Gibbs Denley Group and its associated companies, having led the business for more than 30 years.

Bury St Edmunds office opens

The purchase and incorporation of the Ling Cook Group in 2006 allowed us to establish our presence in Bury St Edmunds, which remains one of our key office locations today.

Investment Model Portfolios initiated

We launched our successful investment model portfolios in 2009, starting with five Whole of Market.

This enabled us to bring investment management in-house, lowering costs for clients and providing us with greater control.

Chelmsford office opens

Following the purchase of Essex-based Elliot Financial Management, we opened our Chelmsford office.

We were also proud to become Chartered Financial Planners in 2015 – a designation held by only a limited number of firms in the UK.

Launched GDIM to IFAs

We opened up our Investment Model Portfolios to Independent Financial Advisers in 2018, providing them with a smart and cost-effective investment solution for their clients.

Reached £500 million assets under management

We reached the milestone of £500 million assets under management. Since then we have exceeded more targets and are aiming to achieve an incredible £1 billion assets under management.

In 2019 we also purchased a Grade 2 listed building as a permanent home for our Chelmsford office and moved in.

Simon Rees appointed Managing Director

Simon Rees became Managing Director, with Mark Denley moving to Chairman of the Board.

In 2021 we also made a permanent home in the heart of Bury St Edmunds and moved our office to 55 Abbeygate Street.

Two new female directors appointed

In 2022, two new female directors were appointed to our board, Siobhan Cordery and Lee Armstrong.

Contact us

To arrange a free initial consultation, contact our team today.

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