ELLAND-BASED independent financial advisers Eastwood & Partners (Financial Services) Ltd has appointed Dominic Cooney as senior adviser.

Mr Cooney (pictured) is a chartered financial planner with 22 years experience advising individual and corporate clients. He joined Eastwood & Partners from Yorkshire Investment Group, where he was retirement services director.

He said: “I am looking forward to working with my new colleagues and sharing my knowledge and experience to help further develop the business.”

Managing director Andy McCracken said: “I am delighted that Dominic has joined us. His professional approach will definitely strengthen our business, both internally and with clients, and help us to continue to improve the range and quality of our services.”