A SOUTH Lakeland financial management firm has taken on new staff.

Independent Investment Associates Ltd, based in Grange-over-Sands, has recruited consultant Jason Crane and senior paraplanner Sue Lowis.

Leigh Hornby, director of IIA, which advises on £150 million of clients’ assets, said: “These are wonderful appointments for the firm. Jason and Sue are both very experienced and bring an excellent range of attributes together with vast knowledge. We are delighted.”