FINANCIAL consultant Barry Summers, who has 19 years of experience in his field, has been recruited by Kendal Financial Management.

Mr Summers, who lives in Kendal, joined the firm from independent financial advisers Temple Financial Planning, having previously worked for Black Horse Financial Services.

Kendal Financial Management was formed in 2001 and moved to premises on Highgate nearly two years ago.

Principal Paul Rodman said Mr Summers's expertise would help the firm in the specialised area of inheritance tax planning and the use of trusts as well as other financial planning matters.