A WORCESTERSHIRE financial firm has again been named one of the top financial planners in the country.

Chartered financial planners McCarthy Taylor Ltd, which has offices in Worcester and Evesham, features in the New Model Adviser Top 100 for the second year running. The list recognises firms’ profitability, assets under advice, recurring income, qualifications and commitment to the profession.

McCarthy Taylor's managing director Paul Taylor said: “Thirty firms that featured in the Top 100 in 2013 have dropped off this year but we have held strong to be heralded among the best in the country for the second year running. Our firm is focused on working with clients who want hands-on wealth management and tax advice, giving the very best advice and the return they need on their investments.”

New Model Adviser editor Alex Steger added: "Far more companies had applied to be considered for the list than last year, but this is not just any old 100. The list we have arrived at showcases 100 firms at the top of their game. They are not all the same but what all the businesses on this list have in common is a strong commitment to the profession be it through individuals’ qualifications and memberships or the firm’s work with the wider planning community.”

McCarthy Taylor, which has clients across the UK, aims to provide a one-stop shop for wealth management, tax advice and trust work and is also developing a discretionary investment service.