The fee to purchase the company has not been disclosed however both parties are said to be delighted at the deal.

Heather Moor & Edgecomb Ltd was established over 40 years ago by the principals in the business, Brian and Dolly Pickering and it now services more than 2,000 clients with about £100m of assets under advice. They will retain management and offices but will gain three Buckles advisers who will move to Lyneham, Wiltshire.

Buckles executive chairman Nigel Speirs commented: “We are delighted Brian and Dolly have chosen to partner with Buckles to provide first class advice to their clients.”