Financial services firm Cole Murray has opened a new Hastings office with twice its previous footprint and plans to keep its former premises as demand for financial services continues.
Established in 2005 by Jeremy Cole and Mike Murray, staff has increased in the past three years, from 10 to 15, and is expected to reach 20 in the next 12 months.
Staff will be recruited across KiwiSaver, investment, mortgages, insurance and financial planning sectors.
General manager Gordon Smith said growth was led by increased demand from people wanting a better understanding of their finances.
"With competition so fierce in the finance sector, people are realising there is help available to navigate through all the options," he said.