He is in the running for Mentor of the Year and Professional Services Leader at the East Midlands Leadership Awards, which will be held in March.

Mr Birch joined the Chartered Financial Planning firm seven years ago and has mentored his assistant, Melanie Shaw, through her journey to become a qualified Planner.

He is primarily responsible for the firm’s marketing and business development and has recruited a number of established advisers.

The Leadership Awards have been organised by The Business Desk and are being judged by previous winners and key members of the regional business community.

This year’s victors will be announced at a ceremony held at the Crowne Plaza in Nottingham on 14 March, where one will also be crowned overall Leader of the Year.

Mr Birch said: “It is an honour to be shortlisted in two categories at this year’s Leadership Awards and I am thrilled to be representing Belmayne. My aim has always been to forge a strong, close-knit team that can drive the firm forward.

“By creating an environment in which everyone can thrive, we are attracting a growing number of very satisfied clients.”  

Belmayne, based in Dronfield in north-east Derbyshire, was established in 2004 and is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. It has nine Financial Planners, most recently adding John Lomax and Andrew Boulton who joined Belmayne last June.