Tim Marlow, owner of luxury broker Bridford Financial Solutions, has joined the board of DSG Financial Services as director and shareholder with immediate effect.

The move effectively merges DSG, one of the highest-volume brokers, with Bridford, one of the most prominent brokers in the resilient luxury vehicle segment.

Bridford will swap its branding to DSG Prestige – the high-end vehicle division of DSG began in February 2011 with a broker facility from ING Lease - with Tim Marlow in charge.

Bridford’s main office in Ilkley, West Yorkshire, will be maintained as the base of operations for DSG Prestige as will dealer arrangements held by Bridford.

Tim Marlow’s five closest team members will also be retained by DSG.