Our People

Arron is the associate sales director at Rathbones, responsible for the South of England. He joined Rathbones in July 2018, having spent over three years as a regional sales manager for Liontrust. Arron brings over 12 years’ industry experience, having also worked at Kames Capital and Transact in a variety of client-focused roles.

Ben is the head of regional sales (UK), with responsibility for the Rathbones distribution team covering intermediaries in the UK & Ireland. Ben joined the business in 2013 as a regional sales director, responsible for client relationships and strategy within the South West, Channel Islands, Midlands and Wales. Prior to joining Rathbones, Ben was a regional sales manager at AXA Investment Managers covering a similar geographical region mainly focused on the IFA marketplace.

Michael is a Business Development Specialist providing specialist support to financial intermediaries and additional insight for his colleagues.  His areas of focus include sustainability and ethical investing, Business Relief, EIS and Rathbones specialist services.  He also works with Brian McLaughlin as a key point of contact for IFAs, brokers and DFM clients in Scotland.

Michael joined the Rathbones distribution team in 2016 having spent 3 years at Octopus investments as a Business Development Manager and VCT Specialist.

He holds the CFA: ESG Investing, CISI Sustainable and Responsible investment certificate and the Cambridge institute of sustainable leadership: Sustainable Finance certificate. 
 

Julian is a Business Development Director specialising in developing and managing relationships with national firms and our strategic partners.

He joined Rathbones in February 2008, working initially on the advisory side of the business where he qualified as a Chartered Financial Planner, before moving across to the Distribution team in January 2015.

Julian holds an LLB (Hons.) Law degree from Lancaster University.

Trevor Harris is the Managing Director of Rathbones Trust Company and has over twenty years’ experience advising families and trustees.  

Trevor is a member of the Chartered Institute of Taxation, the Association of Taxation Technicians and has a degree in Accounting and Finance.  Trevor started his career as a Trust Junior with a top 20 Accountancy practice in London and joined Rathbones in 2006 as a Trust Accountant.  Trevor left Rathbones in 2017 to head up the Trust department at a firm of London Accountants where he was a Partner before re-joining Rathbones in 2022.

Trevor specialises in family office services for high net worth clients with a focus on landed estates.  Trevor’s extensive technical knowledge and experience enables him to provide practical solutions to clients in line with their objectives.  

Chris has over 13 years' investment management and financial planning experience. He is a specialist in providing advice to recipients of personal injury and clinical negligence awards.

Chris works closely with clients, their families, legal representatives, trustees of personal injury trusts and deputies appointed by the Court of Protection. 

He is experienced working with a wide range of claimants, including minors and brain-injured clients. Chris prides himself in providing solutions tailored to the individual needs of each client, depending on their circumstances, financial sophistication as well as the nature and severity of their injuries enabling them to make informed decisions to ensure they maximise their lifestyle without jeopardising their future security.

When he is not helping his clients he enjoys spending time with his family, travelling and experiencing new cultures. Chris is a founding member of the North West fundraising group for the Child Brain Injury Trust.

He is a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investments and a Chartered Financial Planner of the Chartered Insurance Institute.

Harpal has 13 years of experience in investment management. He joined Rathbones as a specialist personal injury and Court of Protection adviser having previously held this role at Barclays Wealth and Tilney.

He advises families, public authority bodies, leading law firms on the financial affairs of extremely vulnerable clients and individuals who have received a personal injury award. Harpal is a proud supporter of the Child Brain Injury Trust, raising charitable donations and organising events.

Harpal is a Chartered Investment Manager and a Chartered Financial Planner. He was previously ranked by eprivateclient as a top 35 under 35 adviser.

Kat has worked with recipients of personal injury awards for 20 years. She provides specialist advice to clients, professional and lay deputies and guardians, and trustees of personal injury awards.  Kat joined Rathbones in 2020 from Barclays Wealth. 

Kat is passionate about helping her clients, together with their legal representatives, take control of their financial future.  Her goal is to ensure every client can make informed decisions, driven by a clear understanding on how this might affect their long term financial position.  Her advice is tailored to the individual needs of each client, depending on their circumstances, as well as the nature and severity of their injuries. 

She is a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investments and a Chartered Financial Planner of the Chartered Insurance Institute. Kat is working towards the Society of Trust and Estates Practitioners Diploma. 

When not helping clients, Kat attempts to train her sproodle.

Charlie is an Investment Manager in Rathbones' specialist Court of Protection and Personal Injury team. He joined Rathbones in April 2020 following the acquisition of Barclays Court of Protection and Personal Injury team, where he was a specialist Wealth Manager.

Since graduating in 2014 with a degree in Economics, Charlie has over eight years of experience in the provision of specialist investment advice for recipients of personal injury awards and their legal representatives, including lay and professional deputies and trustees, to ensure that they are able to enjoy the best possible quality of life without compromising their financial security.

Charlie is an active supporter of Cerebra, a national charity helping children with brain conditions and their families, and Stem4, a charity supporting positive mental health in teenagers. Charlie took part in the 2019 and 2022 RideLondon cycle events on their behalf.

Charlie is a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment and a Member of the Chartered Insurance Institute.