Our People

I read Economics (BSc Hons) at City University London, followed by a Masters in Investment Management at Cass Business School, graduating in 2015. I then joined the Commercial Banking graduate scheme at Lloyds Banking Group, and subsequently joined Investec's graduate programme.

I am a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Charterholder, a Chartered Alternative Analyst (CAIA) Charterholder and current a member of the Structured Products Committee.

I work closely with two senior directors to manage a large client base, providing research, report writing and advice for a variety of clients. I also manage my own client base of private clients, trusts, charities and pension funds, as well as liaising with professional intermediaries such as accountants, solicitors and professional advisers.

I work closely with the financial planning team, putting in place tax-efficient structures for clients, in which their investment portfolios can be managed. I also work with our intermediary team, helping financial advisers to improve the efficiency of their businesses through our discretionary fund management service.

Ben joined Rathbones’ research department in 2019 as a generalist covering UK and overseas equities. Ben formerly worked for 10 years as a buy-side analyst at Manulife Asset Management with primary responsibility for the Industrials, Telecommunication Services, and Material sectors in Europe and Japan. His role there included performing in-depth company research, portfolio construction and client communication. He graduated with a 2:1 degree in English Language and Literature from Oxford in 2006 and is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder.

Ben joined Rathbones following the acquisition of Speirs & Jeffrey, where he initially started on the trainee scheme in 2018.  

Ben is a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment. He has obtained the Investment Advice Diploma in Securities & Derivatives and Chartered Wealth Manager (CWM) qualification.  Ben holds a degree in Industrial Design & Technology from Loughborough University.

Ben works predominantly with Mark Cowan and Stephanie Graham,  providing assistance for a wide range of clients including individuals, families, trusts, pension funds and charitable organisations.

Ben joined Rathbones in 2023 as an Investment Director advising private individuals, their families and business interests. He prides himself on building close relationships with clients, working collegiately with other professionals to form part of a trusted team delivering the highest quality of service.

Ben graduated over a decade ago from the University of Edinburgh with a Masters in Economics and remained in Edinburgh for the first five years of his wealth management career before returning to the North West.

He is a Chartered Fellow of the CISI and a Chartered Wealth Manager. Ben was named in Citywealth Leaders 2019 Future Leaders Top 100 Super Advisors and also in the Citywealth Leaders 2019 Investment Director of the Year.

I specialise in managing investment portfolios on behalf of individuals (including ISAs and SIPPs), families, trusts, corporates and charities, ensuring that each portfolio is tailored to meet the specific needs and objectives of each client. My primary objective is to deliver good investment returns for my clients whilst providing them, and their advisers, with a first class service. I enjoy discussing investments with clients, taking a particular interest in understanding any ESG considerations they may have and incorporating these into their portfolios. Specifically, this involves excluding investments on ethical grounds or including investments on the basis that they are perceived to provide positive societal benefits, in addition to good expected returns.

I manage a wider range on investment portfolios encompassing both UK and overseas investments for UK and overseas private clients, trusts and Charities.

Ben joined Rathbones Financial Planning in 2017 and is a Fellow of the Personal Finance Society. He passionately believes in the value of tailored holistic financial planning and working with clients to help them achieve their lifetime objectives. Ben advises clients across a broad range of areas including wealth preservation, investment structuring, retirement planning as well as succession and inheritance tax planning. He takes a proactive approach to ensure clients are reassured that they are making the right decisions with their wealth.

Ben graduated from the University of York in 2009 with a BSc (Hons) in Environment, Economics and Ecology. Ben also has a Masters from the University of Leeds in Engineering Geology. He previously worked as an Environmental Manager on large national infrastructure projects before moving to Rathbones to pursue a career within Financial Planning.