Our People
Our services are delivered by skilled investment professionals and we continue to grow our business through the reputation of our people.
Our investment managers, pensions and financial planners, and tax and legal specialists are listed below as well as our Board and Executive team. Alternatively, please call 020 7399 0000 to arrange to speak to one of our team.
Freddie Blunden
Investment manager
Freddie Blunden
Investment manager
Chichester
Freddie started his career in financial services at the beginning of 2018 when he joined Rathbones. In his role as an investment manager, he manages client portfolios on behalf of private clients, trusts and pension funds. Freddie particularly enjoys building relationships with his clients, understanding their circumstances and goals to provide an excellent service.
Freddie graduated from Queen Mary, University of London with a 2:1 in Mathematics. He is a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment, having passed the Chartered Wealth Manager qualification.
Freddie started his career in financial services at the beginning of 2018 when he joined Rathbones. In his role as an investment manager, he manages client portfolios on behalf of private clients, trusts and pension funds. Freddie particularly enjoys building relationships with his clients, understanding their circumstances and goals to provide an excellent service.
Freddie graduated from Queen Mary, University of London with a 2:1 in Mathematics. He is a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment, having passed the Chartered Wealth Manager qualification.
Freddy Snowden
Investment manager
Freddy Snowden
Investment manager
London
Freddy is a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Securities and Investments. He assists James Pettit and Alex Turnbull in managing client portfolios on a day to day basis. Freddy sits on the Charities Global Equities Stock Selection Committee as well as the Charity Fixed Income and Managed Funds Committee. Freddy is also a member of the Rathbones diversity taskforce.
Prior to joining Rathbones in 2018, Freddy spent two and a half years at Hargreave Hale as an investment manager’s assistant working with private clients, trusts and charities.
In his studies Freddy attained a BSc. Hons. in Physical Geography from Newcastle University.
Freddy is a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Securities and Investments. He assists James Pettit and Alex Turnbull in managing client portfolios on a day to day basis. Freddy sits on the Charities Global Equities Stock Selection Committee as well as the Charity Fixed Income and Managed Funds Committee. Freddy is also a member of the Rathbones diversity taskforce.
Prior to joining Rathbones in 2018, Freddy spent two and a half years at Hargreave Hale as an investment manager’s assistant working with private clients, trusts and charities.
In his studies Freddy attained a BSc. Hons. in Physical Geography from Newcastle University.
Gail Carr
Investment manager
Gail Carr
Investment manager
London
Gail joined Rathbones in June 2021 having previously worked at Brewin Dolphin for 17 years.
Having graduated from Northumbria University with a First Class Honours degree in Business Studies Gail began her career at Brewin Dolphin within their Newcastle office. She moved to London in 2007 where she completed the Investment Management Certificate and the CISI Diploma in Investment Management and she is now a Chartered Fellow of the CISI. Gail works predominantly with Glenn Ashby where her focus is managing portfolios for private individuals as well as clients of Financial Advisers.
In her spare time Gail enjoys spending time in the great outdoors and running, having completed a number of half marathons.
Gail joined Rathbones in June 2021 having previously worked at Brewin Dolphin for 17 years.
Having graduated from Northumbria University with a First Class Honours degree in Business Studies Gail began her career at Brewin Dolphin within their Newcastle office. She moved to London in 2007 where she completed the Investment Management Certificate and the CISI Diploma in Investment Management and she is now a Chartered Fellow of the CISI. Gail works predominantly with Glenn Ashby where her focus is managing portfolios for private individuals as well as clients of Financial Advisers.
In her spare time Gail enjoys spending time in the great outdoors and running, having completed a number of half marathons.
Gail Teague
Head of Platform Relations
Gail Teague
Head of Platform Relations
London
CONTACT GAIL ON
020 7399 0191
Gail is the Head of Platform Relations for Rathbones.
She works with a number of teams within the business and is primarily responsible for all platform relationships ensuring Rathbone Funds are represented to suit the needs of our clients.
Gail joined Rathbones in July 2000, having previously been based in Jersey, working within the insurance industry.
CONTACT GAIL ON
020 7399 0191
Gail is the Head of Platform Relations for Rathbones.
She works with a number of teams within the business and is primarily responsible for all platform relationships ensuring Rathbone Funds are represented to suit the needs of our clients.
Gail joined Rathbones in July 2000, having previously been based in Jersey, working within the insurance industry.
Gareth Pearl
Investment Director
Gareth Pearl
Investment Director
London
Gareth is an Investment Director who manages portfolios on behalf of charities and other not-for-profit organisations. Gareth joined Rathbones in 2015 from Quilter Cheviot. Prior to this, he graduated from the University of Nottingham in 2012 with a BA (Hons) degree in Politics. He is a member of Rathbones’ Portfolio Construction Committee and Engagement Committee.
Gareth is a Chartered Fellow of the CISI (FCSI) and obtained the Masters in Wealth Management in 2014. He has passed the CISI Professional Assessment in Sustainable and Responsible Investment. He has attended the Cass Business School “Charity Investment – Theory and Practice” course, the leading investment course for charities in the UK. Gareth is a governor of a primary school in East London.
Gareth is an Investment Director who manages portfolios on behalf of charities and other not-for-profit organisations. Gareth joined Rathbones in 2015 from Quilter Cheviot. Prior to this, he graduated from the University of Nottingham in 2012 with a BA (Hons) degree in Politics. He is a member of Rathbones’ Portfolio Construction Committee and Engagement Committee.
Gareth is a Chartered Fellow of the CISI (FCSI) and obtained the Masters in Wealth Management in 2014. He has passed the CISI Professional Assessment in Sustainable and Responsible Investment. He has attended the Cass Business School “Charity Investment – Theory and Practice” course, the leading investment course for charities in the UK. Gareth is a governor of a primary school in East London.
Gareth West
Regional Manager for Financial Planning
Gareth West
Regional Manager for Financial Planning
London
Gareth is Regional Manager for Financial Planning in the London Region. He has over 25 years' experience in Financial Services. He has a background of number of years delivering advice to clients for a number of firms including Bristol & West, Santander and Lloyds Bank before moving into a Supervisory background and then latterly managing teams of advisers at Lloyds Bank and then Schroders Personal Wealth. He was recognised by colleagues on number of occasions with awards for his passion and dedication to the role in helping others become the best they can be.
Gareth heads up a Team of outstanding client facing advisers in London. He is a Chartered Financial Planner and joined Rathbones in 2021.
When Gareth is not working, he enjoys spending time with his family, keeping fit and watching sport.
Gareth is Regional Manager for Financial Planning in the London Region. He has over 25 years' experience in Financial Services. He has a background of number of years delivering advice to clients for a number of firms including Bristol & West, Santander and Lloyds Bank before moving into a Supervisory background and then latterly managing teams of advisers at Lloyds Bank and then Schroders Personal Wealth. He was recognised by colleagues on number of occasions with awards for his passion and dedication to the role in helping others become the best they can be.
Gareth heads up a Team of outstanding client facing advisers in London. He is a Chartered Financial Planner and joined Rathbones in 2021.
When Gareth is not working, he enjoys spending time with his family, keeping fit and watching sport.
Gary Smith
Investment director
Gary Smith
Investment director
London
Gary is an investment director, he is also a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment having qualified in 2002. Gary joined the investment management team in May 2000, working as an assistant to help manage private client portfolios. He became an associate director in 2005 and an investment director in 2010.
Gary started his career at Coutts before moving to Granville Investment Management where he worked for a number of years alongside two investment directors. He joined Rathbones in 1996 as a settlement manager and was promoted to help run the middle office in 1998.
Gary is an investment director, he is also a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment having qualified in 2002. Gary joined the investment management team in May 2000, working as an assistant to help manage private client portfolios. He became an associate director in 2005 and an investment director in 2010.
Gary started his career at Coutts before moving to Granville Investment Management where he worked for a number of years alongside two investment directors. He joined Rathbones in 1996 as a settlement manager and was promoted to help run the middle office in 1998.
Gary Welford
Investment manager
Gary Welford
Investment manager
Newcastle
Gary joined Rathbones in 2021 and is responsible for managing bespoke investment portfolios for individuals, trusts and companies. After graduating from University in 2004, Gary has amassed a wealth of practical experience through roles at Nomura and Brewin Dolphin. He has a first-class honours degree in financial services and a masters in wealth management. He is also a fellow of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment.
Gary joined Rathbones in 2021 and is responsible for managing bespoke investment portfolios for individuals, trusts and companies. After graduating from University in 2004, Gary has amassed a wealth of practical experience through roles at Nomura and Brewin Dolphin. He has a first-class honours degree in financial services and a masters in wealth management. He is also a fellow of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment.
Georgia Holland
Client service executive
Georgia Holland
Client service executive
London
Georgia joined Rathbones in November 2017. Prior to joining Rathbones, she worked at the registrars Equiniti as part of the executive dealing services responsible for high-net-worth dealing and certificated trading. She has over eight years of experience in financial services.
Georgia works as a client service executive for two investment directors, James Douglas-Withers and James Ward. She manages the administration for the team, covering a variety of private clients, pensions, trusts and charities.
Georgia is currently studying for the CISI Investment Operations Certificate.
Georgia joined Rathbones in November 2017. Prior to joining Rathbones, she worked at the registrars Equiniti as part of the executive dealing services responsible for high-net-worth dealing and certificated trading. She has over eight years of experience in financial services.
Georgia works as a client service executive for two investment directors, James Douglas-Withers and James Ward. She manages the administration for the team, covering a variety of private clients, pensions, trusts and charities.
Georgia is currently studying for the CISI Investment Operations Certificate.