Alexandra is the manager of the Rathbone UK Opportunities Fund. She was appointed co-manager in June 2014 and named sole manager in August 2017. Previously she was assistant fund manager on the Rathbone Global Opportunities Fund.

Alexandra joined Rathbones in January 2007 as an equity analyst, having graduated from the University of Durham (University College) with a BA Hons in Economics. Alexandra is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder and holds the Investment Management Certificate. She sits on the Rathbones Asset Management Responsible Investment Committee.

Kirstie joined Rathbones in February 2013 to assist in establishing the Newcastle office. Previously she spent over 25 years working for Lloyds Private Banking and Lloyds TSB Independent Financial Advisers. Kirstie is part of the specialist personal injury and Court of Protection team at Rathbones and has advised deputies and trustees in this area for over a decade.

Kirstie qualified as a Chartered Financial Planner in 2007 and became a Fellow of the Personal Finance Society in 2008.  She specialises in the provision of holistic financial planning to high-net-worth individuals.

Michal Hall joined Rathbones in 2025 as a Paraplanner based in the Guildford office. She works closely with Financial Planners and the Wealth Administration team to produce tailored financial reports for clients. Michal began her career in South Africa, where she spent a decade developing her expertise in Paraplanning before relocating to the UK two years ago to continue in the profession. She holds a BSc Hons in Mathematics from the University of York (UK), a Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Planning from the University of the Free State (SA), and a Level 4 Diploma in Investment Advice from the CISI (UK). 

Michal is also a Certified Financial Planner™ professional, reflecting her commitment to high standards and technical excellence in financial planning.

Harvey joined Rathbones in 2024 as a trainee on the portfolio management desk where he assists with discretionary management of client portfolios, supports and liaises with the Investment Managers on investment decisions, and undertakes day-to-day portfolio management responsibilities. He studied Philosophy, Politics and Economics at the University of Nottingham and holds the Investment Management Certificate.

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.