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.

I assist clients and intermediaries with matters relating to financial markets and portfolios, whether they're private individuals, pensions, charities, trusts, solicitors or accountants. Each client and intermediary relationship has their own bespoke requirements and I aim to ensure these are fully incorporated into the client experience.

Katherine joined Rathbones in 2025 as a Client Service Executive, having previously worked for Royal Bank of Canada in the custody/Middle Office operational teams providing administrative, account opening front office client service for 20 years.

Katherine lives in Kent with her husband and children. She enjoys travelling, swimming and spending time with her family and friends.

James was one of the founding members of the Rathbones Newcastle office when it opened in the city in 2013. Prior to that he was a Director at UBS Wealth Management. He has 25 years investment industry experience and specialises in the management of all aspects of multi-generational family wealth. 

James graduated in Law from Newcastle University in 1998, holds the Chartered Institute of Securities and Investment (CISI) Diploma and is a Chartered Fellow of the CISI. James is a current trustee of the St Mary the Virgin charity and a former trustee of the Great North Air Ambulance Service.

Gemma joined Rathbones as Head of Charities Distribution in February 2025.
 
She was previously Co-Head of Global Social Impact at BlackRock and Co-President of The BlackRock Foundation where she led on strategic philanthropic partnerships in financial security and sustainability. Gemma was formerly Head of BlackRock’s dedicated Charities & Endowments Team, a leading institutional non-profit investment manager. Prior to joining BlackRock in 2016, she was a Partner at NewSmith Asset Management responsible for marketing and business development. She started her career as an Analyst at Merrill Lynch Investment Managers.
 
Gemma holds an MA degree in Geography from St Catharine’s College, Cambridge. She has been a Trustee of The Girls’ Network Charity, a school Community Governor and volunteers as a Funding Panellist with The Fore and Mentor with the King’s Trust.

John joined Rathbones in 2018 having previously worked as an investment research analyst in Singapore. He is an Investment Manager based in the Newcastle office, specialising in the management of private client, trust, offshore and pensions fund portfolios.

John holds the Chartered Institute of Securities and Investment (CISI) Chartered Wealth Manager qualification as well as the CFA UK Investment Management Certificate. He completed his master’s degree in Finance at Newcastle University in 2015 and graduated with distinction. He also holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics and English from the University of Liverpool.

Alex has over ten years’ experience in the investment management industry and joined Rathbones in 2024. He has experience in managing multi-asset discretionary portfolios for both private clients and trusts. He is a Chartered Wealth Manager having completed the CISI’s level 7 Chartered Wealth Manager Qualification and he is a Chartered Fellow of the CISI. Alex was included in Citywire’s 30 under 30 in Wealth management for 2022, which recognises future talent within the Investment Management industry.

I support and work closely with a small team of experienced investment managers, who manage assets on behalf of private clients (both directly and through IFAs), offshore bonds, trusts and pension funds. My role is to deal with all administrative matters for clients, from account opening, to the day-to-day maintenance and smooth running of client accounts, including timely execution of their requests. Additionally, I liaise with clients and IFAs directly to build, develop and maintain relationships in conjunction with the team.

I provide advice and investment management for high net worth individuals, families and small businesses with a strong focus on entrepreneurs and senior corporate executives. I have significant expertise and experience in working with my clients on preserving and growing their wealth. Focusing on each client's unique situation, I assist with portfolio construction, asset allocation and investment management, as well as considering suitable structures and tax efficient solutions working towards their established long term goals.