Alex is an investment manager based in the London office. He works as part of a wider team of six investment professionals providing bespoke investment solutions for a wide range of clients and helping them to achieve their objectives. He also works closely in tandem with intermediaries, complementing their advice on matters such as wealth structuring, tax efficiency, and/or intergenerational planning.

Having started his career as Research Analyst at a boutique Asset Management firm, Alex now also heads up the team’s research into defensive Structured Products and Global Equities, working closely with the firm’s research analysts and strategists. Alex joined Rathbones in 2023, having worked at Investec Wealth & Investment for over six years, and is a Chartered Member of the CISI.

Will is an Investment Director working in London. Will joined Rathbones in 2023 after 10 years of managing wealth for individuals and families at Investec Wealth and investment. Before joining Investec, Will spent over a decade with HSBC and specialises in managing investment portfolios whilst working with clients and their advisors to minimise their current tax exposure and plan for the succession of family wealth. He has extensive knowledge and experience of utilising the benefits of complex wrappers including trusts, family investment companies and offshore bonds to help his clients achieve their financial goals.

Will studied Economics at Greenwich university and is a Chartered Fellow of the CISI 

Michael joined Rathbones in 2020 as a Chartered Wealth Manager and works with Private Clients, Financial Advisers, Charities, and other Entities to help realise their financial goals.

He joined from Brewin Dolphin having been attracted by Rathbones specialty in environmentally sustainable and ethical investment, and has completed the CFA ESG Certificate. Michael graduated with full honours from St Andrew’s University having studied Applied Physics and Astrophysics, and is a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI).

Michael also enjoys munro-bagging and being outdoors.

John is responsible for managing a number of portfolios for private individuals, personal pensions, trusts and charities. Prior to joining Rathbones in January 2020, John spent nine years at Tilney as a portfolio manager. He holds an Honours Degree in Business Economics and is a member of the Personal Finance Society and a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered institute for Securities and Investments. John has attained the Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning from the CII and the Chartered Wealth Manager qualification from the CISI. 

Max joined Rathbones in September 2020. Max has a degree in International Financial Services from the University of Buckingham, which he studied for at the Jersey International Business School. Max began his career in 2019 working at STANLIB Fund Managers in Jersey, where he worked on the multi-manager team assisting with fund research and fund analysis across all asset classes. Max holds the CISI Investment Advice Diploma and is studying towards the Level 7 Chartered Wealth Manager qualification.

Connor joined Rathbones in October 2020 as part of the Graduate Programme. He graduated from Northumbria University with a First-Class Honours Degree in Business Management, having won the Hewitson Award for the highest overall mark obtained in the Newcastle Business School. During his studies, he completed a 1-year placement at Asset Risk Consultants. Connor obtained the Investment Advice Diploma in 2021 and is currently studying towards the Level 7 Chartered Wealth Manager qualification.

Cristian is an assistant investment manager working alongside Ian Tansley, James Walker and Ian Burrows providing personalised investment management services for private clients, charities, trusts and pensions. Cristian also works closely with a range of Midland based firms of intermediaries including solicitors, accountants and independent financial advisors.

In 2021 Cristian completed the CII’s Certificate in Discretionary Investment Management followed by the Certificate in Securities Advice and Dealing in 2023. He holds an honours degree in Economics from the University of Warwick. Before joining Rathbones in September 2022, Cristian worked as an Investment Analyst for a Midlands based Independent Financial Advisory. He has worked in the industry since 2019.

Ross joined Rathbones in July 2019 following the integration from Speirs & Jeffrey. He assists two Investment Director 

colleagues with the management of private client portfolios. Prior to starting with Speirs & Jeffrey in 2017, Ross worked for Barclays Wealth
Management as a team senior in an operations role. His financial career began with Scottish Friendly Assurance.

Promoted to his current role in April 2022, Ross holds the CISI Investment Advice Diploma and is progressing towards the CISI Chartered Wealth Manager qualification.

Jemima joined Rathbones in October 2020 on the Graduate Scheme. She graduated with a first class degree in Management BSc from the University of Nottingham. Jemima assists Natalie Rizzi and Henry Barnes in managing investments for private clients, trusts and pensions.