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.

Chris joined Rathbones from a national independent financial adviser and as well as being a Chartered Financial Planner is a Fellow of the Personal Finance Society. Chris has been advising individuals and businesses since 1998 on investment, pension and inheritance tax. His areas of specialism include the planning relating to drawing benefits from pension plans and the use of trusts as part of family financial planning. Chris ensures that all of his clients examine all areas of financial planning to help them and their families plan in an ever-increasing complex world.

As a Senior Paraplanner, my role focuses on research and analysis. I prepare client reports which outline their current positon, objectives and the detailed recommendations. I use analytical software to review existing arrangements and cash flow analysis is becoming a vital part of my work. I provide technical assistance to the planners and wider team and maintain detailed knowledge of all aspects of financial planning, including taxation and legislation. I sit on the Financial Planning Research Committee carrying out product research. As a Senior Paraplanner I also support the development of other paraplanners.

As Managing Director of Financial Planning, I oversee the delivery of financial and wealth planning advice for Rathbones. With many years of experience in the wealth management industry, I remain passionate about helping clients to achieve their financial goals and ambitions which take into account not only their assets and investments but also their lifestyles, values and long term aspirations.

I provide bespoke holistic financial planning advice to individuals, families, business owners and trustees by working closely alongside my colleagues and trusted connections.

I provide comprehensive, fee-based financial planning advice to High Net Worth private clients, specialising in retirement planning, tax-efficient investing and Inheritance Tax planning strategies. 

I provide comprehensive and holistic Financial Planning advice to private clients, specialising in tax-efficient investing, retirement planning and estate planning strategies. It is important for me to first understand my client's long-term financial aspirations as well as their current circumstances. Once this has been established, I will then construct a bespoke financial plan that is designed to help them achieve their financial objectives.

For me, clients come first. Understanding what each individual wants to achieve in life, and how we enable that through their financial assets and financial planning, is my core objective. I delight in building and implementing a financial plan that is tailored to every client's present and future needs, and ensuring that that plan is delivered to the highest standard.

I provide bespoke financial planning advice to private clients, specialising in retirement planning, estate planning and tax planning.