Saunderson House

I provide long-term advice and work closely with my investment management colleagues to deliver a comprehensive and professional wealth management service to both existing and new clients. My specialist areas of financial planning advice include inheritance tax, pensions and other tax-efficient investment structures, as well as guidance regarding a client's overall wealth. I'm responsible for advice relating to significant funds under management.

David is a Chartered Financial Planner and Fellow of the Personal Finance Society. He joined Rathbones in April 2016 from the multi-family office Stonehage Fleming. David began his financial planning career in 2004 and over that time has provided effective counsel to a varied portfolio of wealthy individuals and families. He has a large professional network and works hard to ensure his clients receive the best possible outcomes and ongoing service.

David has been recognised as one the UK’s leading HNW Wealth Managers in the Spear’s 500, is highlighted on the Citywealth Leaders List and earlier in his career was named in Private Client Practitioner’s Top 35 under 35 on three occasions. He was awarded the inaugural Spear’s ‘young turk’ Wealth Manager of the Year title in 2012.

I am a Chartered and Certified Financial Planner with extensive experience in providing comprehensive financial planning advice to individuals and families, in the areas of wealth structuring, tax efficient investing, retirement planning, intergenerational and estate planning. With a deep understanding of the financial services industry, I am dedicated to helping clients achieve their financial goals by creating bespoke strategies that address their unique needs and circumstances.With over 20 years' experience within the industry, I have a thorough understanding of the complex regulations and laws that govern these areas, allowing me to provide clients with the highest level of advice and guidance.