Rathbones Profile: What is Rathbones Group Plc?

Rathbones Group Plc is a UK-based provider of personalized investment and wealth management services for private clients, charities, trustees, and professional partners.

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As of 30 September 2023, the company managed approximately £100.7 billion in assets, inclusive of Investec Wealth & Investment UK.

Rathbones operates from the UK and Jersey, with headquarters in London and a significant office in Liverpool.

What is Rathbones Group Plc?

Rathbones, established in 1742, transitioned to focus on wealth management in 1912 and has been a notable presence in UK financial services ever since.

The company was listed on the London Stock Exchange in 1992, coinciding with its 250th anniversary. That same year, Rathbones introduced one of the UK’s first tailored ethical and sustainable portfolio services, leading to the creation of Rathbone Greenbank Investments in 2004.

Rathbones Group Plc operates from the UK and Jersey, with headquarters in London and a significant office in Liverpool.

Key milestones in its expansion include acquiring Speirs and Jeffrey, Scotland’s largest independent wealth manager, in 2018, followed by the financial planning firm Saunderson House in 2021.

In 2023, Rathbones announced plans to merge with Investec Wealth & Investment UK (IW&I).

Rathbones’ £100.7 billion in assets under management as of September 2023, includes £45.4 billion managed by its Investment Management division, £12.5 billion by Rathbones Asset Management, £2.0 billion through Saunderson House, and £40.8 billion from Investec W&I.

What do Rathbones do?

Investment Management
Rathbones provides personalized investment management services tailored to individual and institutional clients. They emphasize long-term wealth preservation and growth, offering discretionary portfolio management that aligns with clients’ financial goals and risk tolerance. They also provide services for charities, trusts, and pensions, leveraging their expertise in ethical and sustainable investing through Rathbone Greenbank Investments.
Asset Management
Rathbones Asset Management specializes in offering high-quality investment strategies to institutions, intermediaries, and financial advisers. They focus on multi-asset funds and specialist solutions, such as ethical and sustainable investments.
Financial Planning
Through Rathbones Financial Planning, the firm offers comprehensive financial planning services that address a variety of client needs, including retirement planning, tax strategies, inheritance planning, and protection advice. This service complements their investment management offerings, providing clients with holistic wealth management solutions.

Rathbones Executive Team

Paul Stockton – Group Chief Executive Officer
Appointed CEO in 2019, Paul has a deep background in finance and wealth management. Having joined in 2008 as Group Finance Director, he played key roles in acquisitions and strategic execution. A chartered accountant, he previously held leadership roles at Old Mutual Plc, Euroclear, and the Phoenix Group. He also served as a non-executive director for the Financial Services Compensation Scheme.
Iain Hooley – Group Chief Financial Officer
Appointed CFO in January 2024, Iain brings over a decade of leadership experience at Investec Wealth & Investment (IW&I), where he served as Finance Director and later CEO of IW&I UK. With extensive expertise in financial reporting, corporate governance, and risk management, he began his career as a chartered accountant at PricewaterhouseCoopers.
Andy Brodie – Chief Operating Officer
Andy joined in 2020, overseeing operations, technology, and change management. A British Army veteran with an MBA from Edinburgh University, Andy has held senior operational roles at BSkyB, Barclays Wealth, and Aberdeen Standard Capital, where he served as COO before joining the company.
Sarah Owen-Jones – Chief Risk Officer
Sarah joined in 2015 and oversees risk management for the group. With over 30 years of experience, including roles at Coutts and RBS, she has a strong focus on operational risk and transformation oversight. She holds an MBA specializing in operational risk management and is a member of the Institute of Risk Management.
Rupert Baron – Chief Executive Officer of Investment Management
Rupert joined Rathbones Investment Management in 2000 and became CEO of Investment Management in 2024. With over 41 years of experience in wealth management, Rupert emphasizes bespoke investment solutions tailored to clients’ unique circumstances. He leads private client operations and is integrating Investec Wealth & Investment into Rathbones.
Tony Overy – Chief Executive Officer of Rathbones Financial Planning
Tony has a long tenure in financial planning, having joined Saunderson House in 1989 and becoming its CEO in 2012. With a focus on personalized client advice, Tony is responsible for strategic direction, corporate social responsibility, and fostering a client-first culture within Rathbones Financial Planning.

Rathbones Offices and Contact Information

The firm has 15 offices throughout the UK and Jersey.

London

Tel: 020 7399 0000
Address: 30 Gresham Street, London EC2V 7QN, United Kingdom

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