Our People

Our services are delivered by skilled investment professionals and we continue to grow our business through the reputation of our people.

Our investment managers, pensions and financial planners, and tax and legal specialists are listed below as well as our Board and Executive team. Alternatively, please call 020 7399 0000 to arrange to speak to one of our team.

Emma Saunders

Research analyst

Emma Saunders

Research analyst

London

Emma is a research analyst and joined the team in December 2014. Emma sits on the collectives research team and carries out quantitative and qualitative analysis to select the “best in class” funds for recommended use within the portfolios managed at Rathbones. Emma graduated with a BSc in Mathematics with Business Management from the University of East Anglia. She holds the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) designation and is a CFA charterholder. 

Emma is a research analyst and joined the team in December 2014. Emma sits on the collectives research team and carries out quantitative and qualitative analysis to select the “best in class” funds for recommended use within the portfolios managed at Rathbones. Emma graduated with a BSc in Mathematics with Business Management from the University of East Anglia. She holds the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) designation and is a CFA charterholder. 

Euan MacDonald

Investment director

Euan MacDonald

Investment director

Edinburgh

Euan graduated from the University of Strathclyde with an MSc in Finance before joining Barclays Private Bank working in London, Geneva and latterly in Scotland. He joined Rathbones in 2014 and specialises in the management of charities and private clients. Euan is a CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) charter holder, a member of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI) and holds the Investment Management Certificate. He sits on Rathbones Developed Market Equity Committee and is responsible for the research of European investments.

Euan is a guest lecturer at Heriot-Watt University Investment Club focusing on the topics of stock analysis, sustainability and corporate governance. In addition to this he runs open days for students interested in working in the investment management industry.

He sits on the Scottish Council of the Outward Bound Trust and as an active fell runner promotes the benefits of outdoor pursuits in the development of young people.

Euan graduated from the University of Strathclyde with an MSc in Finance before joining Barclays Private Bank working in London, Geneva and latterly in Scotland. He joined Rathbones in 2014 and specialises in the management of charities and private clients. Euan is a CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) charter holder, a member of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI) and holds the Investment Management Certificate. He sits on Rathbones Developed Market Equity Committee and is responsible for the research of European investments.

Euan is a guest lecturer at Heriot-Watt University Investment Club focusing on the topics of stock analysis, sustainability and corporate governance. In addition to this he runs open days for students interested in working in the investment management industry.

He sits on the Scottish Council of the Outward Bound Trust and as an active fell runner promotes the benefits of outdoor pursuits in the development of young people.

Evangelos Assimakos

Investment director

Evangelos Assimakos

Investment director

Cambridge

Evangelos is an investment director who joined Rathbones in early 2012. He is responsible for managing a number of portfolios for private individuals, personal pensions, trusts and charities. He is a voting member of the firm’s Strategic Asset Allocation Committee and the Fixed Income Committee. For the last three years, he has also covered fixed income and commodities fund research, sitting on the Respective Collectives Committees. 

Prior to joining Rathbones, Evangelos spent seven years at Turcan Connell Solicitors and Asset Managers, originally working in their compliance department and during the last five years, managing private client portfolios and being responsible for the firm’s fixed income and commodities research as an investment manager. 

Evangelos holds an honours degree in Actuarial Mathematics & Statistics from Heriot Watt University and is a CFA charterholder. He also holds the Investment Management Certificate (IMC) and is a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Securities and Investment (FCSI).

Evangelos is an investment director who joined Rathbones in early 2012. He is responsible for managing a number of portfolios for private individuals, personal pensions, trusts and charities. He is a voting member of the firm’s Strategic Asset Allocation Committee and the Fixed Income Committee. For the last three years, he has also covered fixed income and commodities fund research, sitting on the Respective Collectives Committees. 

Prior to joining Rathbones, Evangelos spent seven years at Turcan Connell Solicitors and Asset Managers, originally working in their compliance department and during the last five years, managing private client portfolios and being responsible for the firm’s fixed income and commodities research as an investment manager. 

Evangelos holds an honours degree in Actuarial Mathematics & Statistics from Heriot Watt University and is a CFA charterholder. He also holds the Investment Management Certificate (IMC) and is a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Securities and Investment (FCSI).

Findlay Ingram

Investment manager

Findlay Ingram

Investment manager

London

Findlay joined Rathbones as an investment manager in 2018 and manages discretionary portfolios for private individuals, pension funds, family trusts and charities. He is a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investments and a member of the Overseas Equity Committee, contributing to the investment process at Rathbones.

Findlay graduated from Loughborough University with a degree in Economics & Finance before starting his career at Charles Stanley.

Findlay joined Rathbones as an investment manager in 2018 and manages discretionary portfolios for private individuals, pension funds, family trusts and charities. He is a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investments and a member of the Overseas Equity Committee, contributing to the investment process at Rathbones.

Findlay graduated from Loughborough University with a degree in Economics & Finance before starting his career at Charles Stanley.

Fiona Scade

Investment director

Fiona Scade

Investment director

London

Fiona joined Rathbones as an investment director in 2016. At Rathbones Fiona concentrates on investments for private individuals, their pensions, family trusts and charities, specialising in the management of multi-asset investment portfolios. She is a qualified Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investments and holds the Securities Institute Diploma. Fiona also holds a Diploma in Financial Planning with the CII.

Having graduated from the University of Nottingham with a 2.1 BSc, Fiona began her career at State Street Global Advisors as a graduate before moving to HSBC Global Asset Management in 2002 where she worked for 14 years in the Discretionary Wealth Management division. Fiona had many roles during her career at HSBC including head of Investment Trust Committee and regional head for the southern region working closely with clients and their advisers but her primary focus has always been on giving excellent service to her clients.

Fiona joined Rathbones as an investment director in 2016. At Rathbones Fiona concentrates on investments for private individuals, their pensions, family trusts and charities, specialising in the management of multi-asset investment portfolios. She is a qualified Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investments and holds the Securities Institute Diploma. Fiona also holds a Diploma in Financial Planning with the CII.

Having graduated from the University of Nottingham with a 2.1 BSc, Fiona began her career at State Street Global Advisors as a graduate before moving to HSBC Global Asset Management in 2002 where she worked for 14 years in the Discretionary Wealth Management division. Fiona had many roles during her career at HSBC including head of Investment Trust Committee and regional head for the southern region working closely with clients and their advisers but her primary focus has always been on giving excellent service to her clients.

Francesca Allen

Assistant investment manager

Francesca Allen

Assistant investment manager

London

Francesca is a assistant investment manager supporting James Blosse-Lynch and David Parsons in managing investment portfolios for private clients, pensions and trusts. She holds the Investment Management Certificate (IMC) and is currently working towards the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Program, having successfully completed CFA Level 1.

Prior to joining Rathbones in 2019, Francesca worked at Quantum Advisory LLP as an Investment Analyst, assisting Investment Consultants in the management of pension scheme portfolios. Francesca graduated from Cardiff University in 2017 where she achieved a first class honours degree in Business Management (BSc).

Francesca is a assistant investment manager supporting James Blosse-Lynch and David Parsons in managing investment portfolios for private clients, pensions and trusts. She holds the Investment Management Certificate (IMC) and is currently working towards the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Program, having successfully completed CFA Level 1.

Prior to joining Rathbones in 2019, Francesca worked at Quantum Advisory LLP as an Investment Analyst, assisting Investment Consultants in the management of pension scheme portfolios. Francesca graduated from Cardiff University in 2017 where she achieved a first class honours degree in Business Management (BSc).

Freddie Bennett

Investment director

Freddie Bennett

Investment director

London

Freddie is an investment director, managing a range of investment portfolios for individuals and their associated pensions, trusts and investment companies.

He joined Rathbones in 2018 having worked at Quilter Cheviot since 2008.

Freddie is a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment.  He has a degree in Business and French from the University of Manchester.

Freddie is an investment director, managing a range of investment portfolios for individuals and their associated pensions, trusts and investment companies.

He joined Rathbones in 2018 having worked at Quilter Cheviot since 2008.

Freddie is a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment.  He has a degree in Business and French from the University of Manchester.

Freddie Blunden

Investment manager

Freddie Blunden

Investment manager

Chichester

Freddie started his career in financial services at the beginning of 2018 when he joined Rathbones. In his role as an investment manager, he manages client portfolios on behalf of private clients, trusts and pension funds. Freddie particularly enjoys building relationships with his clients, understanding their circumstances and goals to provide an excellent service.

Freddie graduated from Queen Mary, University of London with a 2:1 in Mathematics. He is a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment, having passed the Chartered Wealth Manager qualification.

Freddie started his career in financial services at the beginning of 2018 when he joined Rathbones. In his role as an investment manager, he manages client portfolios on behalf of private clients, trusts and pension funds. Freddie particularly enjoys building relationships with his clients, understanding their circumstances and goals to provide an excellent service.

Freddie graduated from Queen Mary, University of London with a 2:1 in Mathematics. He is a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment, having passed the Chartered Wealth Manager qualification.

Gareth Pearl

Investment Director

Gareth Pearl

Investment Director

London

Gareth is an Investment Director who manages portfolios on behalf of charities and other not-for-profit organisations. Gareth joined Rathbones in 2015 from Quilter Cheviot. Prior to this, he graduated from the University of Nottingham in 2012 with a BA (Hons) degree in Politics. He is a member of Rathbones’ Portfolio Construction Committee and Engagement Committee.

Gareth is a Chartered Fellow of the CISI (FCSI) and obtained the Masters in Wealth Management in 2014. He has passed the CISI Professional Assessment in Sustainable and Responsible Investment. He has attended the Cass Business School “Charity Investment – Theory and Practice” course, the leading investment course for charities in the UK. Gareth is a governor of a primary school in East London.

Gareth is an Investment Director who manages portfolios on behalf of charities and other not-for-profit organisations. Gareth joined Rathbones in 2015 from Quilter Cheviot. Prior to this, he graduated from the University of Nottingham in 2012 with a BA (Hons) degree in Politics. He is a member of Rathbones’ Portfolio Construction Committee and Engagement Committee.

Gareth is a Chartered Fellow of the CISI (FCSI) and obtained the Masters in Wealth Management in 2014. He has passed the CISI Professional Assessment in Sustainable and Responsible Investment. He has attended the Cass Business School “Charity Investment – Theory and Practice” course, the leading investment course for charities in the UK. Gareth is a governor of a primary school in East London.