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.

Julie Smith

Investment manager

Julie Smith

Investment manager

Glasgow

Julie is an investment manager, managing investment portfolios on behalf of private clients, trusts, charities and pensions.  She is a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Securities and Investment Institute, completing her Diploma in December 2007.

Julie joined Rathbones in July 2015 following nearly nine years with Brewin Dolphin and five and a half years with Aberdeen Asset Managers in trainee and investment manager roles.

As well as Julie’s CISI Diploma, her qualifications also include the Investment Management Certificate, Financial Planning Certificates 1, 2 and 3, and a Degree in Commerce.

Julie is an investment manager, managing investment portfolios on behalf of private clients, trusts, charities and pensions.  She is a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Securities and Investment Institute, completing her Diploma in December 2007.

Julie joined Rathbones in July 2015 following nearly nine years with Brewin Dolphin and five and a half years with Aberdeen Asset Managers in trainee and investment manager roles.

As well as Julie’s CISI Diploma, her qualifications also include the Investment Management Certificate, Financial Planning Certificates 1, 2 and 3, and a Degree in Commerce.

Justin Armet

Investment director

Justin Armet

Investment director

Edinburgh

Justin is an investment director and has a broad range of investment mandates including those for private clients, SIPPs, trusts, and local charities. Justin is a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment, an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Bankers in Scotland and holds the Private Client Investment Advice and Management (PCIAM) which is a CISI Level 6 qualification.

Justin started his career in investment management in 1988 with Bank of Scotland, initially as a trainee investment manager. During his time with Bank of Scotland he was also responsible for developing and marketing the service. He joined Rathbones' Edinburgh office in 2010 following the acquisition of the Bank of Scotland business from Lloyds. 

Justin is an investment director and has a broad range of investment mandates including those for private clients, SIPPs, trusts, and local charities. Justin is a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment, an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Bankers in Scotland and holds the Private Client Investment Advice and Management (PCIAM) which is a CISI Level 6 qualification.

Justin started his career in investment management in 1988 with Bank of Scotland, initially as a trainee investment manager. During his time with Bank of Scotland he was also responsible for developing and marketing the service. He joined Rathbones' Edinburgh office in 2010 following the acquisition of the Bank of Scotland business from Lloyds. 

Justine Peck

Investment director and Regional coordinator for IFA relationships - South and South East

Justine Peck

Investment director and Regional coordinator for IFA relationships - South and South East

Winchester

Justine has a vast experience investing private client portfolios having been with Rathbones for more than 30 years. She is a respected member of our firm and sits on our Investment Executive Committee as well as the IFA Investment Committee.  She acts as regional co-ordinator for IFA relationships across the South, recognising the importance of a holistic approach to clients’ finances. 

Justine is active in the local area and as deputy head of Rathbones’ Winchester office she heads up our annual carol concert in the historic setting of Winchester Cathedral among other events. Many of Justine’s clients have invested with her for several generations and she sees her role as more than just managing investments. She is passionate about getting to know families and helping them grow over the years to meet both their investment goals and life ambitions.

Justine has a vast experience investing private client portfolios having been with Rathbones for more than 30 years. She is a respected member of our firm and sits on our Investment Executive Committee as well as the IFA Investment Committee.  She acts as regional co-ordinator for IFA relationships across the South, recognising the importance of a holistic approach to clients’ finances. 

Justine is active in the local area and as deputy head of Rathbones’ Winchester office she heads up our annual carol concert in the historic setting of Winchester Cathedral among other events. Many of Justine’s clients have invested with her for several generations and she sees her role as more than just managing investments. She is passionate about getting to know families and helping them grow over the years to meet both their investment goals and life ambitions.

Kate Palmer

Investment manager

Kate Palmer

Investment manager

Winchester

Kate joined Rathbones as an Investment Manager in 2016 and is based in our Winchester office. She concentrates on investments for private individuals, their pensions, family trusts and charities, specialising in the management of multi-asset portfolios. Within Rathbones, Kate sits on various committees including our Vulnerable Client Panel as well as specialist teams focussed on supporting Entrepreneurs and Divorcee clients.
Kate’s career started at Bordier UK in London in 2005 where she trained and became an Investment Manager. She also sat on the Investment Committee at Bordier and was Head of Structured Products. 
Prior to Bordier, she graduated from the University of Manchester with an honours degree in Economics specialising in Accounting and Finance. Before achieving the Masters in Wealth Management. She was named in the Top 30 under 30 in 2013 and more recently in 2022 was the Citywealth Investment Manager of the Year, Gold.

Kate joined Rathbones as an Investment Manager in 2016 and is based in our Winchester office. She concentrates on investments for private individuals, their pensions, family trusts and charities, specialising in the management of multi-asset portfolios. Within Rathbones, Kate sits on various committees including our Vulnerable Client Panel as well as specialist teams focussed on supporting Entrepreneurs and Divorcee clients.
Kate’s career started at Bordier UK in London in 2005 where she trained and became an Investment Manager. She also sat on the Investment Committee at Bordier and was Head of Structured Products. 
Prior to Bordier, she graduated from the University of Manchester with an honours degree in Economics specialising in Accounting and Finance. Before achieving the Masters in Wealth Management. She was named in the Top 30 under 30 in 2013 and more recently in 2022 was the Citywealth Investment Manager of the Year, Gold.

Keith Mackenzie

Investment director

Keith Mackenzie

Investment director

Edinburgh

Keith is an investment director, responsible for managing a number of portfolios for private individuals, personal pensions, trusts and charities.

He is a member of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment and holds an honours degree in Business Studies. Prior to joining Rathbones in May 2012, Keith spent four years working as an investment manager for Williams De Broe in Edinburgh having previously worked for Gerrards and Barclays Wealth.

Keith is an investment director, responsible for managing a number of portfolios for private individuals, personal pensions, trusts and charities.

He is a member of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment and holds an honours degree in Business Studies. Prior to joining Rathbones in May 2012, Keith spent four years working as an investment manager for Williams De Broe in Edinburgh having previously worked for Gerrards and Barclays Wealth.

Kieran Smith

Client service executive

Kieran Smith

Client service executive

London

Kieran joined Rathbones in March 2017 in our Middle Office team having previously worked for Equiniti Financial Services as a senior transfers administrator.

He started his administrative career in 1994 and has worked in various administration roles throughout his career.

Kieran lives in Kent with his partner and two young sons. In his spare time he plays in a local pool league and is a keen follower of football.

Kieran joined Rathbones in March 2017 in our Middle Office team having previously worked for Equiniti Financial Services as a senior transfers administrator.

He started his administrative career in 1994 and has worked in various administration roles throughout his career.

Kieran lives in Kent with his partner and two young sons. In his spare time he plays in a local pool league and is a keen follower of football.

Kirsten Douglas

Client service executive

Kirsten Douglas

Client service executive

London

Kirsten assists Andy Pitt and Gareth Pearl with the administration of charity portfolios. She joined Rathbones early in 2017, after previously working for JP Morgan for over 10 years in client services.

Kirsten graduated from Edinburgh University with a BA (Hons) degree in Business Management.

Kirsten assists Andy Pitt and Gareth Pearl with the administration of charity portfolios. She joined Rathbones early in 2017, after previously working for JP Morgan for over 10 years in client services.

Kirsten graduated from Edinburgh University with a BA (Hons) degree in Business Management.

Kirsty Cartwright

Investment director

Kirsty Cartwright

Investment director

Birmingham

Kirsty is an investment director helping individuals and their families maximise their wealth and take control of their finances principally through bespoke discretionary portfolios in general investment accounts, trusts, ISAs, pensions, and offshore bonds. She is a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Securities and Investments (CISI) and a Governor at Elmhurst Ballet School.

Kirsty has over 20 years’ experience in the industry starting with Greig Middleton (now Barclays Wealth) in Glasgow in 2000. She builds good client relationships through a friendly and straightforward approach.

Kirsty joined Rathbones in February 2024 as part of the merger with Investec Wealth & Investment having previously spent more than 17 years at RBC Brewin Dolphin in Birmingham. She has an undergraduate degree from the University of Aberdeen and postgraduate degree from the University of Strathclyde.

Kirsty is an investment director helping individuals and their families maximise their wealth and take control of their finances principally through bespoke discretionary portfolios in general investment accounts, trusts, ISAs, pensions, and offshore bonds. She is a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Securities and Investments (CISI) and a Governor at Elmhurst Ballet School.

Kirsty has over 20 years’ experience in the industry starting with Greig Middleton (now Barclays Wealth) in Glasgow in 2000. She builds good client relationships through a friendly and straightforward approach.

Kirsty joined Rathbones in February 2024 as part of the merger with Investec Wealth & Investment having previously spent more than 17 years at RBC Brewin Dolphin in Birmingham. She has an undergraduate degree from the University of Aberdeen and postgraduate degree from the University of Strathclyde.

Lee Barter

Investment director

Lee Barter

Investment director

London

Lee Joined Rathbones in 2011 as an Investment Manager. He manages investments for a range of private clients, pension funds, trusts and charities.

Prior to joining Rathbones from Barclays Wealth, Lee has over 15 years’ experience within the private client investment management industry and has worked at Blackrock in the Charities division and managed private client portfolios for a number of years at Investec.

Lee is a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI) and holds the CISI Diploma in Investment Management.

Lee is also a member of the Rathbone Collective Committee, specialising in Asia, Emerging Markets and Commodities.

Lee Joined Rathbones in 2011 as an Investment Manager. He manages investments for a range of private clients, pension funds, trusts and charities.

Prior to joining Rathbones from Barclays Wealth, Lee has over 15 years’ experience within the private client investment management industry and has worked at Blackrock in the Charities division and managed private client portfolios for a number of years at Investec.

Lee is a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI) and holds the CISI Diploma in Investment Management.

Lee is also a member of the Rathbone Collective Committee, specialising in Asia, Emerging Markets and Commodities.