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.

David Nelson

Senior Financial Planning Director

David Nelson

Senior Financial Planning Director

London

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.

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.

David Nicholsby

Investment director

David Nicholsby

Investment director

Bristol

David joined Greenbank in January 2020, he is an investment director specialising in managing ethical portfolios on behalf of private clients, trust and charities. David previously worked as an analyst in Henley-on-Thames before making the move to Bristol to join the Greenbank team. David read Economics at the University of Manchester and is a CFA charterholder.

David joined Greenbank in January 2020, he is an investment director specialising in managing ethical portfolios on behalf of private clients, trust and charities. David previously worked as an analyst in Henley-on-Thames before making the move to Bristol to join the Greenbank team. David read Economics at the University of Manchester and is a CFA charterholder.

David Parsons

Investment director

David Parsons

Investment director

London

David is an investment director working alongside James Blosse-Lynch, managing investment portfolios for private clients, pensions and trusts. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and holds the Investment Management Certificate (IMC). 

Prior to joining Rathbones, David worked at Schroders for six years in the multi-asset investment team. Before moving into financial services David was in the British Army, serving in The Royal Regiment of Scotland. 

David is an investment director working alongside James Blosse-Lynch, managing investment portfolios for private clients, pensions and trusts. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and holds the Investment Management Certificate (IMC). 

Prior to joining Rathbones, David worked at Schroders for six years in the multi-asset investment team. Before moving into financial services David was in the British Army, serving in The Royal Regiment of Scotland. 

David Shepherd

Investment director

David Shepherd

Investment director

London

David is an investment manager who jointly manages private client, trust and charity portfolios with Nick Fisher and Christopher James having joined Rathbones in 2001 following the takeover of JP Morgan Chase Fleming. He previously worked with Nick at Flemings and prior to that in Lloyd’s insurance market dealing with members of Lloyd’s. David is a Fellow of the Chartered Securities and Investment Institute.

David is an investment manager who jointly manages private client, trust and charity portfolios with Nick Fisher and Christopher James having joined Rathbones in 2001 following the takeover of JP Morgan Chase Fleming. He previously worked with Nick at Flemings and prior to that in Lloyd’s insurance market dealing with members of Lloyd’s. David is a Fellow of the Chartered Securities and Investment Institute.

David Shorrock

Investment Director

David Shorrock

Investment Director

Liverpool

Based in the Leeds Office, David joined Rathbones in 2024 as an Investment Director. He enjoys managing multi-asset portfolios for private individuals, pension funds, trusts and companies. He prides himself on building close relationships with clients and delivering the highest quality of service.

David is a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment, a Chartered Wealth Manager and holds an honours degree in Business Studies. He has over 23 years of industry experience, having most recently worked as an investment director at Brown Shipley.

Based in the Leeds Office, David joined Rathbones in 2024 as an Investment Director. He enjoys managing multi-asset portfolios for private individuals, pension funds, trusts and companies. He prides himself on building close relationships with clients and delivering the highest quality of service.

David is a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment, a Chartered Wealth Manager and holds an honours degree in Business Studies. He has over 23 years of industry experience, having most recently worked as an investment director at Brown Shipley.

David Tod

Investment director

David Tod

Investment director

London

David is an investment director responsible for managing private client portfolios, self-invested personal pensions, trusts and charities. 

He joined Rathbones in 2014 and has over a decade of investment experience, having worked previously at Jupiter Asset Management and Brown Shipley. Prior to this David graduated from the University of Manchester with a first class honours degree in Economics and Finance. 

He is a CFA charterholder and is a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI). He sits on the Diversifiers Committee and has a particular interest in behavioural finance and disruptive technology.

David is a keen sportsperson and enjoys travelling in the UK and abroad.

David is an investment director responsible for managing private client portfolios, self-invested personal pensions, trusts and charities. 

He joined Rathbones in 2014 and has over a decade of investment experience, having worked previously at Jupiter Asset Management and Brown Shipley. Prior to this David graduated from the University of Manchester with a first class honours degree in Economics and Finance. 

He is a CFA charterholder and is a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI). He sits on the Diversifiers Committee and has a particular interest in behavioural finance and disruptive technology.

David is a keen sportsperson and enjoys travelling in the UK and abroad.

David Wainman

Investment Manager - Leeds

David Wainman

Investment Manager - Leeds

Liverpool

Based in the Leeds Office, David joined Rathbones in 2024 in the Investment Team. He has over 21 years of industry experience, having most recently worked as an Investment Director at Brown Shipley. He enjoys managing multi-asset portfolios for wealthy families, pension funds, trusts and companies. He prides himself on building close relationships with clients and delivering the highest quality of service.

David is a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment, a Chartered Wealth Manager and holds an Honours degree in Financial and Business Economics.

Based in the Leeds Office, David joined Rathbones in 2024 in the Investment Team. He has over 21 years of industry experience, having most recently worked as an Investment Director at Brown Shipley. He enjoys managing multi-asset portfolios for wealthy families, pension funds, trusts and companies. He prides himself on building close relationships with clients and delivering the highest quality of service.

David is a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment, a Chartered Wealth Manager and holds an Honours degree in Financial and Business Economics.

David White

Investment director

David White

Investment director

Kendal

David joined the Kendal office of Rathbones in 2001, having spent over 10 years completing his training and managing high net worth clients for Coutts in London.

David was awarded the Securities Institute Diploma and is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment. On an ongoing basis, David continues to receive his annual Statement of Professional Standing from the Institute.

Based in the Kendal office, David manages a range of private client, trust, pension and charity portfolios. In addition, he is a part of the Rathbones Procedures Committee which meets regularly to discuss and review internal processes, and is responsible for coordinating the Rathbones Financial Adviser Specialist Group within the North region.

David joined the Kendal office of Rathbones in 2001, having spent over 10 years completing his training and managing high net worth clients for Coutts in London.

David was awarded the Securities Institute Diploma and is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment. On an ongoing basis, David continues to receive his annual Statement of Professional Standing from the Institute.

Based in the Kendal office, David manages a range of private client, trust, pension and charity portfolios. In addition, he is a part of the Rathbones Procedures Committee which meets regularly to discuss and review internal processes, and is responsible for coordinating the Rathbones Financial Adviser Specialist Group within the North region.

Dawn Armour

Investment manager's assistant

Dawn Armour

Investment manager's assistant

Liverpool

Dawn is an investment manager's assistant, specialising in the administration of charity clients, as part of Rathbones specialist charity team. Dawn is a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Securities and Investments and has more than 30 years of financial industry experience. She started her career at Rathbones in 1987 and as well as administering private clients, has worked within the charity team since its inception.

Dawn is an investment manager's assistant, specialising in the administration of charity clients, as part of Rathbones specialist charity team. Dawn is a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Securities and Investments and has more than 30 years of financial industry experience. She started her career at Rathbones in 1987 and as well as administering private clients, has worked within the charity team since its inception.