Our People

Tony began his career in financial services in 1984 working for Commercial Union, before moving to Barclays where he specialised in pension plan administration. He joined Saunderson House in 1989 as a trainee financial planner, where he built extensive experience in successfully helping individuals manage their wealth, and was appointed a Director of the company in 1996. In January 2012, he became the Chief Executive Officer and is a member of the Saunderson House Board of Directors. 

During his long career at Saunderson House, Tony has played a key role in cultivating a culture of always putting our clients’ interests and goals at the heart of everything we do, and building a business that maintains strong client-advisor relationships – providing personal advice rather than selling products. Tony holds responsibility for setting the firm’s strategic direction, championing our conduct agenda and instilling the firm’s core values. He also plays a fundamental part in continuing to develop the company’s corporate social responsibility and staff engagement programmes. 

Tony holds the Advanced Diploma in Financial Planning and is an Associate of the Chartered Insurance Institute and is a Chartered Financial Planner. In 2017, he was a winner in the Finance Monthly CEO Awards and has led Saunderson House in its recognition through numerous awards in recent years including the Best Wealth Management Adviser in the 2017 Money Marketing Awards. 

Aidan is a Chartered Financial Planner and a Fellow of the Personal Finance Society. He joined Rathbones in 2021 as part of the acquisition of Saunderson House. Prior to joining Saunderson House in 2017, Aidan worked for a London-based mortgage and protection broker, which sparked his passion for helping people with their personal finances. He now has almost 8 years’ experience of helping private clients and their families to achieve their financial goals and ambitions through a range of financial planning services including but not limited to: investment planning, retirement planning and estate planning.

He finds great satisfaction in giving his clients peace of mind when planning for contingencies and making financial decisions about their futures, evidenced by the following testimonial from one of his current clients:

“Aidan has been my first point of contact at Rathbones through the most difficult part of my life following the premature death of my husband. When I was least able to make any sensible decisions, he was there every step of the way to take me from a wife who allowed her husband to do everything regarding financial matters, to an independent woman who is now responsible for her own financial destiny, and I couldn't have achieved that without Aidan’s support, patience, and kindness. Aidan and the team have done a wonderful job for me, and they make me feel confident going forward that I will be financially secure and if I ever have any concerns, they are always there to advise me and put my mind at rest. Thank you, Aidan, and thank you Rathbones."

Aidan also holds a first-class honours degree in Financial Mathematics from the University of Kent and currently lives in St. Albans. Outside of work, Aidan enjoys spending time with his fiancée, family, and friends. He is also a keen skier and enjoys travelling the world and experiencing new cultures.

Alanah joined Rathbones in 2015 and has over 11 years’ experience in the industry having previously worked for Brewin Dolphin.  

She holds the both the Chartered Financial Planner designation and Fellow status from the Personal Finance Society.  She is also studying towards the Internationally recognised Financial planner TM certification from the Chartered Institute of Securities and Investment.  

Alanah is passionate about proving a holistic financial planning service including matters such as tax planning, Retirement income planning, Inheritance tax and estate planning.  

Alex joined the firm having graduated from King’s College London with a degree in History. Alex is a Chartered Financial Planner and previously led the New Business team. He has experience dealing with clients in a wide range of circumstances. Alex believes in the value of a long-term relationship to truly understand client’s needs and objectives, and to construct a bespoke financial planning strategy accordingly. Outside of work, Alex enjoys his London-living and is a keen squash and hockey player.  As a proud Mancunian, he is also an avid Manchester United, Sale Sharks and Lancashire cricket supporter.
 

Alex joined Rathbones after 10 years with a regional Chartered Financial Planning and Accountancy practice based in West Sussex.

Being a Chartered Financial Planner and one of the few in the UK to be accredited by the legal body Resolution, he has a depth of experience in all areas of planning for every life stage. This ranges from tax efficient investing to retirement planning to estate and long-term care planning.

Working alongside an accountancy practice for many years, Alex has a strong understanding of tax and trust legislation, as well as extensive knowledge of the pensions system which has seen him act as expert witness for the courts on a number of occasions as well as mentoring colleagues. 

In 2015, he was named in the UK’s top 35 financial advisers aged under 35.

Alex is passionate about getting to know his clients, building lasting relationships providing a friendly, personable service. He most enjoys helping clients understand complex financial matters by making them seem simple, explaining concepts in relatable and meaningful terms.

Alex joined Saunderson House (SHL) in 2015 as part of the graduate trainee programme and is now a Chartered Financial Planner and part of Rathbones Financial Planning following the acquisition of SHL in October 2021. He enjoys working with clients to help them determine and prioritise their financial goals and put in place a robust plan to achieve them.  This covers those accumulating wealth in the earlier stages of their journey, through to retired individuals who require assistance with ensuring that they can sustain their standard of living for their lifetimes.  Outside of work, Alex is an avid sports fan and enjoys skiing as well as playing football and golf.  He also enjoys travelling to and exploring new places and cultures.

Alex is a Chartered Financial Planner, a Fellow of the Personal Finance Society and also holds the Investment Management Certificate (CFA). He joined Rathbones in 2019 and has significant knowledge and experience in providing the advice and direction which enables clients to meet their financial goals.

Alex helps on a broad range of areas including investment structuring, wealth preservation, retirement planning and legacy planning.

Previously, Alex managed the financial planning team at Kleinwort Benson and was awarded “Best Wealth Planning Team” at the WealthBriefing European Awards, 2017.

I joined Saunderson House in 2009 after graduating from Durham University with a degree in Economics.  I became a Chartered Financial Planner in 2014, and joined Rathbones Financial Planning following the acquisition of Saunderson House in October 2021. I enjoy working closely with clients to help them achieve their objectives, and find the personal nature of the work extremely rewarding. Outside of work I enjoy keeping fit and active, and following the highs and lows of the England cricket team.
 

Ben joined Rathbones Financial Planning in 2017 and is a Fellow of the Personal Finance Society. He passionately believes in the value of tailored holistic financial planning and working with clients to help them achieve their lifetime objectives. Ben advises clients across a broad range of areas including wealth preservation, investment structuring, retirement planning as well as succession and inheritance tax planning. He takes a proactive approach to ensure clients are reassured that they are making the right decisions with their wealth.

Ben graduated from the University of York in 2009 with a BSc (Hons) in Environment, Economics and Ecology. Ben also has a Masters from the University of Leeds in Engineering Geology. He previously worked as an Environmental Manager on large national infrastructure projects before moving to Rathbones to pursue a career within Financial Planning.