Our financial planning team

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.