Ben Douglass-Lee

Investment manager

Ben Douglass-Lee

Investment manager

Glasgow

Ben joined Rathbones following the acquisition of Speirs & Jeffrey, where he initially started on the trainee scheme in 2018.  

Ben is a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment. He has obtained the Investment Advice Diploma in Securities & Derivatives and Chartered Wealth Manager (CWM) qualification.  Ben holds a degree in Industrial Design & Technology from Loughborough University.

Ben works predominantly with Mark Cowan and Stephanie Graham,  providing assistance for a wide range of clients including individuals, families, trusts, pension funds and charitable organisations.

Ben joined Rathbones following the acquisition of Speirs & Jeffrey, where he initially started on the trainee scheme in 2018.  

Ben is a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment. He has obtained the Investment Advice Diploma in Securities & Derivatives and Chartered Wealth Manager (CWM) qualification.  Ben holds a degree in Industrial Design & Technology from Loughborough University.

Ben works predominantly with Mark Cowan and Stephanie Graham,  providing assistance for a wide range of clients including individuals, families, trusts, pension funds and charitable organisations.

Lizzie Enever

Client service executive

Lizzie Enever

Client service executive

London

Lizzie joined Rathbones in 2019 having previously worked at Seven Investment Management as a private client assistant relationship manager for just under four years.

She has nearly ten years’ experience in back office/operation asset transfers and front office roles with Tilney Bestinvest and Octopus Investments.

Lizzie joined Rathbones in 2019 having previously worked at Seven Investment Management as a private client assistant relationship manager for just under four years.

She has nearly ten years’ experience in back office/operation asset transfers and front office roles with Tilney Bestinvest and Octopus Investments.

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.

Michael Hanna

Corporate development analyst

Michael Hanna

Corporate development analyst

London

Michael is a corporate development analyst supporting Rupert Pepper as part of the team responsible for coordinating the M&A activities for the Group and leading Group-wide strategic projects. Prior to his current role, Michael worked as an assistant investment manager within a team specialising in the management of private clients, pension schemes and trusts.

He holds a BSc Honours in Economics from Brunel University and is an Associate of the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment having completed his Investment Advice Diploma. Michael is currently studying towards becoming a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA).

Michael is a corporate development analyst supporting Rupert Pepper as part of the team responsible for coordinating the M&A activities for the Group and leading Group-wide strategic projects. Prior to his current role, Michael worked as an assistant investment manager within a team specialising in the management of private clients, pension schemes and trusts.

He holds a BSc Honours in Economics from Brunel University and is an Associate of the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment having completed his Investment Advice Diploma. Michael is currently studying towards becoming a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA).

Ben Derber

Equity analyst

Ben Derber

Equity analyst

London

Ben joined Rathbones’ research department in 2019 as a generalist covering UK and overseas equities. Ben formerly worked for 10 years as a buy-side analyst at Manulife Asset Management with primary responsibility for the Industrials, Telecommunication Services, and Material sectors in Europe and Japan. His role there included performing in-depth company research, portfolio construction and client communication. He graduated with a 2:1 degree in English Language and Literature from Oxford in 2006 and is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder.

Ben joined Rathbones’ research department in 2019 as a generalist covering UK and overseas equities. Ben formerly worked for 10 years as a buy-side analyst at Manulife Asset Management with primary responsibility for the Industrials, Telecommunication Services, and Material sectors in Europe and Japan. His role there included performing in-depth company research, portfolio construction and client communication. He graduated with a 2:1 degree in English Language and Literature from Oxford in 2006 and is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder.

Lou Scott

Assistant Investment Manager

Lou Scott

Assistant Investment Manager

Cambridge

Lou is a client service executive in our Cambridge office.

She studied English Literature at Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge and graduated in 2016. Shortly after she joined Rathbones in December 2016 and has since completed the IOC and is now studying towards a level 4 IMC qualification.

Lou supports the investment team and provides clients with a dedicated point of contact for their non-investment needs. She also sits on the Rathbones Cambridge Charity Committee, helping to support and fundraise for charities in the local area.

Lou is a client service executive in our Cambridge office.

She studied English Literature at Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge and graduated in 2016. Shortly after she joined Rathbones in December 2016 and has since completed the IOC and is now studying towards a level 4 IMC qualification.

Lou supports the investment team and provides clients with a dedicated point of contact for their non-investment needs. She also sits on the Rathbones Cambridge Charity Committee, helping to support and fundraise for charities in the local area.

Darin Durkin

Assistant investment manager

Darin Durkin

Assistant investment manager

Liverpool

Darin started with Rathbones in 1992 after a period of time in the International Petroleum Exchange. He had a number of roles within Rathbones before joining the team as an assistant investment manager. He has been part of the team since 1995. Darin is fully qualified and is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment.

Darin started with Rathbones in 1992 after a period of time in the International Petroleum Exchange. He had a number of roles within Rathbones before joining the team as an assistant investment manager. He has been part of the team since 1995. Darin is fully qualified and is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment.

Lee Pearce

Investment Manager

Lee Pearce

Investment Manager

Cambridge

Lee works alongside Mark Winchester in the Cambridge office, looking after client portfolios and as a dedicated point of client contact. He also sits on the Rathbones Cambridge Charity Committee, helping to support and fundraise for charities in the local area.

Lee studied International Relations with Political Economy at the University of Birmingham and graduated in 2014. He is a member of the Institute for Securities and Investment and has also obtained his masters in Wealth Management, as well as the Investment Management Certificate. In his spare time he enjoys running, cycling and golf.

Lee works alongside Mark Winchester in the Cambridge office, looking after client portfolios and as a dedicated point of client contact. He also sits on the Rathbones Cambridge Charity Committee, helping to support and fundraise for charities in the local area.

Lee studied International Relations with Political Economy at the University of Birmingham and graduated in 2014. He is a member of the Institute for Securities and Investment and has also obtained his masters in Wealth Management, as well as the Investment Management Certificate. In his spare time he enjoys running, cycling and golf.

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.

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.

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