UK-based wealth manager Brooks Macdonald Group has expanded its Scotland operations by hiring three investment professionals from RBC Brewin Dolphin, set to join on 1 July 2025.
Stephen Martin, Alan Riddell, and Vicky Drysdale will join as senior investment managers and head of advisor solutions for Scotland, at Brooks Macdonald, respectively.
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The trio have over 25 years of investment management experience.
Martin latterly held the position of head of office and divisional director at RBC Brewin Dolphin in Glasgow, where he managed accounts for Private Clients, Trusts, and Charities.
Riddell was also a divisional director at RBC Brewin Dolphin, catering to a diverse clientele including individuals, families, trusts, pension funds, as well as charities.
Drysdale was a divisional director and headed the intermediary team at RBC Brewin Dolphin.
Brooks Macdonald CEO Andrea Montague said: “Brooks Macdonald is delighted to welcome Stephen, Alan, and Vicky in July to our team to build on our long standing and valued relationships with Independent Financial Advisors and clients.”
Brooks Macdonald has been serving clients since 1991. It has been publicly traded on AIM since 2005.
Last month, Brooks Macdonald finalised the sale of its international division, Brooks Macdonald Asset Management (International) Limited (BMI), to Canaccord Genuity Wealth Management in a transaction valued up to £50.85m ($65.75m).
Announced in September 2024, the deal comprises an upfront payment of £28m ($36.2m), with an additional £22.85m ($29.5m) dependent on performance over the next two years.
