Tilney Smith & Williamson appoints experienced wealth management professional to help drive continued growth

Tilney Smith & Williamson, the leading wealth management and professional services group, has announced the appointment of experienced wealth management professional Richard Stanwell as Investment Director. Richard brings 25 years of financial service experience and will help drive the continued growth of the firm’s London investment management team.

Richard joins Tilney Smith & Williamson from EFG Private Bank where, from 2018, he was Senior Director and worked with a range of clients, including trusts, foundations, HNW / UHNW individuals and family offices. Prior to that he held senior roles at Kleinwort Benson, where he was Head of UK Teams, and Barclays Wealth. Richard is a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment and holds the AFPC qualification.

Chris Kenny, Managing Director at Tilney Smith & Williamson commented: “I am delighted to welcome Richard to the team at Tilney Smith & Williamson. This is a significant appointment for us and I know that Richard will play an important role in helping to bring continued growth to our wealth management business. Richard has operated at a senior level at a number of leading financial service firms and our clients will benefit from his extensive experience and expertise.”

Richard added: “I am very pleased to be joining Tilney Smith & Williamson. I have worked with many of the team in the past, so it’s great to be joining former colleagues again. I have long been impressed by the firm’s breadth of services, including investment management, financial planning and tax, as well its investment propositions, incorporating bespoke, managed portfolio service, AIM and Bestinvest.

"It’s great to be joining a firm that has the ability to look after clients nationally and internationally, and a strong investment track record which continues to serve clients very well. I look forward to building on the established relationships I already have and helping Tilney Smith & Williamson continue to grow in the market.”