13 August 2014: Ashcourt Rowan Asset Management, part of the UK wealth management group, has recruited James Brooks as business distribution director. James will work with chief executive officer Harry Burnham to further enhance the company's relationship and level of service to the external intermediary market.

James joins the business from Brewin Dolphin where he held the role of head of business distribution for the last nine years working closely with the business development team. Prior to this he was SIPP and Offshore Manager at Gerrard Investment Management.

Commenting on the appointment, Harry Burnham, chief executive officer of Ashcourt Rowan Asset Management said: 'James' appointment further underlines our ability to attract some of the top people in the industry and I am delighted to have him on board. James will take forward key strategic partnerships with SIPP, Offshore Bond Providers and Wrap Platforms as well as representation on national and regional IFA panels. We aim to provide the highest level of service to our clients and intermediaries, alongside our high-quality research from our central investment team, and James' appointment is testament to our commitment to maintain and improve these standards."

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About Ashcourt Rowan plc

Ashcourt Rowan plc provides a range of expert, integrated wealth management and employee benefits consultancy services for individuals, families, charities and trusts, business owners and employers.

Its financial planners, investment managers and consultants deliver services to clients on a face-to-face basis nationally, supported by dedicated technical departments in London and Leeds.

Headquartered in the City of London, Ashcourt Rowan has offices in Bath, Bournemouth, Brighton, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Exeter, Leeds, Macclesfield, Maidstone, Manchester, Rugby, Salisbury, St Andrews, Winchester and York.

For further information please contact:

Maitland
Marina Burton/ Daniel Yea
Tel: 020 7379 5151
Email: ashcourtrowan@maitland.co.uk

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