Brewin Dolphin, one of the UK's largest independently-owned private client wealth managers, announced today that Guy Foster has been appointed Head of Research for the Group.  Guy, who joined the firm in 2006 as an analyst, was promoted to Head of Portfolio Strategy in 2012. He has been a key member of the Group's Asset Allocation process for most of this time and has been instrumental in the development of Brewin Dolphin's award winning Managed Funds Service.  Guy is a holder of the Securities Institute Diploma, the IMC and is a CFA charterholder.  He is a regular contributor to the business and financial media and is a member of the Society of Business Economists.

Brewin Dolphin's research team of more than 20 covers all major asset classes and all means of accessing those asset classes.

Guy Foster said: "I am tremendously privileged to be taking the helm of such a strong team.  Together we shall be seeking the deepest insights and clearest strategies to build the optimum investment solutions for our clients. We're in an unrivalled position to do this and we intend to make the most of it."

Stephen Ford, Director and Head of Investment Management said "We have no in-house products and Research has been a key component of our portfolio management service at Brewin Dolphin since 1997.  As the largest independently owned wealth manager, being able to leverage a strong research function is a major source of competitive advantage and I know Guy will to continue to build the team as well as our enviable reputation for research and analysis. "

Brewin Dolphin provides a comprehensive investment management service for private investors, charities and pension funds. The Brewin Dolphin Group manages £28 billion of funds for over 100,000 private clients and has more than 30 offices throughout the UK and Channel Islands.

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