London, 8 September 2014: Ashcourt Rowan's financial planning division has expanded its team with a number of new hires.

The company has employed five new financial planners to help develop and grow the financial planning proposition offered to its clients. Simon Kempell and Gary Jones have joined the team in London, while Alex Valvassura will be based in Maidstone.

Simon has been in the industry for 27 years, having previously worked for a number of accountancy firms and more recently John Scott & Partners, now Towry. Gary has over 32 years experience in the industry and joins Ashcourt Rowan from RBS where he has worked for the past seven years. Alex also joins the firm from RBS. He is a highly-experienced adviser with 25 years in Corporate and Personal Financial Planning.

Additionally, Kerry Saunders has joined the Bournemouth office and Peter Woolgar will be based in Brighton. Peter joined Ashcourt Rowan after 37 years with NatWest and worked in Financial Planning for 25 years. Kerry has been in the industry for more than 10 years, having worked for Lloyds Banking Group and more recently as an IFA.

Commenting, Gaius Jones, CEO of Ashcourt Rowan Financial Planning, said: "Now that the integration with UKWM is nearly complete, we are ready to develop our proposition across the country and this can only be achieved by having the very best people on board. I am always delighted by the high standard of personnel we are able to attract through our doors, and our new planners are no exception. Together, we will work to develop our business across the country, while ensuring the same high standards of service and experience for our clients."

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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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