Mr Saunderson joins the firm this week, bringing over 20 years’ experience advising private clients, families and business owners. He joins Rathbones from Trinity Bridge, where he was private client director, and with prior senior roles at PwC, Grant Thornton and Maclay Murray & Spens.

He will work closely with colleagues across Rathbones’ Glasgow, Edinburgh and Belfast offices, helping to meet the regions’ growing demand for high quality financial planning and investment guidance.

Angus Kerr, area head for Scotland and Northern Ireland, said: “We’re pleased to welcome Bruce to Rathbones. His technical expertise, integrity and client first approach make him an invaluable addition and central to our growth agenda.

“Bruce brings significant depth to our wealth planning capability and will help us continue to grow our presence across Scotland and Northern Ireland.”

Mr Saunderson added: “I’m delighted to be joining Rathbones at a key time to support clients across Scotland and Northern Ireland.

“My focus will be helping families, professionals and business owners organise, protect and grow their wealth with consistently high-quality, joined-up planning and investment advice.”