Thorntons Investments appoints senior business development manager for London and South Coast

He will work with investment professionals, intermediaries and wealth managers across London and the South to grow discretionary investment services business, particularly the use of AIM investment for IHT planning.

Mr Sheppard joins the Dundee-based wealth management boutique from Close Brothers Asset Management where he had responsibility for promoting discretionary and fund-based solutions to intermediaries across the South Coast of England. Previously he worked in financial and investment services at Brewin Dolphin and, prior to that, Standard Life.

David Holmes, head of business development at Thorntons Investments, said: “I am delighted to welcome Nick on board. His appointment marks a milestone in our strategic development programme and is a statement of our commitment to work closely with the professional financial intermediary community across the UK. He is highly thought of in the industry and brings an excellent network of contacts which, together with his technical knowledge and professionalism, will drive growth and awareness of our AIM IHT products and discretionary fund services.

Mr Sheppard added: “I’m genuinely excited to be joining Thorntons Investments and I am impressed by the strength and quality of their team and their investment solutions. I am really looking forward to representing Thorntons Investments and to working closely with adviser firms across London and the South.”