Two new senior hires

WHIreland announces two new senior hires as the Group continues to expand its Wealth Management business in the regions

As part of its continuing plans to grow its wealth management business and strengthen its regional offices, WHIreland has announced the appointment of Peter Everitt as an Independent Financial Adviser (IFA) in Cardiff, and Steve Hutchings as Business Development Manager in Milton Keynes.

Peter will report to Christy Morrison, Head of Wealth Planning, and will work closely with the Cardiff Wealth Management Team, headed by Terry Lewis. Steve will report to Rupert Yeoward, Deputy Head of Wealth Management and Head of Milton Keynes Office, Paul Wilson.

Both new hires bring with them a wealth of skills and industry knowledge; Peter joins WHIreland from being a self-employed IFA in South Wales where he has established a long standing client relationships. Steve joins from a 20 year career at Coutts & Co, where he was Team Leader and Director, and set up Coutts’  Milton Keynes office in 2006.

These two  appointments are  part of a continuing programme of change to strengthen   the wealth management division at WHIreland, which included the appointment of Roddy Buchanan, as Head of the Wealth Management Division last year.

Commenting on the appointments, Roddy Buchanan said, “The appointments of Peter and Steve to our Cardiff and Milton Keynes offices  demonstrates our ongoing commitment to our regional offices and our focus on   providing  fully tailored wealth planning advice  to our clients, as well as expert investment management. The extensive experience of both new joiners  will be instrumental in the continued development of our wealth management proposition and dedication to fulfilling the client led ethos we are so proud of.”