Premier hires for new South West operation
PRESS RELEASE 22 October 2014
Premier hires former Barclays Wealth director and six wealth managers for new South West operation Premier, the corporate benefits and wealth management firm, has hired Barclays Wealth director Paul Freeman and his former team. Paul Freeman was formerly the South West Regional Director for Barclays Wealth and joins Premier as Head of Premier Wealth Planning, taking over the national IFA operation. Freeman is a Chartered Financial Planner and Chartered Wealth Manager. Joining Paul at Premier are the authorised wealth managers Andrew Wakely, Mick Smith, Scott Ellis, Gareth Helyer, Kate Nield and Gareth Morris. Kate Ross, Rebekah Pettersson and Lisa Taynton have also moved from Barclays to join the support team. Commenting on the appointments, Managing Director Paul Couchman, Premier, said: “To have a team of such calibre join the business is a major coup for Premier. They bring with them significant experience in wealth management and independent advice. “Working closely with our existing team, they will play a key role in expanding our presence across Bristol, the South West, and Wales. These appointments build on Premier’s success in expanding its IFA coverage on across the country.” -EndsFor press information contact: Jonathan Atkins / Karl Wiseman, Redleaf Polhill 020 7382 4750 / [email protected] Notes to editors: Established in 2003, Premier is an award winning employee benefit and wealth management company based in Croydon and Bristol. Premier prides itself in helping individuals, employers and trustees with all aspects of their financial needs effectively and efficiently. Premier Pensions Management is a benefits consultancy providing a full range of tailored services to pension plan trustees and companies. With a focus on utilising the latest technology to back a client focused approach, clients range in size from SMEs to multinationals. Premier Wealth Planning provides independent financial advice and financial services for private individuals, executives and/ or employees, covering investment planning, retirement planning and protection of family and assets.
Premier hires former Barclays Wealth director and six wealth managers for new South West operation Premier, the corporate benefits and wealth management firm, has hired Barclays Wealth director Paul Freeman and his former team. Paul Freeman was formerly the South West Regional Director for Barclays Wealth and joins Premier as Head of Premier Wealth Planning, taking over the national IFA operation. Freeman is a Chartered Financial Planner and Chartered Wealth Manager. Joining Paul at Premier are the authorised wealth managers Andrew Wakely, Mick Smith, Scott Ellis, Gareth Helyer, Kate Nield and Gareth Morris. Kate Ross, Rebekah Pettersson and Lisa Taynton have also moved from Barclays to join the support team. Commenting on the appointments, Managing Director Paul Couchman, Premier, said: “To have a team of such calibre join the business is a major coup for Premier. They bring with them significant experience in wealth management and independent advice. “Working closely with our existing team, they will play a key role in expanding our presence across Bristol, the South West, and Wales. These appointments build on Premier’s success in expanding its IFA coverage on across the country.” -EndsFor press information contact: Jonathan Atkins / Karl Wiseman, Redleaf Polhill 020 7382 4750 / [email protected] Notes to editors: Established in 2003, Premier is an award winning employee benefit and wealth management company based in Croydon and Bristol. Premier prides itself in helping individuals, employers and trustees with all aspects of their financial needs effectively and efficiently. Premier Pensions Management is a benefits consultancy providing a full range of tailored services to pension plan trustees and companies. With a focus on utilising the latest technology to back a client focused approach, clients range in size from SMEs to multinationals. Premier Wealth Planning provides independent financial advice and financial services for private individuals, executives and/ or employees, covering investment planning, retirement planning and protection of family and assets.
