REDMAYNE BENTLEY - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Investment Manager
- Associate Member of CISI
Blake is an investment manager with a primary focus on the management of investment portfolios for private clients, offering a friendly and conscientious service.
His passion is the investment universe. He is a member of the ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) Committee, responsible for researching and highlighting suitable funds and stocks for the whole firm. Blake has excellent knowledge of investment instruments, such as UK & overseas equities, fixed income and collectives. Blake has developed a strong understanding of procedures to maintain a high level of competency with his work. Blake also provides probate services for many reputable solicitors across the UK, handling the valuations and sales of shares held in deceased estates.
Blake is an Associate member of CISI, having obtained a Level 4 Diploma in Investment Advice. He graduated with a BA Hons degree in Business Studies and is an FCA-regulated individual. In his spare time, Blake enjoys the hustle and bustle of the city and other activities, including programming, 3D printing and exercising.
Job Titles:
- Investment Executive, ACSI
Chris started his career in financial services in 1990 with the Medical Sickness Society, which later became part of the Wesleyan group.
He left the company in 1998 to move his young family back to Leicester and closer to his hometown and family. After joining Hornbuckle Mitchell, he became a director through a management buyout. He held the position of pensioner trustee as well as holding Advanced Financial planning status as an Independent Financial Adviser.
In 2008 Chris moved on intending to sell his share of the company - which he did in 2013 - and pursue his dream of becoming a teacher. He qualified in June 2010, teaching Maths in some of the more challenging schools around Leicester.
During this time, he met up with his old school friend Paul Murray, who was running the Cave & Sons Market Harborough office, which offered both investment management and stockbroking services. Together, they agreed to join forces, and Chris began working with him in September 2013 on a part-time basis.
Chris spent more and more time on the stockbroking side and resigned from teaching to work full time with Paul and Redmayne Bentley from November 2015. Chris has Associate status with the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investments (CISI).
Damien joined Redmayne Bentley's Chislehurst office as a trainee stockbroker in 1993. He soon passed the registered representative examination, enabling him to work on the execution-only desk as a Stockbroker. Business increased, which led to the office being relocated to its current premises in Locksbottom. Damien progressed to the proactive dealing desk in 1996, and in 1998 took the position of Dealing Room Manager. The office continued to expand, and by 2000 it was the largest office outside of our city locations of Leeds and London. In 2002, Damien was promoted to Head of Office and assumed greater responsibilities when the Locksbottom office became part of Redmayne Bentley's head office in 2003.
Job Titles:
- Chairman of the Main Board Executive Board
Denis studied in Bristol, where he read Economics and Marketing. He began his career in Bristol in 2002 before establishing himself as an Investment Manager in Exeter. He is a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI) and specialises in looking after private clients, pension accounts and trusts. Denis has over 18 years experience in investment management.
Denis has spoken at a number of investment seminars, with topics ranging from asset allocation to investment strategies, and is also a regular contributor of financial articles.
In his spare time, Denis enjoys cycling and golf.
The Hereford office opened in March 2014 and is managed by the head of office, Karen Harper. She provides Investment Management and Execution-Only Stockbroking services including Advisory and Discretionary, as well as tax-efficient vehicles such as ISAs. In the office, Karen is assisted by administrator Elaine Barnard.
Job Titles:
- Investment Manager and Head of Office, FCSI
Eric began his career in stockbroking in February 1978 when he joined the Edinburgh firm of Wishart, Brodie & Co. Later that year, he moved to the small Dunfermline firm of Torrie & Co, where he would remain for the next 20 years. Eric was appointed as an office manager at Torrie & Co in 1980, and the firm subsequently moved to Edinburgh in 1982. In 1984, Eric was elected as a member of The Stock Exchange and made a partner of the firm in 1989.
In 1999, Eric left Torrie & Co and opened an office for Redmayne Bentley in his hometown of Dunfermline. After ten successful years in Dunfermline, the decision was made to amalgamate the Dunfermline and Perth offices (prompted by Douglas Gibson's retirement from the Perth office). Eric is currently the Head of Office for the Perth office and concentrates mainly on serving his bank of discretionary and advisory clients. He is a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment and a chartered wealth manager. In September 2019, Eric celebrated his 20th year with Redmayne Bentley.
Away from the office, Eric is a keen golfer, playing off a handicap of 14, a loyal fan of Dunfermline Athletic Football Club and supports Southampton Football Club, attending a few games each season. He enjoys travel, holidays, and spending time with friends and family.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Main Board Executive Board
- Non - Executive Director
After many years as a small independent stockbroking company, Redmayne Bentley acquired Havelock Hunter Stockbrokers in July 2015 and James Havelock Andrews, Robert Hunter and James Rose joined Redmayne Bentley.
James Havelock Andrews said: "We have been close to Redmayne Bentley over the years; both companies' business models were very similar and both believed that building excellent client relations and providing a high level of customer service is paramount to creating a successful business. Becoming part of the Redmayne Bentley brand has enabled us to be better positioned for dealing with the continually changing tide of regulation, whilst still enabling us to continue to provide the same level of personal service that our clients expect and deserve."
Job Titles:
- Member of the Main Board Executive Board
- Director of Investment Management
James Andrews, Director of Investment Management also became a Partner in October 2021, joining the firm's Main Board as well as Executive Board. Keith Loudon OBE became Life President and Michael Wheeler became Chairman.
John Redmayne, a Yorkshire Bank Clerk, set up his own stockbroking firm in 1875, just before steel and electricity stocks led to the stock market boom. In 1876 he was elected as a member of the Leeds Stock Exchange. His main aim was to provide a first class service to clients. This remains our priority for Redmayne Bentley today.
The first office of Redmayne & Co was opened in Harrogate in 1900. During this time, the UK led the world in the volume of stock market business although four years of market decline followed the First World War.
Patrick Mahony, Chartered FCSI is a graduate of Trinity College Dublin, The University of Cambridge and The Queen's University of Belfast, where he graduated with an MBA. He has been a practising stockbroker for over 25 years, both in The City of London and Belfast. He is a Chartered Fellow (by examination) of the Chartered Securities Institute and a member of The Personal Finance Society.
Patrick is a past business nominee to The Northern Ireland Civic Forum. He is a lecturer at The Queen's University of Belfast, where he teaches a variety of courses on understanding the stock market, advanced stock market theory and Inheritance Tax planning. He is a frequent contributor to Northern Ireland print and broadcast media on stock market affairs and is a member of The National Union of Journalists (Belfast & District branch).
Patrick services private clients and professional intermediaries (such as solicitors and accountants) primarily in Belfast South, West & North; he specialises in advising private clients on how to construct their stock market portfolios best to maximise the trade-off between risk and return. He also advises professional Trustees on their fiduciary responsibilities under The TIA (NI) (2001) and individuals seeking to mitigate Inheritance tax. He welcomes all enquiries and assures you of a personalised service.
Patrick lives in South Belfast with his wife Karen, an accountant who works for local charity ‘Belfast Women's Aid'. He has two daughters.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Main Board Executive Board
- Non - Executive Director
- Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Bankers
Kim is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Bankers and holds a postgraduate diploma in financial services. She worked at Leeds Building Society for 28 years, most recently as the Sales and Marketing Director and as an executive member of the Board.
Kim joined Redmayne Bentley as a Non-Executive Director in April 2016 and was attracted by the firm's strong business performance, solid values, and reputation. Kim is the Senior Independent Director and also chairs the Remuneration, Nominations & Corporate Governance and Risk Oversight committees.
Lorraine started in stockbroking in 1979 when she joined the Dunfermline firm of Torrie & Co. She stayed with that firm through expansion into Edinburgh and was appointed office manager in 1989.
Lorraine took a break from the industry in 1994 but returned to it in 1999 when her former colleague Eric Spreng opened an office of Redmayne Bentley in her hometown in Dunfermline. When the Dunfermline and Perth offices merged in 2009, Lorraine moved to the new Perth office with Eric. Her primary focuses are on the execution-only side of the business and the Inheritance Tax Valuation Service, which she actively markets to solicitors. Lorraine is an associate member of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment.
Away from the office, Lorraine enjoys music, travel, and spending time with her ever-expanding family.
Located in the centre of the city, ten minutes' walk from the University of Cambridge and at the heart of the high-technology centre known as Silicon Fen. The Cambridge office was opened in June 2013 by Mark Rigby and is joined by Luke Simmonds and Jonathan Adams.
Mark Rigby has over 25 years experience in the industry and previously worked in our London office for six years before opening the Cambridge office. Mark provides share dealing and investment management services to private clients, trusts and charities, dealing on all major global markets, with particular focus on the UK and Ireland markets.
In 2020, Mark was shorlisted for the 'Outstanding Customer Service' award at the City of London Wealth Management Awards.
The Glasgow team comprises of Clive Hodgson (Head of Office), Fraser Robb, and Michael Wedderburn. Together, we have a wealth of stockbroking experience.
Job Titles:
- Director
- Member of the Main Board Executive Board
- Director Also Became a Partner in 2020, Joining the Firm 's Main Board As Well As Executive Board
Nick Bettison, Director also became a Partner in 2020, joining the firm's Main Board as well as Executive Board.
Redmayne Bentley's advisory services provide advice on all types of investment instruments that might be suitable for our clients, although we do not provide a universal financial planning service on non-investment instruments or products. Consequently, our advisory services are categorised as focused independent advice.
Nick's career in financial services began in 1990, joining Redmayne Bentley in 1991 as a Stockbroker. In 2008 he joined the firm's senior management team as Head of Trading before later becoming part of the leadership team on the Executive Board as Director of Business and Branch Development in 2013.
Based in the London office, Nick sits on several of the firm's key Control Committees and is involved in Redmayne Bentley's ongoing growth and expansion strategy forming part of his responsibility for business and branch development. Externally Nick is a Board member of the Personal Investment Management and Financial Advice Association (PIMFA).
In 2020 Nick became an Equity Partner of the firm and is a member of both the Main and Executive Boards.
Job Titles:
- Head
- Chartered Wealth Manager
Patrick Mahony, Chartered FCSI and Chartered Wealth Manager, who is the Head of Office, services clients and professional intermediaries in Belfast South, North, West and surrounding areas.
Patrick was educated at Campbell College, Belfast and gained a BA Honours degree in Accounting and Finance from Middlesex Polytechnic in 1987. Upon returning to Northern Ireland, he joined the stockbroking firm of Wm F Coates. Subsequently, Patrick became a Director of Cunningham Coates Stockbrokers, responsible for discretionary management. He then left in 2005 to become a founding director of the Belfast office of Brewin Dolphin. Patrick joined Redmayne Bentley in 2010 to further his career in Private Client stockbroking and to continue to offer his experience in fund management to the local investment community.
Patrick has over 30 years of experience in the investment industry. He continues to provide a personal investment service to a broad range of clients, including many local charities, private clients, pension funds and trusts. He offers Discretionary Investment Management services to his clients as well as providing execution-only facilities to many local solicitors, accountants, and independent financial advisors. Patrick has clients throughout Northern Ireland, Great Britain, the Republic of Ireland, Europe and beyond and maintains a close working relationship with them. He has a good knowledge of various investment markets and different asset classes as well as taxation, including Capital Gains Tax and Inheritance Tax.
As a fully qualified stockbroker and Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment, Patrick uses his significant experience to provide a focused and individually tailored investment solution to many different types of client who may be seeking differing objectives.
Patrick enjoys many interests and hobbies, including gardening, travel, and sport, especially rugby union and target rifle shooting. He is active in many local charities including, Cancer Research UK and Girlguiding Ulster. He is married and lives in East Belfast with Patricia.
The Helensburgh office is managed by Robin Dutfield, who has many years of experience in the securities industry.
Job Titles:
- Chief Executive
- Member of the Main Board Executive Board