17 March, 2008
Kleinwort Benson, one of the most innovative providers of banking and financial services to corporate and private clients in the UK and Channel Islands, is pleased to announce the appointment of Adrian Pattinson as a senior private banker in its Manchester office.
Mr Pattinson will advise clients on wealth management, including investment, pension and financial planning issues. Hespent the past three years at Coutts & Co. in Manchester and Liverpool as a financial planning specialist. Prior to joining Coutts, he worked for PKF Accountants & Business Advisers. With more than 20 years experience as a financial adviser Mr Pattinson boasts extensive knowledge in portfolio planning, inheritance tax mitigation and pension arrangements.
This latest hire reflects Kleinwort Benson’s strategy to further increase its presence in the regions and offer tailored wealth management solutions to clients near their homes and workplaces. Kleinwort Benson’s Manchester office provides extensive services to individuals and entrepreneurs in the Manchester and Liverpool area. The available offering ranges from banking, fiduciary services and investment management advice to tax-efficient structured products, SIPPs and absolute return investments. On the corporate side, Kleinwort Benson provides tailor-made corporate structures, online banking and investment solutions to intermediaries, institutions and corporate clients.
Mr. Pattinson says, "Kleinwort Benson’s wealth management offering is truly market leading. There is a strong ethos throughout the organisation of striving at all times to achieve the absolute best results for our clients. I am very excited to be part of the Kleinwort Benson Manchester team."
Kleinwort Benson’s dedication to the regions is evident in the strong start the bank has made in 2008 with this latest appointment as well as the opening of its office in Cambridge. Over the past twelve months, Kleinwort Benson has established offices in Manchester, Birmingham and Newbury. The bank’s development of a regional network caters to the increasing market for wealth management outside the London area to better serve the different needs of private and corporate clients.
Robert Taylor, CEO of Kleinwort Benson says: "This latest senior appointment is a testimony to our commitment to excellence in our client offering and our dedication to the regions. We are extremely pleased that Adrian has joined our Manchester team and we are sure that our clients, and our business as a whole, will greatly benefit from his extensive experience.’
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