Rathbones strengthens in Scotland with senior appointment 

Rathbones, has strengthened its presence in Scotland and Northern Ireland with the appointment of Bruce Saunderson as Senior Director of Wealth Planning, based in Glasgow.

Bruce joins the firm this week, bringing over 20 years’ experience advising private clients, families and business owners.

He will work closely with colleagues across Rathbones’ Glasgow, Edinburgh and Belfast offices, helping to meet the regions’ growing demand for high quality financial planning and investment guidance. His appointment supports Rathbones’ ongoing commitment to growth, to deepen its regional footprint and to deliver consistently strong client outcomes across the UK.

Commenting on the appointment, Angus Kerr, Area Head for Scotland and Northern Ireland, said: “We’re pleased to welcome Bruce to Rathbones. His technical expertise, integrity and client first approach make him an invaluable addition and central to our growth agenda. Bruce brings significant depth to our wealth planning capability and will help us continue to grow our presence across Scotland and Northern Ireland.”

Bruce Saunderson added: “I’m delighted to be joining Rathbones at a key time to support clients across Scotland and Northern Ireland. My focus will be helping families, professionals and business owners organise, protect and grow their wealth with consistently high-quality, joined-up planning and investment advice.”

Bruce joins Rathbones from Trinity Bridge, where he was Private Client Director, and with prior senior roles at PwC, Grant Thornton and Maclay Murray & Spens. 

Rathbones is proud to invest in its UK regional network, supporting clients through a combination of discretionary investment management, financial planning, and specialist advice delivered by local teams backed by the strength of a FTSE‑250 group.