Canaccord Genuity Wealth Management UK and Crown Dependencies has appointed two business development directors to its dedicated IFA sales team.
The firm has appointed Toby Gower and Francis Walker as part of its wider plans to expand its reach in the IFA market.
Gower will focus on building relationships in the Southwest of England and with national financial adviser firms and networks.
He joins Canaccord Genuity Wealth Management from M&G Wealth, where he was a strategic account manager for three years.
Meanwhile, Walter will be based in the north of England and will focus on building IFA relationships in that region.
He joins from Abrdn, where he worked with financial planning businesses as a business development manager for over five years.
Duncan Stratford, managing director of Canaccord Genuity Wealth Management, said: “We are very pleased to welcome Toby and Francis to our dedicated IFA sales team as we focus on significantly broadening our presence in the IFA market.
“We have a very compelling proposition for the IFA audience, and expect that Toby and Francis’ experience and expertise will enable us to continue to improve the service we provide to financial advisers - helping them achieve successful investment outcomes for their clients.”
The move follows news earlier this month that Canaccord Genuity has agreed to buy Glasgow-based Intelligent Capital as it looks to grow its financial planning business.
As reported by FT Adviser at the time, the deal - which is still subject to regulatory approval - is part of the company's plan to scale up its financial planning business.
Intelligent Capital was founded in 1999 and has £220mn in client assets.
After the deal is completed, employees and clients of the Intelligent Capital will operate under the Adam and Company brand, which represents Canaccord’s Scottish operating business.
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