

Tony joined Vestra Wealth from UBS Wealth Management UK Ltd, where he was a sales and development consultant within the IFA market, working closely with one of the Investment teams. Prior to this Tony was at Laing & Cruickshank having had 13 successful years at AXA Sun Life where he was the youngest Sales Consultant in the UK. At Vestra Wealth Tony is responsible for IFA Business Development and heads up a team of Business Development Directors who cater specifically for advisers looking to outsource Discretionary Management.

Simon joined Vestra Wealth having spent 7 years at Skandia. He has more than 17 years experience of the financial services industry including direct sales, IFA and Intermediary sales. He started his career at Legal & General and has held roles at Scottish Mutual and Standard Life. Simon joined the business development team at Vestra in May 2009.

Laurence joined Vestra Wealth from McAvoy and Associates, a tax consultancy firm in Cork, Ireland. While there he served as Director of Financial Planning for 5 years dealing primarily with HNW clients. Prior to this he spent 8 years working in New York with Wachovia Securities. Laurence works with the business development team dealing with HNW individuals in the UK and Irish market and developing Vestra's discretionary management service within the Irish IFA market.

Catherine joined Vestra as a Business Development Director from a background in media and broadcasting. She is responsible for developing Vestra's intermediary strategy and does this by forming strong working relationships with independent financial advisors, lawyers and accountants. She is able to provide the introducing intermediary with access to a team capable of providing a full service and highly independent investment solution for the end client.

David joined Vestra Wealth from AXA Wealth where he was a Senior Technical Consultant based in central London. At AXA David specialised in providing Technical Consultancy services to IFAs, lawyers and accountants focusing primarily on UK pension, trust and general financial planning. David is a Chartered Financial Planner, a Fellow of the Personal Finance Society and a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners. At Vestra David is Business Development Technical Director working with the Business Development team.

Andy joined Vestra Wealth after 14 years as a professional rugby player. During a highly successful career he played in many different countries and cultures. He won the Heineken cup with Northampton Saints and Celtic league with the Ospreys before moving into the world of finance, Andy is a Business Development Director at Vestra Wealth.

Rupert joined Vestra after 5 years serving in the British Army after leaving at the rank of Captain. He initially commissioned into The King's Royal Hussars where he spent most of his time as a tank commander. Whilst serving in the army he saw active duty on the front line in Afghanistan with The Royal Gurkha Rifles with whom he was attached for 18 months. Rupert is a Business Development Director within Vestra Wealth working with IFA's, solicitors, accountants and a number of charities.

Lucy joined Vestra Wealth from Barclays Wealth where she worked in the UK Resident Non Domiciled City Team focusing on wealth management and business development. Prior to this Lucy was a Private Banker at the ANZ National Bank of New Zealand based in New Zealand. Lucy works in the Business Development Team at Vestra Wealth.

Roy joined from Catley Lakeman Securities who specialise in the manufacture and distibution of Securitised Derivative products where he was responsible for Business Development. Prior to this, Roy was a Key Account Director at AXA Winterthur Wealth Management, responsible for managing the tactical and strategic relationships with AXA's leading customers focusing on Offshore and Onshore planning, Retirement solutions, Corporate pensions, Investment management and wrap having orginally joined Sun Life Assurance Society in 1991 as a business development manager.