Alexforbes Offshore has appointed a new Head of Wealth Management and Corporate Consulting.
Timothy Townsend has more than 14 years’ experience in international wealth planning and investments having previously worked for Standard Bank, Ashburton Investments and Lloyds Banking Group.
He holds an MSc in International Financial Services and is a Certified Financial Planner and Charted Financial Planner.
Managing Director Adrian Peacock said: “Tim’s appointment matches our aspiration to focus on delivering purposeful advice that makes a positive impact on our institutional and individual clients’ lives. His adaptable style reflects his and the firm’s desire to connect across the generations and position the company as one that genuinely cares about unlocking the powerful insight provided by financial planning to make a lasting positive impact on people’s lives.”
Mr Townsend added: “Having always loved financial planning, I am excited to have the opportunity to take my skills and network into my new role. I plan to build on my passion for knowledge in this area and, through quality advice from our world-class planning and pensions teams, help individuals with sound advice and consult employed on how to engage more fully with their valued staff in a way which will help them retain and attract talented employees.”
The appointment comes as the company launches a name change, new brand and strapline: ‘Insight, Advice, Impact’.
The formerly named Alexander Forbes Offshore was established in Jersey in 1975 with the South Africa Headquarters going much further back to 1935.
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