Ashcourt Rowan unveils UK expansion plans

The London-based wealth manager is currently eyeing Exeter and Leeds, where it plans to open new offices by next year. The Exeter site will replace its previous offices in Taunton and Torquay. Ashcourt is also looking at Cardiff and has appointed Brewin Dolphin's Tony Thomas as private client financial planner to explore opportunities to build a presence in Wales. Thomas, a chartered financial planner, will draw on his extensive network of connections and clients to give the group a foothold in the country. "We're looking to make sure we've got the right offices for our clients a...