McNeill has worked for the past three years as a transport analyst for Charles Stanley Securities, the company’s institutional division.
His new position puts him in charge of all equity research for Charles Stanley Direct, working closely with Ben Yearsley, head of investment research who joined at the tail end of last year from Hargreaves Lansdown.
Charles Stanley said he would be summarising the equity markets and providing trading ideas for a growing number of self-directed clients.
Rob Hudson, head of Charles Stanley direct, said: “We are looking forward to having the resource of such a well-respected analyst for Charles Stanley Direct. He will be a superb bridge between our private client research and the direct market and I hope that Charles Stanley Direct clients will appreciate his insight, commentary and analysis.
The direct to client offering is due to launch this quarter although an exact date is not yet available.
