Arbuthnot Latham opens MPS to UK advisers

Lee Jones joins from Abrdn to spearhead the push as director of intermediary sales

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Arbuthnot Latham has rolled out its model and directionary portfolio services to UK financial advisers.

The Platform MPS can be accessed via Quilter, Fidelity, Aviva and Transact.

Lee Jones has joined as director, intermediary sales, tasked with building adviser relationships and growing Arbuthnot Latham’s assets. He was previously a business development manager at Abrdn and Scottish Widows, responsible for intermediary sales in the south of England.

Eren Osman, head of investment management, said: “For some time we have been seeing a growing demand for financial advisers to partner with discretionary fund managers.

“We have a strong track record of working in collaboration with professional intermediaries, and this new proposition will deepen these relationships. Lee brings extensive experience to the role which will prove invaluable as we forge ahead in this space.”

Jones added: “We have developed this proposition through the lens of an adviser. We aim to make it as easy as possible for financial advisers to serve their clients, and provide investment solutions that are appropriate, robust, and repeatable.

“I am excited to build out our offering, and support advice businesses with Arbuthnot Latham’s trademark level of service and holistic expertise.”