The pair will help develop London & Capital’s discretionary business – its adviser solutions division – and will also have responsibility for supporting and assisting IFAs looking to use the firm’s managed portfolios.
Kirkcaldy previously had responsibility for structured product sales and unregulated collectives at Meteor, while Patel worked across unit trusts, property funds and inheritance tax mitigation products while at Close.
"Bruce and Sachin will add real value to our growing team, providing hands-on support to the growing numbers of intermediaries employing the London & Capital managed portfolios", said Richard Leigh, joint managing director at London & Capital.