LGT Wealth Management, has appointed Richard Brown as a Wealth Manager in its Leeds office as the firm continues to invest in experienced talent to support growing client demand across the North of England.
Richard joins LGT Wealth Management with almost four decades of experience in private banking and wealth management, most recently as a Director at Union Bancaire Privée and formerly at Kleinwort Hambros, where he led the Yorkshire office and served as a Senior Private Banker. Prior to this, he held wealth management and private banking roles at Coutts and Lloyds Bank Private Banking, advising high-net-worth individuals on their banking and investment needs.
In his new role, Richard will advise clients across Yorkshire, working closely with colleagues to deliver tailored investment and wealth planning services while supporting the continued growth of the firm’s northern client base.
The appointment forms part of LGT Wealth Management’s continued investment in its regional teams, alongside the recent addition of trainee wealth manager in Leeds, Keane Denby, as the firm builds the next generation of talent to support its long-term regional growth.
Commenting on Richard’s appointment, Elliott O’Brien, Head of Leeds at LGT Wealth Management, said: “As we continue to focus on regional expansion, bringing in highly experienced advisers like Richard is vital to our growth plans and strengthening our proposition.”
LGT Wealth Management has expanded its regional footprint in recent years, investing in both client-facing and operational teams to ensure clients can access high-quality advice locally. The Leeds office, alongside the firm’s Manchester office, serves as a key hub within this strategy, supporting clients across Yorkshire and the North of England.
LGT Wealth Management UK LLP ("LGT Wealth Management") is a UK-based wealth management partnership which provides a comprehensive range of investment management, wealth planning and private investment office services. LGT Wealth Management employs over 650 staff and has offices in London, Jersey, Bristol, Edinburgh, Leeds, Birmingham and Manchester. www.lgtwm.com
LGT is a leading international private banking and asset management group that has been fully controlled by the Liechtenstein Princely Family for over 90 years. As at 31 December 2025, LGT managed assets of CHF 386.1 billion (USD 487.3 billion) for wealthy private individuals and institutional clients. LGT employs 6000 people who work out of more than 40 locations in Europe, Asia, the Americas, Australia and the Middle East. www.lgt.com