Evelyn Partners has appointed ex-professional rugby player Chris Dean to its Edinburgh financial planning team.

Dean spent over a decade with Edinburgh Rugby Club, and with more than 150 appearances became the club’s most-capped centre in its history. His appointment in a business development role, while also training as a financial planner, further grows the Edinburgh office of the leading UK wealth management firm.

He will develop opportunities for both the financial planning and investment management teams at the Edinburgh office, strengthening relationships with key contacts and raising Evelyn Partners’ profile in the marketplace.