Bradley Russell has joined UBS Global Wealth Management as head of Manchester and the North West.
Russell has over two decades of experience in the wealth management industry. He will support UBS advisors in Manchester and the broader region, working with high-net-worth individuals and families, as well as business owner and entrepreneur clients in achieving their long-term financial goals through tailored advice.
“On behalf of UBS, I’m excited to welcome Bradley to the firm,” said James Meyrick, head of ultra-high-net-worth and regions at UBS Global Wealth Management.
“He is an outstanding professional whose expertise and insight will be instrumental to our continued success in the North West. His appointment both enhances our regional capabilities and strengthens the foundation for future growth within our Manchester office.”
Before joining UBS, Russell spent 15 years at RBC Brewin Dolphin, where he was a senior investment manager and divisional director in its Manchester office. Prior to this, he worked at Deutsche Bank Private Wealth Management and started his career in the financial services industry in 2003.
“UBS is a truly global, industry leading wealth manager, and I’m joining the team at a time when the North West is continuing to experience dynamic and sustained growth,” said Russell.
“There’s a real opportunity to match the firm’s global reputation with a market-leading presence in the region and I believe that I’m stepping into a world-class team with big ambitions, at exactly the right time.
“I look forward to working with our advisors to ensure we’re the first choice for business owners and entrepreneurs navigating a transition and positioning themselves for long-term growth. With our global capabilities, specialist expertise, and a truly differentiated product offering, we’re well positioned to lead the North West market.”
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