Spear’s Review

Canaccord Wealth divisional director Paul Derrien began his career at NatWest in 1994 and has since amassed a personal client book valued at over £300 million. He also has oversight of teams within Canaccord’s investment services division who look after just under £6 billion of assets on behalf of their clients.

These clients may be based in the UK or internationally, or may be foreign UK-domiciled individuals, and typically come to Derrien for discretionary portfolio management, though he says some also require execution-only or advisory services. 

He has particular expertise in advising those approaching retirement, adopting a long-term view to ensure they have comfort and security, but are also able to provide for future generations.

Derrien tells Spear’s his more than 30 years of strong relationships are built on solid foundations. ‘It’s about showing that you’re doing a good job when times are challenging,’ he says.