Spear’s Review

Providing his clients with ‘peace of mind’ when it comes to their financial lives drives the practice of Rathbones senior investment director Henry Shires. The affable Leeds-based wealth manager takes a holistic approach to advising his HNW clients, and he has developed a specialism in working with entrepreneurs on their journey towards a full or partial exit.

He’s a big believer in teamwork when it comes to a liquidity event: ‘All too often the planning of the deployment of their soon-to-be-realised wealth is a last-minute thought, which can be very costly,’ he says. ‘I like to involve other professionals – such as corporate and tax planning specialists – as early as possible in the process to maximise my client’s position on the day the cash arrives.’