James Campbell-Johnston

Spear’s Review

Former army captain James Campbell-Johnston of RBC Brewin Dolphin essentially earns a living by worrying on behalf of his clients. It’s no wonder that many of the HNWs he looks after have stuck with him since the dot-com bubble. 

‘Those who have had investment portfolios with us for years tend to be less anxious than those who are newer to the investment world,’ he says.

He joined the firm in 2000 and is one of its most experienced hands. Times may have changed, but investment principles remain the same, he says. ‘You have high-quality, well-diversified assets, you hold them for the long term, and you have a [strong] understanding of everything you hold,’ he tells Spear’s.