Wealth manager Charles Stanley has bolstered its Financial Planning arm with four senior hires, allowing it to develop its regional footprint.

Wealth manager is hunting for a new chairman following the decision of current chair Philip Shelley to retire and focus on other business ventures with effect from 25 April. 

Wealth manager St James’s Place has reported quarterly gross inflows up 27% year on year, boosting total assets under management to £153.99bn.

Wealth manager Brewin Dolphin saw its Financial Planning income rise 25.3% to £11.9m in the first quarter of its financial year ending 31 December.