Gloucester's Blackfinch Group appoints industry veteran Keogh

Mark Keogh has been hired as head of asset management distribution at Gloucester-based investment firm Blackfinch Group.

He brings over 37 years of industry experience and joins Blackfinch to drive the growth of its managed portfolio service (MPS) and tailored portfolio service (TPS).

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The firm noted that more financial advisers are seeking bespoke investment solutions for their clients and that Blackfinch was positioning itself to meet this demand through its innovative TPS, which will offer a flexible and customisable approach.

"We’re delighted to have Mark on board at such an important time for Blackfinch," said Richard Cook, CEO of Blackfinch Group.

"His extensive experience, particularly in the managed portfolio space and his success in building strong, trusted relationships with advisers, will be key to driving our next phase of growth.

"As more advisers look for reliable outsourcing options, Mark’s leadership will be vital to expanding our distribution channels."

Keogh joins after 13 years at Liontrust Asset Management, where he was head of UK sales, managed portfolio services.

There, he was responsible for growing assets under management from £150 million to £1.5 billion, in addition he covered a range of distribution channels, including national discretionary fund managers (DFMs), national advice firms, networks, acquirers and financial advisers across the UK, as well as working closely with Research Tools.

He said: "I’m excited to join Blackfinch at a time of significant growth and opportunity. The firm’s values transparency, adapt, evolve and thrive resonate strongly with me, and I look forward to working with the team to expand our MPS and TPS offering.

"Blackfinch’s unique approach to investment and its strong reputation in the market make this an exciting opportunity to drive further growth."