Browning (pictured) was previously at Evelyn Partners (formerly Tilney and Smith & Williamson) where she was responsible for the successful integration of the wealth management teams following the merger; she has been brought on board to help boost Old Mill’s ambitious collaborative growth plans.

A CISI Fellow Chartered Wealth Manager, CII Fellow Chartered Financial Planner, Browning started her career as a cashier at Lloyds, and over the last 25 years has served in senior roles at Coutts and Rathbones Group before joining Smith and Williamson as a director in 2019.

In her last role as managing partner at Evelyn Partners she was responsible for integrating and managing the Bristol discretionary fund managers and financial planning teams from both Tilney and Smith & Williamson into a single business; her management of the process became the blueprint for subsequent integrations across the business. Browning is also co-founder of the Diamonds Network, a support group for women business leaders.

Paula Hodge, head of Wealth Management, said: “We have an open-door recruitment policy at Old Mill – when we meet someone great, we get them in, and talent of Amanda’s calibre doesn’t come along often … I am really pleased to be able to bring in another female partner, especially one who feels as passionate about promoting – and supporting – women in financial services as I do.”

Kevin Whitmarsh, CEO of Old Mill said: “Amanda is not only a very accomplished and experienced candidate but is also someone that shares our vision for Old Mill, and she will be a huge asset as we push forward with our ambitious plans.”