Quilter Investors has added AllianceBernstein to its list of WealthSelect global partners following the appointment of the firm to its Equity Growth fund.
As a result, Marcus Morris-Eyton and Darina Valkova will take on management of the fund, with support from chief investment officer of European and global growth, Thorsten Winkelmann.
WealthSelect global partners are a group of asset managers across asset classes, sectors, and geographies used by Quilter’s managed portfolio service.
AllianceBernstein joins firms including Janus Henderson, JP Morgan, Schroders, Fidelity, and many others as one of the 20 global partners.
The firm’s fund is currently used in WealthSelect’s Managed and Responsible portfolios and had £321m in assets under management, as at 12 November 2024.
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Stuart Clark, WealthSelect portfolio manager, said: “Having worked closely with Marcus, Darina, and Thorsten in their previous employment, it felt a natural fit to appoint them to continue running our European growth mandate.
“With the European equity space facing a number of risks and opportunities amidst geopolitical upheaval, this move will give our clients consistency with the investment philosophy of the fund, as well as access to a high-calibre management team.”
Honor Solomon, CEO of EMEA, AllianceBernstein, added: “Since joining AllianceBernstein in January this year, Thorsten and team have been a delight to work with.
“They have a compelling record in fundamental stock selection, a team-oriented culture, and an aligned set of values. The team has a strong focus on fundamental research and a disciplined investment process.”
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