Bestinvest founder launches high-end investment service

Laura Miller
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EQ Investors, the boutique wealth manager led by Bestinvest founder John Spiers, has launched an investment service for high-net-worth individuals, companies and charities with over £750,000 to invest.

Available on its own or in combination with EQ's financial planning services, the bespoke service offers a direct relationship with the investment manager who manages the portfolio. Investors will have the option to run multiple types of portfolios with different risk profiles and the ability to transition risk profiles on a gradual basis, and 24/7 access to portfolio valuations. The service, which will be headed up by another former Bestinvest director the ex-head of investment management Mike Neumann, builds on EQ's range of tailored discretionary managed model portfolios. Its te...

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