Baker Tilly, the UK-based accountancy and advisory firm, has named John Porteous as head of wealth management following the firm’s acquisition of RSM Tenon.

Porteous was previously head of wealth management at RSM Tenon, which went into administration in August. 

The promotion follows Baker Tilly’s acquisition of RSM Tenon that same day, having pulled out of a deal to acquire RSM Tenon in the lead up to the administration.

“Prior to the acquisition of RSM Tenon, Baker Tilly did not have a financial management arm,” said a company spokesman. 

Porteous will take up the position as head of wealth management within the newly merged firm immediately.