Raymond James Investment Services has launched a new practice in Kent, headed by former investment director of Collins Stewart and Gerrard Investment Chris Redman.

Raymond James Investment Services has launched a new practice in Kent, headed by Chris Redman.

The Faversham-based practice offers clients investment opportunities with a socially and ethically responsible focus, Raymond James said in a statement.

Redman has over 27 years of investment experience and was previously investment manager and team leader at Collins Stewart, where he was responsible for developing and managing the investment proposition for intermediary clients.

He joined Gerrard Investment Management in 1986 and during his time there was investment manager and regional director. In 2006, he joined Barclays Investment Bank as a private equity product specialist and became investment manager and team leader at Barclays Wealth in 2008.