Smith & Williamson has made a senior appointment from Switzerland-based asset manager GAM.

Smith & Williamson, the London-headquartered provider of investment management, tax and financial advisory services, has appointed Joe McLoughlin to its private client and charities investment management team.

McLoughlin previously held the role of head of private clients and charities at Zurich-based GAM, where he worked for over a decade, according to his LinkedIn profile. 

“Joe joins us at a time of significant growth for our private client and charities investment team as part of our commitment to be the leading advisor in the field of wealth management, looking after individuals, trusts and charities,” said Peter Fernandes, head of private client investment management at Smith & Williamson.

He will be based at the company's London office. WealthBriefing is awaiting further details regarding the specifics of McLoughlin’s role and will update accordingly.