He joins from Spence & Spence IFA where he worked with high-net-worth clients since 2017.

Brown Shipley said the appointment is part of the firm’s plans to bolster its presence in Scotland where it has identified potential for growth.

Before retraining as a Financial Planner, Mr Cummings was a chemical engineer including holding the role of managing director of Abbeyhill Electrical Services.

He will report to Matt Hoyne, head of the Edinburgh office, and will work with Rebecca Williams, head of wealth planning in the UK.

Ms Williams was promoted to head of wealth planning in March. 

The appointment of Mr Cummings follows that of Matt Hoyne as head of the Edinburgh office and Gerard Wilson as a director. Both joined Brown Shipley last year.

Mr Hoyne said: “I am pleased to welcome Kenny to our team in Edinburgh. His appointment shows our commitment to building an even stronger business in Scotland. His drive and experience will be an asset to the team, as we continue to our focus on growth and ensuring we best meet our clients’ wealth management needs.”

Brown Shipley is part of Quintet Private Bank.

The wealth management and Financial Planning firm has offices in London, Manchester, Birmingham, Cambridge, Leeds, Edinburgh, Norwich and Nottingham and a history dating back to 1810.