Chartered Wealth Manager Stuart Ryan is among a duo hired by investment research and fund ratings group RSMR.

Mr Ryan joins from London-based Holden & Partners where, as investment manager, he was responsible for the in-house investment research team covering OEICs, ETFs and investment trusts and also led SRI strategy.

Chartered accountant and financial planner Patrick Morris joins from Dublin-based BCWM where he was investment portfolio manager, managing portfolios for both private and corporate clients.

Both join as investment research managers.

Ken Rayner, RSMR director said: “The addition of Stuart and Patrick to our investment research team provides a great platform for us to continue our quest to become the leading UK provider of investment-related, qualitative-focussed research.

“As our advisory client list continues to expand we are determined that our service proposition evolves in line with the needs of our clients, ensuring we support them as they deliver quality investment solutions to investors.”

He added: “At a time when some research agencies are contracting, we are confident that 2017 will see yet another year of growth for RSMR with our new DFM rating to be launched plus other new developments coming through over the next few months. We are well placed to grow and be responsive in a rapidly changing and competitive marketplace.”