A Chartered Financial Planner who specialises in advising professional sportsmen has been made a partner at his firm.

Luke Brooks, who also advises partners in law firms, and entrepreneurs on their Financial Planning needs has been promoted at Smith & Williamson, the accountancy, investment management and tax group.

He is an associate member of the Personal Finance Society and the Chartered Insurance Institute.

He said: “I am thrilled with my promotion, it will be an exciting and challenging development of my role which I am very much looking forward to.”

He has previously been named one of the top 100 ‘Up & Coming’ professionals by Citywealth and one of the top ’35 under 35’ by eprivateclient.

Peter Maher, head of financial services, said: “Luke has consistently been an exemplary employee at Smith & Williamson. His promotion is very much deserved and the entire team is delighted that he has been recognised,” said.

Rebecca Shepherd, a chartered member of the CISI, and Chris Springett, a chartered tax adviser have also been promoted to partner.

Ms Shepherd, who has a masters in Wealth Management, manages a broad selection of investment portfolios including those of individuals and pensions.

She provides coverage of the healthcare sector as well as reviewing ethical & environmental pooled funds.

Peter Fernandes, head of private client investment management, said: “Huge congratulations to Rebecca, she really deserves this promotion as she is a big part of our private client team. She has provided expert advice to individuals, and groups, and consistently puts the interests of the client first.”

Tim Adams, who is a founding member of Smith & Williamson’s Entrepreneurs Group, has also been promoted to partner within the assurance and business services division.