Brooks Macdonald has appointed three experienced industry sales specialists as it invests to strengthen its business development team.

These are Gary Stirrup (national sales manager), Thomas Ball and Philip Penrose (both business development managers).

In his role, Mr Stirrup is responsible for UK sales with a focus on developing and growing IFA relationships. He has more than 20 years’ experience in investment management, having begun his career at Friends Provident in 1992.

Since then, he has worked at a range of firms including Skandia and Old Mutual Wealth. Most recently he worked at Fidelity Funds Netwo...