The new service, which will be launched in May, builds on EQ’s already successful investment process and allows much greater customisation of portfolios to cater for individual client preferences and tax optimisation.The new service will be supported by a highly experienced specialist team, which has been recruited in recent weeks. The team includes:

• Mike Neumann – Previously director of investment management at Bestinvest
• Daniel Bland – Previously investment manager at Quilter Cheviot
• Andrew Rees – Previously associate director and investment manager at Bestinvest
• Katharine Lindley – Previously director of financial planning at Bestinvest and multiple prize winner
• Sophie Muller – Previously associate director and fund research analyst at Bestinvest
• Kate West – Previously senior investment administrator at Bestinvest