Brooks Macdonald Group has strengthened its presence in Scotland by poaching a trio of investment specialists from Brewin Dolphin.

Stephen Martin and Alan Riddell join as senior investment managers while Vicky Drysdale is appointed head of advisor solutions. They will join on 1 July.

All three were divisional directors at Brewin Dolphin.

Andrea Montague, CEO of Brooks Macdonald said the three recruits will “build on our long standing and valued relationships with independent financial advisers and clients.”

On 15 January, Brooks Macdonald announced its intention to move from AIM to the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange, and this will take place on 28 March.

The company does not intend to raise any funds or offer any new shares in connection with admission which will be effected through an introduction.