JM Finn

Join as head of Yorkshire office

Based in London office

Was with the group for 11 years

Continued growth of investment division

Will provide support for existing clients

Walker Crips has hired Tony Manning from JM Finn as an investment manager, as it continues the expansion of its investment division.

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