A senior manager has been appointed by Walker Crips to take responsibility for Sipps on a bespoke basis for individuals, trusts and charities.

Walker Crips has hired Alison Pickup, a Brewin Dolphin divisional director, to take on the role of senior investment portfolio manager.

Ms Pickup, who has 20 years experience in the financial services industry, will be responsible for portfolio bonds and Sipps on a bespoke basis for individuals, trusts and charities. She will also be responsible for managing portfolios including ISAs.

She will be based at the office in York - an area where she worked as divisional director at Brewin Dolphin for nearly eight years. Her other roles have included associate director at Gerrard/Barclays Wealth.

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Rodney Fitzgerald, chief executive, Walker Crips, said: "We continue to execute our strategy of driving growth and Alison’s appointment, as a senior investment portfolio manager, reflects the success of this strategy.

‘With our culture of putting clients first, our new investment managers join us in the knowledge that efficient systems and supportive management are backed by strong operational and compliant procedures."

Nigel Skelton, investment director at Walker Crips Stockbrokers, said: “We welcome Alison to the York office and are pleased to engage her experience and talent in our investment management business. Alison’s expertise will enhance the services we provide to our clients and help us strengthen the quality of our investment management offering.”