Grant Thornton strengthened its advisory capacity with the appointment of an investment manager who will lead its Australian private wealth business.
The former Myer Family Company client director, private wealth and family office, Edward Draydon has joined Grant Thornton as partner and national head of private wealth.
Draydon brings with him more than 18 years' experience in financial services, across multi-family offices and investment banks such as Merrill Lynch and Goldman Sachs JB Were.
Growing Family Wealth
The latest appointment follows a series of in-house promotions the advisory firm announced earlier this month.
Based in Brisbane Draydon will be responsible for growing the offering, working to secure the firm standing as adviser of choice for high net worth investors, particularly families.
Greg Keith Grant Thornton chief executive, said the appointment marks a significant milestone in the company's growth strategy, intensifying its push into the market.
