Wealth Management Hiring Roundup: William Blair, Canaccord, Margetts

William Blair Investment Management has tapped Chandan Khanna to serve as co-portfolio manager alongside Hugo Scott-Gall. Khanna will lead the newly launched Global Leaders Select Strategy, bringing over 15 years of experience from firms including Eighteen48 Partners and Capital Group. The strategy aims to replicate the concentrated, high-quality growth approach Khanna has refined since 2021.

Canaccord Wealth is expanding its UK footprint by adding four wealth planners to its ranks. Ben Holland, Sarah Hendry, and Chris Hallam will operate from the London office, while Stuart Pryor joins the team in Birmingham. Matt Phillips, director of Wealth Planning, noted that these hires are intended to address increasing demand for holistic advice amidst a shifting UK tax landscape. Canaccord reported assets under management of £40.3 billion as of March 2026.

In Birmingham, independent fund manager Margetts has appointed Stephanie Knight as head of risk. Knight brings 15 years of experience in second-line risk roles at institutions such as HSBC and Succession Wealth. She is tasked with overseeing the Enterprise Risk Management Framework across both Margetts Fund Management and its ACD services, ensuring that the firm maintains robust governance and proactive oversight as it scales its operations.