
Biography
After Newcastle University Howard spent a very interesting and educational year with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (now Defra). From Brewin Dolphin, he joined JM Finn as a Senior Investment Manager in 2012 with responsibility for managing bespoke investment portfolios for private clients, trusts, charities and private pensions. He works closely with our Wealth Planning team to ensure that his clients have access to professional advice on matters such as personal pensions and inheritance tax planning.
Howard grew up in Scotland, but now lives near Cambridge with his wife and three children. He retains strong connections north of the border through farming interests in East Lothian.
He is also a keen sportsman actively playing golf, tennis and cricket and following rugby either from the sidelines or as a coach to a junior team.
Howard Cockburn is based in our London office
JM Finn
25 Copthall Avenue
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