Ms Thomas and Mr Bain have will take up their new roles at the Glasgow-based firm today.

Both arrive at McCreas with an outstanding track record of delivering for clients.

A graduate of Dundee University with more than 25 years’ experience in financial services, Ms Thomas joins McCreas having served as an associate director at Portfolio and Pension Management Limited. In this role, she helped to significantly increase funds under management over an 8-year period. She is a member of the Personal Finance Society. 

Mr Bain is a former senior financial adviser and managing director at EIS Financial Services Ltd, where he spent 22 years. In his previous role, Mr Bain helped to shape the business, securing record turnover and profit in his three-year period leading the business.

He also brings an in-depth knowledge of public sector pension schemes, such as those in which teachers, doctors, nurses, firefighters and the police participate in.

Veronica Thomas said: “I am absolutely delighted to join McCrea Financial Services. Prior to my appointment, industry colleagues had recommended McCreas as a forward-looking company, with a very strong support team and excellent leadership in place. In these early days I can see that’s very much the case.”

Chris Bain added: “I’ve been hugely impressed with the professionalism which is a big part of the ethos at McCreas. The company’s reputation is excellent, and despite the welcome being via video conferencing, it’s been no less warm. I think relationship building is critical when it comes to giving good financial advice, because to know and understand your client’s circumstances is vital; that’s something I really enjoy and am looking forward to building on at McCreas.”

Douglas McCrea, managing director, said: “This is a unique and hugely challenging time for the global economy, and we are pleased that we are still able to invest in growing our business. Veronica and Chris bring great expertise, knowledge and experience to our team, which will be a benefit for existing and future McCrea Financial Services clients.

“At a time when there are undoubtedly many economic challenges – as well as the health and wellbeing of the country – making considered decisions has never seemed more important. In taking advantage of our independent, impartial advice, our clients are able to make important decisions supported by the many years’ experience our staff have accumulated in the financial services sector.”