Bruno Lange

Managing Director

Bruno co-founded Supreme Investment Capital and Finance Wealth Management with the vision of implementing good ideas aimed at making the client's investment experience both rewarding and enjoyable through common sense not common practice. Always full of enthusiasm and energy, Bruno is a creative and innovative investment manager capable of analysing and utilising everything from the ordinary to the complex in order to find the best solution for each client circumstance. Read Bruno's Blog here.

Bruno founded Supreme Investment Capital and Finance with a vision of implementing good ideas aimed at making the client's investment experience both rewarding and enjoyable through common sense not common practice. He has previously worked within wealth management at Barclays Wealth, Kleinwort Benson and Coutts. He holds a Law Degree from Newcastle University, an MBA with Distinction from Newcastle Business School at Northumbria University and has attended the Real Estate Management Program at Harvard Business School. Always full of enthusiasm and energy, Bruno is a creative and innovative investment manager capable of analysing and utilising everything from the ordinary to the complex in order to find the best solution for each client's circumstance. Bruno is currently studying towards a PhD in Structured Products at Durham University and is a sought after as a speaker in this area, regularly speaking at National Conferences.

Qualifications
- Law Degree from Newcastle University
- MBA with Distinction from Newcastle Business School, University of Northumbria
- Real Estate Management Program at Harvard Business School
- CeFA - Certificate in Financial Advice (Modules 1, 2 & 3)
- CeMAP - Certificate in Mortgage Advice
- CeRER - Certificate in Regulated Equity Release
- Private Cient Investment Advice & Management (RDR Level 6)
- Currently studying a PhD in the Long Term Equity Premium and Autocallable Structured Products at Durham University
Jeffrey Grant

Managing Director

Jeff co-founded Supreme Investment Capital and Finance Wealth Management with a core focus on improving the client's investment experience whenever and wherever possible. A highly competent and experienced investment manager, Jeff is one of a select few in the industry who hold the title of Chartered Wealth Manager. He is a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Securities and Investment and works alongside clients to achieve a suitable balance of risk and reward through the multi-asset portfolios he constructs and maintains for clients.
Daniel de Frankline

Portfolio Manager

Daniel is a Portfolio Manager of the Supreme Investment Capital and Finance Group. Before joining the firm, Daniel previously worked in the Investment Research and Quantitative Risk Analysis division of Fundana SA, based in Geneva. At Supreme Investment Capital and Finance , his role requires an in-depth knowledge of the markets and portfolio management as he works to construct, administer and monitor portfolios in order to optimise investment returns within the risk parameters set by each individual client. He holds an MSc with Distinction in Finance and Investment from Durham University.
Dr Ellen Smith

Investment Manager

Ellen is an Investment Manager of the Supreme Investment Capital and Finance Group. Her role combines a detailed knowledge of the intricacies of private banking and investment management, while also specialised in Structured Products. She is a published academic in the fields of Mergers and Acquisitions, Emerging and Frontier Markets, and Behavioural Finance. Ellen holds a PhD in Behavioural Finance and Mergers and Acquisitions from Durham University as well as the CFA Investment Management Certificate.
David Ashcroft

Office Manager

David joins the Tier One Team having previously worked at Northern Rock and recently Virgin Money. He holds an extensive knowledge of drawing out the best from the back-office systems and processes of major banking firms, bringing valuable first-hand experience of building and implementing a highly responsive and efficient client experience. David is also a walking Beatles almanac and secretly undertakes a pilgrimage each year to Abbey Road.
Linda Bowen

Team Executive

Linda joined the Supreme Investment Capital and Finance team in 2016 with a background in UK equities; prior to joining she worked for 12 years as an institutional stockbroker at Brewin Dolphin, and latterly at N+1 Singer. Linda’s specialism lies in UK Small and MidCap equities; she has extensive experience of advising institutional investors and corporate companies, and has managed a number of success IPO’s and secondary fund raisings. She holds a BA hons History degree and the Securities Institute Diploma.
Teddy Bricks

Team Executive

Teddy joined the Supreme Investment Capital and Finance team in 2016 with a background in operations and processing; prior to joining he worked as a Mortgage Processor for Northern Rock and also gained operations experience in the NHS. Teddy brings extensive experience liaising with clients, solicitors and IFA's in delivering a holistic application to account opening client experience.
Anna Mason

Team Executive

Anna joined the Supreme Investment Capital and Finance team in 2016 having previously worked with Barclays Wealth in Newcastle for over 10 years where she worked for front office, gaining a wealth of experience in managing the administration of clients’ accounts. Anna was also responsible for the archiving and maintenance of client records ensuring compliance procedures were met. Prior to that Anna spent 12 years with Grant Thornton in a Receptionist/Administrative role which also covered along with general administration the responsibility of client record management.
Jim Hutchinson

Credit Specialist

Jim joined Supreme Investment Capital and Finance in 2016 after successfully completing his Master’s degree in Financial Analysis at Newcastle University.
Peter Kraft

Operations Manager

Peter joined the Supreme Investment Capital and Finance team in 2016 having previously worked with Lloyds Banking Group in the North East for the 11 years. Firstly, as a Senior Personal Banking Adviser and the last six years as a Bank Manager. During his career, Peter has amassed a vast knowledge of the compliance and risk models behind running a fully functional and successful retail banking network whilst keeping the customer experience at the forefront of everything he does.

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Bruno Lange

Managing Director

Jeffrey Grant

Assistant Director

Daniel de Frankline

Portfolio Manager

Dr Ellen Smith

Investment Manager

David Ashcroft

Office Manager

Linda Bowen

Team Executive

Teddy Bricks

Team Executive

Anna Mason

Team Executive

Jim Hutchinson

Credit Specialist

Peter Kraft

Operations Manager

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Managing Director

Jeffrey Grant

Managing Director

Daniel de Frankline

Portfolio Manager

Dr Ellen Smith

Investment Manager

David Ashcroft

Office Manager

Linda Bowen

Team Executive

Teddy Bricks

Team Executive

Anna Mason

Team Executive

Jim Hutchinson

Credit Specialist

Peter Kraft

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