Darren Fletcher has been appointed as the new Head of Global SalesPrivate international wealth management specialist Chase Buchanan has confirmed that Darren Fletcher has been appointed by the group as the new Head of Global Sales. He brings an extensive background in private banking, international financial advice, and sales-focused consultancy, joining the team from his previous managerial roles at Chase de Vere, independent financial advisers.Darren Fletcher will work alongside Lee Eldridge, Group CEO and Lucy Brand, Head of Global Operations, as part of the companys Management Team, overseeing service delivery to clients throughout Europe and North America.Senior Leadership Changes at Chase BuchananThe global firm is well-established as a leading provider

Darren Fletcher has been appointed as the new Head of Global Sales Private international wealth management specialist Chase Buchanan has confirmed that Darren Fletcher has been appointed by the group as the new Head of Global Sales. He brings an extensive background in private banking, international financial advice, and sales-focused consultancy, joining the team from his previous managerial roles at Chase de Vere, independent financial advisers. Darren Fletcher will work alongside Lee Eldridge, Group CEO and Lucy Brand, Head of Global Operations, as part of the companys Management Team, overseeing service delivery to clients throughout Europe and North America. Senior Leadership Changes at Chase Buchanan The global firm is well-established as a leading provider of independent financial and tax planning support. It works with expatriates handling the complexities of transitioning to a new life overseas or managing their tax and financial affairs, including cross-border pension transfers and investments. Over recent years, the group has expanded significantly, offering clients direct access to confidential discussions with highly skilled Private Wealth Managers in person or virtually across ten locations, including a UK-based Administration Centre. Darren joins the team after working within the insurance, financial advice, and banking sectors for 34 years, with prior roles in directorship, regional management, and senior management posts. He holds multiple certifications and qualifications, including those awarded by the Chartered Insurance Institute. He says, I am delighted to be joining Chase Buchanan as Head of Global Sales and to be able to bring my experience and decades of knowledge to the position, with key focuses on delivering outstanding services to every client, precise risk management, and keeping pace with changing standards and best practice quality targets. Chase Buchanan is a fantastic group and a business I am proud to be a part of. It has a cohesive approach to targeted, jargon-free, and transparent client advisory services that set new benchmarks for the industry and demonstrate the value of specialist international comprehension of tax systems, investment opportunities, and retirement planning environments around the world. Growing Demand for Independent Expatriate Financial Advice Part of the groups success and rapid expansion is its position as a wholly independent organisation, without any affiliations with banks, insurance providers, or investment firms. That independence enables all wealth managers and advisers throughout the business to provide advice, recommendations, and insights with full access to a broad scope of products and strategies specifically selected to meet the individuals needs. In his role as Head of Global Sales, Darren will be responsible for ongoing market tracking and monitoring to ensure the business remains agile and responsive to evolving tax environments and regulations and for continuing to grow the profile of the group to broaden access to skilled financial advice. Chase Buchanan Group CEO Lee Eldridge says, We are pleased to welcome Darren to our Management Team. Lucy and I look forward to working closely with him to sustain our reputation for excellence, confidentiality and bespoke client services. As the business has developed our corporate and private client services, the role of Head of Global Sales has also adapted, providing the broader company with oversight of how expansion plans and the launch of new services, resources and locations meet our overarching strategy and serve continuing increases in levels of demand. While we strive to be ambitious and forward-thinking in our approaches, our core aim remains to deliver the highest levels of service to every client we work with and ensure all clients, whether organisations, individuals, or families, can discuss essential matters such as tax management, investment planning, and cross-border relocations with accomplished, knowledgeable advisers. About Chase Buchanan Wealth Management The financial advisory business is regulated by the relevant bodies in all locations, including EU regulation as a registered member authorised by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission. It offers a comprehensive range of tax and financial planning solutions to corporate and private clients, with three offices in Spain alongside locations in Canada, Cyprus, Belgium, Malta, Portugal, France, and the USA. Chase Buchanan provides clients with impartial, unbiased wealth management support, before, during and after an international relocation, including those seeking guidance when managing key transitions and life events such as property acquisitions, pension restructuring and portfolio management analysis.

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- Darren is the Head of Global Sales at Chase Buchanan Wealth Management since April 2024, and also serves as a Director at JRC Financial Ltd.
- He started at Chase de Vere in October 2019 as a Senior Manager, progressing to Regional Manager in February 2022.
- Prior to this, he held various roles at Lloyds Banking Group from June 2001 to September 2019, including Senior Manager at Lloyds Bank International Ltd and Lloyds Bank (Gibraltar) Ltd, Area Sales Manager at Scottish Widows, Senior Wealth Planning Manager at LloydsTSB, and Financial Consultant at LloydsTSB.
- Before Lloyds, he worked as a Financial Advisor at Pru Life UK from September 1995 to June 2001.
- Darrens career began at Eagle Star in September 1990 as a Commission Team Member, advancing to Team Leader in December 1993.
- He obtained the Chartered Insurance Institutes DIP PFS and Advanced Financial Planning Certificate from 2006 to 2019, and the Financial Planning Certificate from 1992 to 1995.

Chase Buchanan Wealth Management Announces Latest Expansion with a New Office and Team of Experts in France
Chase Buchanan, the expert expat financial advice and global wealth management firm, has strengthened its presence in Europe as a leading provider of bespoke financial guidance with a new French office positioned in a prime location in Bordeaux.
The city in southwest France has long been a hub for foreign nationals and businesses, attracted by the culture, exceptional wines and riverfront living.
This newest location complements other Chase Buchanan offices in Belgium, Cyprus, Portugal, Spain, Malta and Tenerife, supporting private and corporate wealth management clients with every aspect of their finances, from tax planning to retirement, estate and succession planning to investment and insurance.
Specialist Expat Wealth Management Support in Bordeaux
With a full team behind them in the French Office our two most Senior Advisers include Jean Pierre Çarçabal and Malcolm McDowell. Both are highly experienced wealth managers and financial advisers in France bringing together years of expertise advising British expatriates living in or relocating to the EU. The focus is on holistic financing planning, ensuring clients have all the information they require to make informed, confident and secure decisions to the benefit of their financial future.
Çarçabal has previously represented several other private investment groups, financial institutions and advisory firms, and is certified by the Autorité des Marchés Financiers, the Association Nationale des Conseils Financiers and Orias, the Organisme pour le Registre des Intermédiaires en Assurance.
Çarçabal says, “I am delighted to be joining Chase Buchanan and to be part of this new team in Bordeaux, combining skill, insight and in-depth understanding of the tax regimes, investment landscapes and financial sectors in France and varied locations across Europe."
McDowell is a pensions and lifetime allowance specialist with a long-standing reputation for his expertise, having worked in private wealth management across the US, Canada, the Middle East and Europe over the last 20 years.
He says: “Chase Buchanan’s emphasis on personal relationships, truly tailored advice and fostering long-term dialogues to support and assist clients through each stage of life overseas is cohesive with my personal approach to wealth management and financial advice, streamlining the complexity of tax planning and portfolio management. I am very much looking forward to working alongside Jean Pierre, and the rest of the team, in the newly launched Bordeaux advisory centre.”
This level of collective expertise makes a strong, experienced team with comprehensive knowledge across the scope of wealth management and expatriate financial advice.
Demand for Financial Advisory Services for Expats in France
Undoubtedly, the post-Brexit environment has significantly impacted expats considering a European location and foreign nationals already resident in an EU country.
However, France remains a key country for global expats, with the most recently available metrics from Statista showing that almost 180,000 UK citizens were living in France in 2019 – the third most popular country throughout the EU.
Private financial advice is essential in many scenarios but can be particularly relevant for expatriates moving abroad to retire, looking to relocate with their families, or launching a business or professional trade in a different country.
Chase Buchanan already has a range of free resources for expats living in France. Still, this new hub is expected to widen its reach and enable more UK nationals to access independent, professional and customised guidance as they navigate the challenges of moving to a country with a different tax regime.
Lee Eldridge, Group CEO and Head of Investment Advisory, says: “Jean Pierre is a fantastic addition to our network of world-class financial advisory professionals who deliver on our key values and objectives, with the knowledge, skill and enthusiasm our clients value.
Supported by a distinguished team of wealth management advisers and local finance experts, alongside our LTA specialist, Malcolm, we are excited to extend our services in France, and provide additional touchpoints for every client who would benefit from independent, specialist advice delivered in a confidential and in-person setting.”
Resources available now from the Chase Buchanan website include a Guide to Expat Taxes in France. 
Bordeaux as a Relocation Destination for International Expats
Bordeaux is a carefully selected location, with a large community of expats looking for a laidback and family-friendly lifestyle.
The city is also popular with expats with children keen to enrol in the Bordeaux International School, a bilingual educational establishment with an outstanding reputation.
Having a base in Bordeaux allows Chase Buchanan Wealth Management to provide the tailored, professional and reliable advice it is known for, with face-to-face consultations and meetings available immediately. Expats and those interested in high-quality wealth management support or assistance with specific aspects of their finances can contact Chase Buchanan’s new Bordeaux office to arrange a convenient time to discuss their requirements.
About Chase Buchanan Private Wealth Management
Chase Buchanan is a highly regulated wealth management company who specialises in providing global finance solutions for those with a global lifestyle. We are global financial advisers, supporting expatriates around the world from our regulated European headquarters, and local offices across Belgium, Canada, Canary Islands, Cyprus, Malta, Portugal, Spain, UK and the USA.
Chase Buchanan Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission with CIF Licence 287/15.

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