William began his investment management career in 2002 at UBS Wealth Management before joining Cheviot Asset Management in 2006. He was made up to partner in 2010. Whilst at Quilter Cheviot he co-managed two retail OEICs alongside his portfolio management responsibilities. A founding partner of Vermeer Partners, he manages portfolios for a wide range of private clients, family trusts, charities and pension funds alongside being Head of Fund Research. William chairs the partnership's Investment Funds, Alternatives & Fixed Income Committee and is a member of the Equities, Strategies, Investment and Executive Committees. He graduated from Newcastle University with a BA (Hons) in Classical Studies and is a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Securities & Investment.