Barclays Wealth Americas

Preston McSwain brings more than 20 years experience in the private asset management and institutional investment management to Barclays Wealth in Boston

Barclays Wealth, the global wealth manager and advisor, is pleased to announce that it has hired Preston McSwain as a Managing Director and Investment Representative in the Boston office.

Mr. McSwain brings more than 20 years experience in the private asset management and institutional investment management field to his new role. In this position, he acts as an advisor to high net worth clients, coordinating integrated wealth plans, and is responsible for many of the firm's largest relationships in New England. Mr. McSwain reports to Marty Courage, Managing Director, Boston Branch Manager and New England Regional Manager. He joined Barclays Wealth with a four-person team.  They were all previously with Neuberger Berman.

Commenting on his new role, Mr. McSwain said, "It was Barclays Wealth's commitment to growth - reinforced by global resources and talent - and open architecture that informed our decision to join."

With 13 offices across the U.S. and Latin America, Barclays Wealth in the Americas provides comprehensive wealth management to high net worth individuals and families. The firm focuses on understanding its clients' financial needs, personal aspirations and tolerance for risk in order to design and implement highly customized investment solutions.

"We are truly dedicated to meeting the needs of our high net worth clients, and are excited to have a team like Mr. McSwain's on board, one which clearly shares our commitment to this market," said Jack Petersen, Head of Americas Wealth Management. The firm hired 50 Investment Representatives in 2009 and is adding more than 100 this year as part of a continued build-out in the Americas.

For further information contact:

Monique Wise
Barclays Wealth, Corporate Communications
+1 212 526 3568