Alistair is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (FCSI) with over 20 years of experience in the City of London. He currently manages bespoke retirement portfolios focusing on gilt yields and structural inflation hedging. His expertise lies in constructing resilient portfolios using SIPP and ISA wrappers to maximise tax efficiency.
Alistair Thorne brings over two decades of high-level experience in wealth management, having started his career on the bond trading desks of major Tier 1 investment banks in London. He holds a Master's in Economics from the London School of Economics and is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (FCSI), representing the pinnacle of professional standards. Throughout his career, Alistair has navigated multiple economic cycles, including the 2008 financial crisis and the post-Brexit volatility, giving him a unique perspective on capital preservation. His investment philosophy is grounded in rigorous macro-economic analysis, favouring long-term solvency over short-term speculation. He specialises in constructing liability-driven investment strategies for retirees, utilising UK Gilts, inflation-linked bonds, and dividend aristocrats to ensure sustainable withdrawal rates. Alistair is a vocal advocate for transparency in fee structures and regularly consults on regulatory alignment with the FCA's Consumer Duty. He writes extensively to demystify complex fixed-income instruments for private investors, helping them understand the critical relationship between interest rates and bond yields. His current focus is on helping clients navigate the 'decumulation' phase of retirement, ensuring their pension pots outlive their life expectancy despite structural inflation.