Smith & Williamson, the UK-headquartered investment management and accountancy group, has appointed Michael Pagliari as an investment management partner, the company said in a statement.

Pagliari will manage funds for private clients and act as an advisor to family offices and others in the ultra-high net worth sector, with an emphasis on internationally mobile individuals. He spent 27 years at Morgan Stanley and since 2006 worked as an executive director, running a multi-asset class team advising private clients.

Pagliari’s appointment represents the fourth partner to join the investment management division at in recent weeks.