Barclays in the Americas

Barclays Wealth appoints a Director and Investment Representative for its Dallas office

Barclays Wealth, a leading global wealth manager by assets under management, is pleased to announce Michele Huff Powell has joined its Dallas office as a Director and Investment Representative.

Ms. Powell joins Barclays Wealth from U.S. Trust, Bank of America Private Wealth Management, bringing over 25 years experience advising high net worth individuals and families. She joined her predecessor firm in 1986 and during her tenure she was responsible for the integrated delivery of wealth management services to clients, in particular, wealth structuring, investment management and private banking services. In her new role at Barclays Wealth, Ms. Powell reports to Steve Head, Regional Manager, Texas.

"I am pleased to welcome personally someone of Michele's caliber and client dedication to our Dallas office and the firm," said Mitch Cox, Head of Barclays Wealth Americas, and Head of Global Research and Investments. "As we grow in the Americas, we continue to find that Barclays Wealth's combination of wealth management experience and direct access to the world-class resources of Barclays globally is a compelling proposition for high net worth individuals and families, and therefore for their advisors."

Ms. Powell received a B.S. in Business Administration and an M.B.A. from West Virginia University and holds the Certified Investment Management AnalystSM (CIMA^®) designation. She serves as a Board Director for Lakehill Preparatory School in Dallas.

"I am delighted to have such a highly experienced and talented professional join our wealth management team in Dallas as we continue expanding in the Texas region," said Mr. Head.

With 13 offices across the Americas, including the Barclays Wealth Trustees (U.S.), NA., Barclays Wealth 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.

For further information contact:

Jignasa Patel, Barclays Wealth, Media Relations
+1 212 526 3945