ABOUT US
Cronos Investment Management is a boutique investment firm dedicated exclusively to managing portfolios for private and professional clients.
MEET THE TEAM
Susan Jones
Susan is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development, a member of the Institute of Directors and has a master's degree in business administration.
Susan has extensive experience operating at Executive and Board level in a number of successful retail, financial and professional services organisations. Susan’s previous experience in Financial Conduct Authority regulated firms ensures that she understands how important the culture of the business is and her focus is on providing and developing our Organisational & HR systems and structures to ensure we deliver great service to our clients.
Outside of work Susan enjoys watching and attending football matches and Grand Prix's and tries to keep fit and active in the outdoors when time permits.
Alexander Haycock
Alexander joined Cronos IM in June 2025, previously working in the City of London and Winchester in Investment Firms and Chartered Financial Planners. Alexander is an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Securities & Investments (CISI®) and a Member of the Chartered Insurance Institute of London (CII®)
With a focus on portfolio management, investment research and risk analysis. In his spare time Alexander is a keen sportsman, engaging in Boxing, Badminton and Running as well as the local gym.
Natalie Littler
Natalie is an experienced financial services professional with 19 years of experience across banking and the wider financial services sector. For the past six years, she has specialised in compliance and operations, building a strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and the importance of robust, well-structured business processes.
Natalie has extensive experience supporting organisations in navigating the complexities of the financial services landscape. She combines strategic thinking with practical expertise, enabling her to contribute effectively to business performance while ensuring regulatory standards are met. With a strong focus on organisation and efficiency, Natalie prides herself on her meticulous approach
and commercial awareness, delivering structured and effective solutions that support both clients and colleagues.
Holding a degree in Financial Services Business Management, Natalie has a solid technical foundation that underpins her professional capability and approach.
Outside of work, Natalie enjoys spending time with her family and making the most of the outdoors, particularly countryside walks with her Springer Spaniel, Bud.
Dominic Key
Dominic is responsible for the investment proposition at Cronos and chairs the Investment Committee, overseeing the firm's investment strategy and portfolio management.
He brings a wealth of experience gained over 30 years within the investment industry, building and managing multi-asset investment solutions for advisers and their clients.
Dominic is a director of Cronos and Fellow of the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI).
Outside of work, Dominic’s weekends are usually spent coaching his children’s sports teams and getting out on the bike when the weather permits.
Samantha Teale
Samantha joined Cronos IM in April 2026, bringing over 20 years of industry experience across share dealing, administration, office management, and the organisation of client events, as well as acting as a key point of contact for IT support. She is a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI®) and currently works within the Investment Department.
Outside of her professional role, Samantha is an avid reader and values spending time with family and dining out with friends. She also loves dogs, and enjoys time spent in the countryside.
Ben Yearsley
Ben brings extensive knowledge of all aspects of wealth management and we are incredibly fortunate to have secured his services on the Investment Committee.
Ben has significant experience from his career at Hargreaves Lansdown in the investment research team, resulting in access to major fund groups and investment managers. He also headed up VCT research and investor relations. In 2012 he moved to Charles Stanley Direct as Head of Investment Research, responsible for fund research, communications and PR, as well as developing the D2C platform. Ben has since co-founded a tax efficient investment company for high net worth individuals and chairs an investment committee for one other financial planning business.
Ben is well connected to many of the top fund managers in the UK, which gives him unparalleled access to them on a personal and professional level.
EMPLOYEE VALUES
Operational Excellence
Strive for quality, efficiency, and improvement in everything you do. Your commitment to excellence helps us deliver on our promises.
Compliance & Accountability
We operate in a highly regulated environment. Your attention to detail and commitment to doing things right help us maintain trust and meet our obligations.
Client Commitment
Every role contributes to delivering exceptional service and safeguarding our clients’ financial futures. Your dedication makes a difference.
Collaboration & Respect
We value diverse perspectives and foster a culture of mutual respect. Your voice matters, and teamwork drives our success.
ABOUT CRONOS
FAQ’s
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Cronos Investment Management is a boutique investment firm dedicated exclusively to managing portfolios for private and professional clients. As long-term stewards of our clients' capital, we work closely with you and your advisers to build and preserve wealth across generations.
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Our office is at East Wing, The Stables, Whinchat Hall, Skipwith Road, Escrick, York, YO19 6EJ. We work with clients and advisers across the UK.
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Yes. Cronos Investment Management is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Firm Reference Number [FRN]. You can verify our status on the FCA Register at register.fca.org.uk.
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We are independent and focused solely on investment management. Our decisions are guided only by our convictions and our clients' interests, free from product bias or external pressure. Being a boutique means clients deal with an experienced, accessible team rather than a call centre, and benefit from a consistent, disciplined, long-term approach.
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No. We focus exclusively on investment management and do not provide financial advice. This keeps responsibilities clear between adviser and investment manager. If you need financial advice, we are happy to work alongside your existing adviser, or to point you toward one.
OUR SERVICES
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We offer two core services: the Managed Portfolio Service (MPS), a range of risk-rated strategies actively managed by our in-house team; and the Bespoke Portfolio Service, a fully personalised discretionary portfolio tailored to your individual circumstances.
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The Cronos MPS gives you access to a range of risk-rated strategies, actively managed by our experienced in-house investment team. Portfolios are managed within clearly defined risk parameters and benefit from ongoing oversight, independent review, and disciplined risk management. It is designed to be transparent and cost-effective.
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For clients seeking a fully tailored solution, we provide a discretionary portfolio management service built around your individual circumstances and objectives. Each portfolio is actively managed in line with an agreed, regularly reviewed strategy and risk profile, with a strong emphasis on capital preservation, diversification, and long-term growth.
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The MPS suits clients who want a professionally managed, risk-rated portfolio at a competitive cost. The Bespoke Service suits clients with more complex or specific requirements who want a portfolio built and managed around them personally. We're happy to talk you (or your adviser) through which is the better fit.
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It caters for a wide range of clients, including private and adviser-introduced clients, Trusts, Pensions, and Corporate clients.
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It means you appoint us to make the day-to-day investment decisions on your behalf, within an agreed strategy and risk profile. This lets us act promptly as markets change, without needing to seek your approval for each individual transaction, while always managing the portfolio in line with the mandate you've agreed.
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Whether you are an adviser seeking a trusted investment partner, or an individual planning for the future, we'd be glad to hear from you.