Richard will specialise in equities and report to City National Bank Entertainment Division head Martha Henderson.

In his new role, Limekiller will develop customised retirement planning, investment and asset allocation for individuals, entrepreneurs, high-net-worth families, hedge fund and private equity professionals and professional service firms in New York.

Limekiller will also focus in all types of investment management in his new role.

Henderson said: "A veteran portfolio manager with nearly 20 years of experience managing wealth for families and entrepreneurs, Limekiller will help City National expand our services in New York as well as in Nashville and Atlanta."

Limekiller served US Trust, Bank of America Private Wealth Management for two decades in New York, prior to joining City National and most recently, served as senior portfolio manager in the high net worth group.