Alastair McLean

Investec Wealth & Investment Ltd. (IW&I) is an asset management firm headquartered in London, UK. Formerly known as Rensburg Sheppards, the firm has roots dating back to 1827. In 2023, Rathbones Group Plc (LON: RAT) acquired the firm from Investec Plc (LON: INVP, ADR: IVTJY) in Great Britain. IW&I provides a range of investment management and financial planning services for individual clients, charities, trusts and clients of professional advisers on a bespoke basis.

Evelyn Partners Investment Management LLP (Evelyn Partners) is the investment management subsidiary of Evelyn Partners I M Ltd., which is owned by Platinum LP Guernsey Ltd. in Great Britain. The firm was founded in 1881 and formerly known as Smith & Williamson Investment Management LLP. They changed their name into Evelyn Partners Investment Management LLP when Tilney and Smith & Williamson brands merged into one in 2022. Headquartered in London, Evelyn Partners provides investment management, financial advisory and accountancy services to private clients, professional practices, mid- to large-sized corporations and non-profit organizations.

Real Life Options is a British company that has been supporting individuals with learning disabilities and autism since 1992. Real Life Options is based in Knottingley, UK and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom. The non-profit company was established to provide these individuals with more choices and greater independence. David Sargent has been the CEO of the company since 2017.

The Chartered Institute For Securities & Investment operates as securities and investment educational institute. It is the professional body for those who work in the securities and investment industry in the UK and in a growing number of major financial centres round the world. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

The University of Liverpool operates as a university. It offers post graduate research, foundation courses, continuing and professional development, online study, and doctoral college. The company was founded in 1881 and is headquartered in Liverpool, the United Kingdom.

LGT Wealth Management UK LLP (LGT WM UK) is the wealth management subsidiary of LGT UK Holdings Ltd., which is owned by LGT Group Foundation (LGT) in Liechtenstein. Previously known as Vestra Wealth LLP and as LGT Vestra LLP, the firm was founded in 2007 by Matthew Evans, Andrew Sims, David Scott and Ben Snee. In June 2016, LGT owned by the Princely Family of Liechtenstein took a majority stake in the firm, primarily from external investors in the firm. In October 2020, LGT completed the acquisition by buying the remaining equity previously held by the executive partners of LGT WM UK. Headquartered in London, LGT WM UK provides wealth management services to private clients, companies, trusts, charities and financial intermediaries based predominately in the UK and the European Economic Area (EEA).

Whitefoord LLP is an independent wealth management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded by Vince Whitefoord in 2000 as Whitefoord Ltd. It provides investment and advisory services to private clients.

Bristol Charities is a registered charity that provides opportunities and support for people and communities to improve lives through grants, housing, and charitable projects. The non-profit company is based in Bristol, UK, and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom. The British company's work includes providing excellent quality Almshouse accommodation with support on-site in a safe community setting, giving to those in need through individual grants, and funding local projects. The company recently purchased the Vassall Centre in April 2021 and are continuing to manage the existing office accommodation, retaining all current tenancies. The company's vision is to transform the site into a balanced new neighbourhood centre for multigenerational living and working, which will include accessible, sustainable work and meeting spaces. Anne Anketell has been the CEO of the company since 2013.

Swan Capital Partners Ltd. provides investment services. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Minnesota Steel Industries LLC manufactures steel. It incorporated the commercially available technology in mining, concentrating, pellet plant, DRI and electric arc steelmaking on a single site, making it one of the lowest cost steel producers in the world. The company is headquartered in St. Paul, MN.

The Personal Investment Management & Financial Advice Association provides advice to the investment community.

Tilney Investment Management Ltd. provides investment advisory services. The firm caters to private investors interested in managing their wealth on behalf of their families, businesses, and for personal or philanthropic ventures. It provides access to investment products, including some developed for institutional clients, such as cash, equities, bonds, mutual funds, structured products and derivatives, foreign exchange and commodities, hedge funds, private equity, and real estate. The company was founded in 1836 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

R.M. Walkden & Co. Ltd. operates as a wealth management company. The company was incorporated on February 26, 1976 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Part of Rathbones Group Plc, Arcticstar Ltd. is a British company founded in 1999 that offers investment consultancy services to clients. The company is based in London, UK. Arcticstar provides personalized investment portfolio construction to match the objectives of each client. The company also hosts quarterly investment insights webinars where clients can interact with the co-chief investment officer, head of equities, and head of client development to hear their views on key questions facing investors. Additionally, Arcticstar offers a founder series platform to explore innovation, personal achievements, future focus, wealth, and social responsibility directly with the founders.

Phoenix Group Plc is a technology company based in the Middle East that specializes in blockchain technology and bitcoin mining. Phoenix Group has a diversified portfolio of tech ventures and is poised to shape the future of blockchain technology and the mining landscape. The British company also offers security services, including residential security and close protection specialists for individuals and organizations. Founded in 2017, the private company is committed to innovation, operational excellence, and sustainable practices.

OM Residual UK Ltd. is a holding company which engages in the international investment, savings, insurance, and banking businesses. It focuses on emerging markets such as life insurance, property and casualty, asset management, and banking. The company was founded in 1845 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Financial Services Compensation Scheme Ltd. is a compensation fund that protects customers of authorized financial services firms in the UK. The company is based in London, UK. The British company provides a list of financial firms that have failed, wound up, or liquidated, and offers a toolkit for funeral plan providers to understand how FSCS protects customers of FCA-authorized plan providers. FSCS also offers resources to help customers cope with the cost of living crisis, including mental health and debt support. Caroline Rainbird has been the CEO of the company since 2019.

Pearl Group Plc provides insurance services. It offers life and non-life insurance to individuals and other groups. The company is located in London, UK.

Barclays Investment Solutions Ltd. (BISL) is the investment management subsidiary of Barclays Bank Plc (Private Banking), the private banking division of Barclays Bank Plc (LON: BARC, ADR: BCS) in Great Britain. The firm was founded in 1992. They were previously known as Gerrard Investment Management Ltd. until 2017. BISL is headquartered in London and has offices throughout Great Britain where they manage investments for high-net worth individuals, charities, trusts, private clients and pension funds.

Brown, Shipley & Co. Ltd. (Brown Shipley) is the Great Britain-based private banking subsidiary of Quintet Private Bank (Europe) SA, itself a subsidiary of Precision Capital SA in Luxembourg. The firm was founded by William Brown in 1810. Headquartered in London, Brown Shipley manages a range of collective investments known as SVS Brown Shipley Funds for private, institutional and corporate clients.

Punter Southall Wealth Ltd. (PSW) is a wealth management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 2002 and formerly known as FILMDISK LTD and as PSigma Investment Management Ltd. They were renamed as Punter Southall Wealth Ltd. in 2019. They are owned by Canaccord Genuity Wealth Group Holdings (Jersey) Ltd., a subsidiary of Canaccord Genuity Group, Inc. (TSE: CF) in Canada. PSW provides financial advisory and investment management services to a range of private and institutional clients which includes family trusts, pension schemes and charities.

Wirral Academy Trust operates an organization that provides educational support services for local students. The non-profit company is based in Wirral, UK. The CEO of the British company is Mike Kilbride.

J.O. Hambro Capital Management Ltd. (JOHCM) is an investment management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded by James Hambro in 1993 as an independently managed boutique, and was acquired by Pendal Group Ltd., formerly BT Investment Management Ltd., in 2011. In 2023, Perpetual Limited (ASX: PPT) – an ASX-listed, global diversified financial services company in Sydney, Australia – acquired Pendal Group, including JOHCM. The firm provides discretionary investment advisory services across a diverse range of equity strategies through pooled vehicles (or investment funds) and to clients that establish separately managed accounts.