Neil M. Williams

Janus Henderson Investors UK Ltd. (JHI UK) is the wholly-owned global asset management subsidiary of Janus Henderson UK (Holdings) Ltd., ultimately held by Janus Henderson Group Plc (LON: 0RPW; NYSE: JHG) in Great Britain. The firm was founded in 1934 and formerly known as Henderson Global Investors Ltd. Headquartered in London, JHI UK is a client-centric, sustainable and responsible investor which provides investment management services to individuals, private banks, third party distributors, insurance companies, pension funds, government bodies, investment trusts, charities and corporate entities.

EFG Laran SA (EFG Laran) is the Swiss investment management subsidiary of BSI SA (Private Banking), itself a subsidiary of EFG International AG (SW: EFGN; ADR: EFGXY) in Switzerland. Formerly known as BSI Service Holding SA, the firm was established in 1873 and is headquartered in Lugano, They offer a range of services including wealth management, financial advisory, financial planning, corporate finance, insurance products, mortgage services and art advisory. EFG Laran manages private portfolios and the BSI range of investment funds, which are domiciled in Liechtenstein, Luxembourg or Switzerland. Their clients are primarily high-net worth individuals and family offices as well as institutional investors and third-party asset managers.

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.

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.

Threadneedle Asset Management Ltd. (Threadneedle AM) is the wholly-owned global asset management subsidiary of TC Financing Ltd., ultimately held by Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (NYSE: AMP) in the US. Headquartered in London, the firm was founded in 1994 and manages assets for a range of clients which includes pension schemes, insurance companies, private investors and corporations. Threadneedle AM is a socially responsible investor which believes they have a responsibility to, and will benefit from, exercising environmental and social stewardship throughout their firm.

KBL Richelieu Gestion SA (KBLR) is the France-based fund management subsidiary of KBL Richelieu Banque Privée SA, ultimately owned by Precision Capital SA in Luxembourg. The firm was established in 2008 by the merger of KBL France Gestion SA, established in 1997, and Richelieu Finance Gestion Privée, founded in 1985. KBLR is headquartered in Paris with several offices throughout France. The firm manages the Æden and Richelieu families of mutual funds, as well as discretionary accounts for private individuals and institutional clients.

Manulife Investment Management (Europe) Ltd. (Manulife Europe) is the Great Britain-based asset management subsidiary of Manufacturers Life Insurance Co., itself a subsidiary of Manulife Financial Corp. (TSE, NYSE: MFC) in Canada. The firm was founded as Trendhandy Trading Ltd. in 1993 and was acquired by Manulife and in 1996. Headquartered in London, Manulife Europe offers clients a variety of funds including international and European equity funds. Their local research capabilities and market presence give them perspective on UK and European markets.

GHC Capital Markets Ltd. (GHC) is an independent investment management firm headquartered in Leicester, UK. The firm was founded in 1995 as Goy, Harris, Cartwright & Co., Ltd. and rebranded as GHC Capital Markets in 2007. GHC provides investment management services to companies and individuals alike.

Part of Vectra Corp., Jiway Holdings Ltd operates an Exchange that gives retail investors greater access to the European and stock markets. The company is based in London, UK.

Charles Stanley & Co. Ltd. (Investment Management) (Charles Stanley-IM) is the investment management division of Charles Stanley & Co. Ltd., an investment company headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1852 and is ultimately owned by Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE: RJF). Charles Stanley-IM provides bespoke investment portfolios and tailored financial advice to individuals, charities, institutions and professional advisers.

Eclectica Asset Management LLP (EAM) is an investment management firm that was founded in 2005. Located in London, the firm manages European and global mandates for high net-worth and retail clients.

BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Ltd. (BIM-UK) is an investment management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm is a subsidiary of BlackRock Finance Europe Ltd., ultimately owned by BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE: BLK) in the US. BIM-UK was founded in 2006 following the merger of Merrill Lynch Investment Managers and BlackRock. In 2009, BlackRock merged with Barclays Global Investors, including the iShares exchange traded funds business. The combined firm operates under the BlackRock name and has retained the iShares brand. BIM-UK manages a family of mutual funds and acts as sub-advisor to other mutual and pension funds. They also offer alternative investments and managed accounts for individual and institutional clients.

Brooks Macdonald Asset Management Ltd. (BMAM) is the specialist investment subsidiary of Brooks MacDonald Group Plc (LON: BRK) in Great Britain. The firm was founded by Jonathan Gumpel and Richard Spencer in 1997 as Brooks Macdonald Gayer Asset Management Ltd. and changed their name to Brooks Macdonald Asset Management Ltd. in 2002. BMAM is headquartered in London with offices throughout Great Britain. They offer a range of investment management services and advice to individuals, pension funds, institutions, charities and trusts in the UK and internationally.

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.

Ignis Investment Services Ltd. (IIS) is the asset management subsidiary of Ignis Asset Management Ltd., ultimately held by abrdn Plc (LON: ABDN, ADR: SLFPY) in Great Britain. Headquartered in Edinburgh, the firm was formed following the 2008 merger of Resolution Asset Management and Axial Investment Management. They can trace their origins since 1986. IIS offered tailor-made and pooled solutions for small- to medium-sized pension schemes. Their clients include large corporate pension schemes, charities and life companies along with other strategic partners. They cater to UK retail, institutional and international clients.

Osmosis Capital LLP (Osmosis Capital) is a fund of funds founded in 2008. The firm is headquartered in London.

Arbion Ltd. is a wealth management firm headquartered in London, UK. Formerly known as Signia Wealth Ltd., the firm was founded by Gautam Batra and Nathalie Dauriac-Stoebe in 2009 as True Wealth Ltd. They are a subsidiary of Arbion Holdings Ltd. Arbion targets the ultra-high net worth market and was formed to provide a full wealth and investment management service to private individuals, their families and institutional clients.

Rathbones Investment Management International Ltd. (Rathbones International) is the wealth management subsidiary of Rathbones Investment Management Ltd., which is owned by Rathbones Brothers Plc (LON: RAT) in Great Britain. The firm is headquartered in St. Helier, Jersey. Rathbones International provides offshore investment management services for individuals and families, charities and professional advisers.

KW Investment Management Ltd. is the Great Britain-based wealth management subsidiary of Kingswood Holdings Ltd. (LON: KWG), which is owned by Kingswood Property Finance LP. The firm was founded in 2009 and formerly known as European Wealth Management Ltd. Headquartered in London, KW Investment Management provides investment advisory and management services to private individuals and some UK universities and charities.

Shard Capital Partners LLP is a wealth management service and award-winning stockbroker that provides financial advice and stockbroking services to private and high-net-worth clients, family offices, and institutions. The private company is based in London, UK, and has subsidiaries in Gibraltar, United Kingdom, and Ireland. The British company offers investment, retirement, and estate planning, mortgages, wills, and probate through trusted third parties. The company also provides a range of products and services designed to provide maximum flexibility and transparency, giving clients the option to take as much or as little control over the investment decision-making process. The company was founded in 2010 by James William Edward Lewis, who has been the CEO since 2010.

Quilter Cheviot Ltd. is the investment management subsidiary of Quilter Cheviot Holdings Ltd., ultimately held by Quilter Plc (LON: QLT) in Great Britain. The firm was founded in 1985 as Quilter Goodison & Co. In 2013, they merged with Cheviot Asset Management Ltd. Headquartered in London, Quilter Cheviot provides bespoke investment portfolios for individuals and families for generations.

Part of Julius Bär Gruppe AG, Julius Baer Portfolio Managers Ltd. is a British company that provides investment advice. The company is based in London, UK.

CG Wealth Planning Ltd. (CGWPL) is a wealth management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 2012 and is a subsidiary of Canaccord Genuity Wealth Ltd., ultimately held by Canaccord Genuity Group, Inc. (TSE: CF) in Canada. CGWPL offers a broad range of wealth management solutions to institutions and advisers. They also offer onshore and offshore investment management services to their clients which includes charities, governments, mutual and captive insurers, pension schemes and trusts.

Stonewood Wealth Management LLP provides investment advice. It also provides independent, objective advice and solutions. The company was founded by Milena Dimitrova Ivanova and Paul Marson in 2013 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Pillarstone Europe LLP (Pillarstone Europe) is a private equity subsidiary of KAG Holdco Ltd founded in 2015 by Gaudenzio Bonaldo Gregori. The firm is headquartered in London.

Claret Capital Partners Ltd (Claret Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2013. The firm is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.

Cadro Technologies Ltd. operates as a British technology-driven investment management company. The company is based in London, UK. The company was founded in 2019 by Jordan John Buck and Nataša Miklavcic Williams. Nataša Miklavcic Williams has been the CEO of the company since 2022.

Sand Grove Capital Management LLP (Sand Grove) is an independent alternative investment manager headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded by Simon Davies in 2014. Sand Grove provides investment advisory services for individual and institutional investors.