Christopher David Collins

abrdn Investments Ltd. (aIL) is an asset management firm headquartered in Midlothian, UK. The firm was founded in 1987 and formerly known as Aberdeen Asset Managers Ltd. They are a wholly-owned subsidiary of abrdn Holdings Ltd., wholly-owned by abrdn Plc (LON: ABDN). aIL provides their clients with discretionary and non-discretionary asset management and related services across a broad range of investment strategies and asset classes. They also offer an alternative platform which encompasses multi-manager research, selection and portfolio management for hedge funds strategies.

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.

Newton Investment Management Ltd. (Newton) is the wholly-owned, Great Britain-based investment management subsidiary of Newton Management Ltd., ultimately held by The Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (NYSE: BK) (BNY Mellon) in the US. The firm was founded in 1978 as a joint venture with Scottish insurance broker Reed Stenhouse. In 1986 they were acquired by Alexander & Alexander and were renamed Newton Investment Management. Headquartered in London, Newton provides investment products and services to a wide range of clients, such as pension funds, charities, corporations and individuals (via BNY Mellon). Newton is a signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI).

Oberon Investments Ltd. (GB Investment Management) (Oberon-IM) is the wealth management division of Oberon Investments Ltd., a corporate broking group headquartered in London, UK. Formerly known as M. D. Barnard & Co. Ltd., the firm was founded in 1988 and is owned by Oberon Investments Group Plc (AQSE: OBE). Oberon-IM offers bespoke client portfolios for private individuals and corporate clients.

Part of Qatar Islamic Bank, QIB (UK) Plc provides banking services. The company is based in London, UK. The British company was founded in 2003. George Duncan Steele-Bodger has been the CEO of the company since 2016.

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.

Baring Asset Management Ltd. (Barings UK) is the Great Britain-based subsidiary of Barings Europe Ltd., ultimately held by Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. in the US. Barings traces its origins to 1762 when it was founded in London as a firm of merchants and merchant bankers. They were an asset management pioneer in the UK and set up an Investment Department in 1955. In 1989, all of Barings' asset management activities were consolidated within Baring Asset Management. Headquartered in London, the firm manages assets on behalf of pension funds, pooled vehicles, governments, charities and high-net worth individuals. Barings UK offers a wide range of equity and fixed-income mutual funds in both domestic and international markets. They are a socially responsible investor which takes environmental and socially responsible investment issues into account and seek guidance from clients.

The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales ensures that its members, students, and affiliates maintain the highest standards of professional competency and conduct to protect the public interest. The non-profit company is based in London, UK, and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom. With over 150,000 members, the institute provides technical information, helplines, and communities to its members.

HSBC Private Bank (UK) Ltd. (HSBC Private Bank-UK) is the private banking subsidiary of HSBC Bank Plc., ultimately held by HSBC Holdings Plc (LON: HSBA) in Great Britain. The HSBC group can trace their history in London back to 1865 when the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation office opened, and through later acquisitions are linked to Samuel Montagu & Co. Limited, founded in 1853. Headquartered in London, HSBC Private Bank-UK offers a full range of wealth management advice and services to wealthy individuals and their families worldwide.

The University of Greenwich is a major modern UK university. Its three campuses extend from Maritime Greenwich to Medway, serving South East London, Kent Thames-side and West Kent. The Kings Hill Institute in West Malling, Kent is a centre for Continuing Professional Development.

Bestinvest (Holdings) Ltd. operates as a holding company with interests in investment advisory and management services. It offers services through its subsidiaries. The firm also provides financial planning, insurance broking and wealth management services. The company was founded on May 28, 1997 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Brachers LLP is an award-winning law firm that provides legal advice for businesses, families, and individuals. The private company is based in Maidstone, UK, and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom. The British company specializes in managing trusts and currently look after more than 300 trusts. The company also offers services such as debt recovery, industrial disease claims, dispute resolution, and personal legal advice. Brachers was founded in 1895 by Henry James Bracher, and Joanna Worby has been the CEO of the company since 1991.

Tilney Group Ltd. provides wealth management services. It also provides investment services and solutions, mutual, opal, and commercial property funds through its asset, pension management, and managed portfolio services. The company was founded in1836 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Ashcourt Holdings Ltd. engages in the provision of financial services. The company was founded on July 30, 2002 and is headquartered in Bracknell, the United Kingdom.

Towry Holdings Ltd. provides financial advisory and investment management services. The firm’s solutions include lifetime financial plan, pension and retirement planning, managing investment risk, discretionary investment management and advisory portfolio management services. The company was incorporated on May 21, 2003 and is headquartered in Bracknell, the United Kingdom.

Part of Citigroup, Inc., Citigroup Ltd. constructs domestic buildings. The company is based in London, UK.

Morgan Stanley UK Ltd. operates as a support services provider. The company as founded on September 8, 2000 and is headquartered in Canary Wharf, the United Kingdom.

Town & Country Housing Group is a non profit organization that manages and develops social and affordable housing. It owns and operates housing associations throughout the county. The company is headquartered in Tunbridge Wells, the United Kingdom.

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.

Hawksmoor Investment Solutions Ltd. is a discretionary investment manager headquartered in Exeter, UK. Formerly known as Wellian Investment Solutions Ltd., the firm was founded by Karen L. Vidler in 2001. They are a subsidiary of Hawksmoor Investment Management Ltd., ultimately owned by The Carlyle Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: CG) in the US. Hawksmoor Investment Solutions designs, constructs and manages risk-graded model portfolios for investors.

Shorelight Partners LLP (Shorelight Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2012. The firm headquartered in London, United Kingdom.

Part of Waldorf Holdco Ltd., Alpha Petroleum (UK) Holdings Ltd. operates as an investment holding British company. The company is based in London, UK.

Alpha Petroleum Resources Ltd. engages in the development of oil and gas extraction and services. It operates its activities in the UK sector of North Sea through its gas fields Kilmar, Wenlock, and Garrow. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Guildford, the United Kingdom.

Vintage Wealth Management Ltd. provides financial planning and advisory services. The private company is based in London, UK. and has subsidiaries in United Kingdom. The British company was founded in 2004. Alan John Morton has been the CEO of the company since 2019.

Part of Peabody Trust, Monson Homes Ltd. is a British company founded in 2006 that provides a free, safe, and secure online customer site called myhomeonline. The company is based in Tunbridge Wells, UK and is dedicated to improving their residents' experience. This site allows customers to manage their accounts at any time. Monson Homes encourages people to join their team and learn more about their services.

Quilter Financial Planning Ltd. operates as a holding company with interests in financial advisory services. It also offers retirement, estate and trust planning, risk protection services. The company was founded by Alexander Park Leitch, George Higginson, Wallace Dobbin and Richard Freeman in 2005 and is headquartered in Swindon, the United Kingdom.

LGT Wealth Management Ltd. is an investment management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 2007 and formerly known as Abrdn Capital Ltd. In 2023, they became a subsidiary of LGT UK Holdings Ltd., which is ultimately owned by LGT Group Foundation in Liechtenstein. LGT Wealth Management provides discretionary investment management services for private clients, charities and pension schemes.

KW Wealth Group Ltd. is a holding firm, which engages in the provision of wealth management business. Its services include financial planning, corporate pension, advisory, and discretionary investment management in both equity, and fixed interest instruments. The company was founded by Alan John Morton on June 11, 2009 and is headquartered in Cheltenham, the United Kingdom.

Part of Kingswood Property Finance LP, European Financial Planning Ltd. is a British company that provides financial advisory services. The company is based in London, UK.