David John Coombs

Hermes Investment Management Ltd. (HIML) is an asset management firm headquartered in London, UK. They are a subsidiary of Federated Hermes Ltd., ultimately held by Federated Hermes, Inc. (NYSE: FHI) in the US. In 1990, the firm was founded as PostTel, subsequently changing their name to PosTel Financial Asset Management Ltd. They changed their name to Hermes Investment Management Ltd. in 1995. HIML provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management services to institutional clients.

Schroder Investment Management Ltd. (SIM) is the wholly-owned asset management subsidiary of Schroder International Holdings Ltd., ultimately held by Great Britain-based Schroders Plc (LSE: SDR, ADR: SHNWY). Established in 1985, SIM is headquartered in London and caters to a range of clients such as corporations, insurance firms, local and public authorities, charities, pension funds, high net-worth individuals and retail investors.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Troy Asset Management Ltd. (Troy) is a privately owned, independent investment boutique headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 2000 by the late Lord Weinstock and Sebastian Lyon. Troy manages a range of funds and investment trusts for family offices, wealth managers, investment advisers, charities and endowments. Their management is incentivized through personal investment in the funds.

Investec 1 Ltd. operates as a bank holding company. The company was founded on January 10, 1912 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Stonehage Fleming Investment Management Ltd. (Stonehage Fleming) is the wealth management subsidiary of Stonehage Fleming (UK) Ltd., ultimately held by Spes Bona Ltd. in British Virgin Islands. The firm was founded in 2000 as FF&P Asset Management Ltd. and changed their name to Stonehage Fleming Investment Management Ltd. in 2015 when Stonehage and Fleming Family & Partners merged. Headquartered in London, Stonehage Fleming provides investment advice to high-net worth individuals, family groups, charities and institutions.

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.

Brewin Dolphin Ltd. (dba RBC Brewin Dolphin) is a wealth management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1987 as Hill Osborne & Co. and was acquired by Brewin Dolphin Securities Ltd. in 2000. In 2008, they changed their name to Brewin Dolphin Ltd. In 2022, the firm was acquired by Brewin Dolphin Holdings Ltd., a subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada (TSE: RY), and added RBC Brewin Dolphin as their trading name. RBC Brewin Dolphin offers personalized wealth management services from bespoke, discretionary investment management to retirement planning and tax-efficient investing. They serve affluent, high net worth and ultra-high net worth clients.

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.

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.

Federated Hermes Ltd. is the Great Britain-based investment management subsidiary of Federated Holdings UK II Ltd., which is ultimately held by Federated Hermes, Inc. (NYSE: FHI) in the US. The firm was founded in 1983 and formerly known as Hermes Fund Managers Ltd. Headquartered in London, Federated Hermes provides specialized capabilities across equity, fixed income and private markets, in addition to multi-asset strategies and proven liquidity-management solutions to investors around the world.

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).

Beazley Ireland Holdings Plc, operates as a holding company, which through its subsidiaries engages in specialist insurance and reinsurance business. It operates through various segments that include life, accident and health, marine, political risks and contingency, property, reinsurance, and specialty lines. The company was founded by Andrew Frederick Beazley and Nicholas Hill Furlonge in 1986 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.

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.

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

Part of Institute of Integrated Systemic Therapy, Childhood First (South) Ltd. provides residential care services. The company is based in London, UK and was founded in 1998.

Part of Institute of Integrated Systemic Therapy, Childhood First (East Anglia) Ltd. is a children's charity based in London, UK, founded in 1999. The British company provides residential care, foster care, and special education integrated with effective therapeutic treatment to children and young people affected by abuse, neglect, and deprivation. The company has a research faculty and students who conduct studies on significant areas and topics such as children's outcomes and interventions, children's behavior and histories, staff in the child care sector, relationships, and care. The company also offers a fully immersive clinical training and are known for pioneering best practice in specialist clinical psychotherapeutic care to nurture and rehabilitate acutely disturbed children and young people.

The Institute of Integrated Systemic Therapy is a child psychotherapeutic training and research institute that provides specialist 24/7 treatment and therapeutic education for severely traumatized children with complex psychological, emotional, and behavioral needs. The non-profit company is based in London, UK, and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom. The institute is attached to Childhood First, a charity for severely traumatized children. The British company is known for pioneering best practice in specialist clinical psychotherapeutic care to nurture and rehabilitate acutely disturbed children and young people. The institute offers a fully immersive clinical training and IST training programs that provide a practice-based training for professionals caring for children and young people with complex emotional and psychological needs. The company was founded in 1983 by Stephen Blunden, who has been the CEO since 1983.

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.

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.

The Great North Air Ambulance Service is a charity organization that provides air ambulance services in the North East, North Yorkshire, and Cumbria regions of the UK. The non-profit company is based in Darlington, UK. The British company's main focus is on delivering care on the scene, and they have been saving lives and easing suffering across the region with the help of donations. The company also offers a collection of stationery items, including pens, pencils, sharpeners, and bookmarks, which can be purchased online to support their cause. The organization was founded in 1991, and its CEO is Grahame Pickering.

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.

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.

Square Mile Investment Consulting & Research Ltd. engages in investment research business. It offers research, consulting, managed portfolio, and sub-advisory services. The company was founded by Richard Romer-Lee, Nigel Whittingham, David Pickles, Mark James, and Jason Broomer and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Interactive Investor Ltd. engages in the provision of investment products and services. It offers shares, investment trusts, bonds & gilts, exchange traded products, foreign exchange and spread betting products. The company was founded by Lyndon James Gaborit and Tomás William Carruthers on May 2, 2003 and is headquartered in Manchester, the United Kingdom.