Ian G. A. Middleton

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.

Aviva Investors Global Services Ltd. (AIGSL) is the wholly-owned asset management subsidiary of Aviva Investors Holdings Ltd., ultimately held by Aviva plc (LSE: AV, ADR: AV) in Great Britain. Previously known as Morley Fund Management Ltd., the firm was founded in 1973, merged with Norwich Union Investment Management Ltd. in 2000 and underwent restructuring in 2008. Headquartered in London, AIGSL provides investment management services and related advisory to various subsidiaries of the Aviva Group and external clients such as retail funds, pension funds, and other institutional investors.

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.

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.

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.

Barclays Bank Plc (Private Banking) (BPB-UK) is the private banking division of Barclays Bank Plc, itself a subsidiary of Barclays Plc (LSE: BARC, ADR: BCS) in Great Britain. Founded in 1971, Barclays-PB is headquartered in London and offers wealth management products and services to high-net worth individuals, families and charities.

Rathbone Investment Management Ltd. (RIM) is the wholly-owned investment management subsidiary of Rathbone Brothers Plc (LON: RAT) in Great Britain. The firm is headquartered in Liverpool and was founded in 1979. RIM manages portfolios for US resident individuals, trusts, charities and pensions. They also provide individual investment and wealth management services for private clients, charities, trustees and professional partners, primarily in Great Britain.

UBS AG (London Branch) is the Great Britain-based brokerage subsidiary of UBS AG, ultimately held by UBS Group AG (SWX: UBSG) in Switzerland. Headquartered in London, the firm was founded in 1998 and provides nimble, innovative and bespoke access to solutions, from market and insight tools, to trading strategies and execution for private, institutional and corporate clients worldwide, as well as private clients in Switzerland. They distribute, trade, finance and clear cash equity and equity-linked products. The firm also structures, originates and distributes new equity and equity-linked issues.

Close Asset Management Ltd. (Close AM) is the asset management subsidiary of Close Asset Management Holdings Ltd., itself a subsidiary of Close Brothers Group plc (LSE: CBG, ADR: CBGPY) in Great Britain. The firm was founded in 1982 and does business as Close Brothers Asset Management. Headquartered in London, Close AM provides a bespoke investment management service to private clients, trusts and corporates.

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.

Part of Barclays PLC, Barclays Bank Plc (Hong Kong) is a national commercial bank. The company is based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Part of Barclays PLC, Barclays de Zoete Wedd Holdings Ltd. is a holding company. The company is based in London, UK.

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.

Deepbridge Capital LLP (Deepbridge) is an investment management firm founded in 2010. The firm is headquartered in Chester, UK.

The REME Charity provides grant making services. The non-profit company is based in Chippenham, UK. The British company was founded in 2016. The CEO is Michael James Tizard.