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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.

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.

Rathbones Asset Management Ltd. (RAM) is the wholly-owned fund management subsidiary of Rathbones Group Plc (LON: RAT) in Great Britain. Originally founded as Laurence Keen Unit Trust Management Ltd. in 1989, the firm was acquired by the Rathbone Group in 1995 and was renamed Rathbone Unit Trust Management Ltd. in 1999. They became Rathbones Asset Management Ltd. in 2023. Headquartered in London, RAM manages the Rathbone family of equity and fixed-income funds for retail investors and segregated institutional accounts.

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.

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.

Merrill Lynch International (MLI-UK) is a brokerage firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1988 and is a subsidiary of ML UK Capital Holdings Ltd., ultimately owned by Bank of America Corp. (NYSE: BAC) in the US. MLI-UK provides brokerage services to individual and retail clients.

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.

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.

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).

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.

Moody's Investors Service Ltd. is the Great Britain-based investment research subsidiary of Moody's Corp. (NYSE: MCO) in the US. The firm was founded in 1985 under the name Rapidcredit Ltd. Headquartered in London, Moody's Investors Service provides credit ratings, research, and risk analysis. Credit ratings and research help investors analyze the credit risks associated with fixed-income securities. Such independent credit ratings and research also contribute to efficiencies in fixed-income markets and other obligations, such as insurance policies and derivative transactions, by providing credible and independent assessments of credit risk.

Vanguard Asset Management Ltd. (VAML) is an investment management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm is a subsidiary of Vanguard Asset Services, Ltd., a subsidiary of The Vanguard Group, Inc. in the US, which introduced the first indexed mutual fund in the US in 1976. Founded in 2010, VAML is the Group's regional investment hub and offers a range of funds, including index funds, funds-of-index funds and exchange-traded funds to independent financial advisers, wealth managers, family offices and institutions.

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.

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.

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.

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.

AllianceBernstein Ltd. (ABL) is the Great Britain-based, global investment management subsidiary of AllianceBernstein Preferred Ltd., ultimately held by Equitable Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EQH) in the US. Headquartered in London, the firm was founded in 1990 by David Andrew Steyn. ABL provides investment management and research services to public and private sector institutional clients, retirement and pension funds, banks, insurance companies and high-net worth individuals. They offer a family of globally distributed mutual fund portfolios across all major investment disciplines. The firm is a signatory to the UN Principles of Responsible Investment (UNPRI) and integrates ESG issues into their investment processes.

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.

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.

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.

Stewardship Services (UKET) Ltd. operates as a charity that promotes generous and tax-effective giving. Its services include payroll bureau, accounts examination, consultancy helpline, mortgages, charity formation, and deposit account. The company was founded in 1906 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.