Cheryl S. Vickers

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.

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.

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.

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.

The University of Liverpool operates as a university. It offers post graduate research, foundation courses, continuing and professional development, online study, and doctoral college. The company was founded in 1881 and is headquartered in Liverpool, the United Kingdom.

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.

Downing Ventures (Downing Ventures) is an independent venture capital firm founded in 1986. The firm is headquartered in London.

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.

Minnesota Steel Industries LLC manufactures steel. It incorporated the commercially available technology in mining, concentrating, pellet plant, DRI and electric arc steelmaking on a single site, making it one of the lowest cost steel producers in the world. The company is headquartered in St. Paul, MN.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Laurence Keen Holdings Ltd. provides financial services. The company 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.

Interactive Investor Trading Ltd. provides online investment advices. It offers independent tools and information to enable its registered users to solve all of their financial needs. The firm provides a wide range of products and services which includes shares, Investment trusts, bonds and gifts, VCTs and forex. The company was founded in 1995 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.

Bristol Charities is a registered charity that provides opportunities and support for people and communities to improve lives through grants, housing, and charitable projects. The non-profit company is based in Bristol, UK, and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom. The British company's work includes providing excellent quality Almshouse accommodation with support on-site in a safe community setting, giving to those in need through individual grants, and funding local projects. The company recently purchased the Vassall Centre in April 2021 and are continuing to manage the existing office accommodation, retaining all current tenancies. The company's vision is to transform the site into a balanced new neighbourhood centre for multigenerational living and working, which will include accessible, sustainable work and meeting spaces. Anne Anketell has been the CEO of the company since 2013.

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.

Prudential Regulation Authority Ltd. is a regulatory body that supervises and regulates banks, building societies, credit unions, and insurers. The company is based in London, UK and ultimately controlled by the Government of United Kingdom. The British company was founded by Andrew David Pomfret.

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.

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

EFG Private Bank Ltd. is the UK-based private banking arm of EFG International AG (SWX: EFGN; ADR: EFGXY), a global private banking group in Switzerland. The firm was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in London. EFG Private Bank provides international private banking and wealth management services to high-net worth individuals and a range of intermediaries.

WH Ireland Ltd. (dba WHIreland) is a wealth management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1986 and is a subsidiary of WH Ireland Group Plc (LON: WHI). WHIreland provides discretionary and managed advisory services to individuals, corporates, trusts and funds.

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.