Stephen Hayde

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.

Close Wealth Management Ltd. (CWM) is a private investment and tax advisory firm established in 1999 with headquarters in Northwich and offices in London and Stirling, UK. They are part of the Close Brothers Group Plc (LSE: CBG), an independent merchant banking group founded in 1878 in London. CWM offers wealth management services for private on- and off-shore clients, trusts, pension funds and charities. In addition financial planning and advisory services are provided to employees of many UK companies and institutions. They work with organizations in both the private sector and public sector.