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abrdn Investments Ltd. (aIL) is an asset management firm headquartered in Aberdeen, UK. The firm was founded in 1987 and formerly known as Aberdeen Asset Managers Ltd. They are a wholly-owned subsidiary of abrdn Holdings Ltd., which is wholly-owned by abrdn Plc (LON: ABDN). aIL provides their clients with discretionary and non-discretionary asset management and related services across a broad range of investment strategies and asset classes. They also offer an alternative platform which encompasses multi-manager research, selection and portfolio management for hedge funds strategies.

Oberon Investments Ltd. (GB Investment Management) (Oberon-IM) is the wealth management division of Oberon Investments Ltd., a corporate broking group headquartered in London, UK. Formerly known as M. D. Barnard & Co. Ltd., the firm was founded in 1988 and is owned by Oberon Investments Group Plc (AQSE: OBE). Oberon-IM offers bespoke client portfolios for private individuals and corporate clients.

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.

Credit Suisse (UK) Ltd. (Credit Suisse-UK) is the Great Britain-based private banking subsidiary of Credit Suisse AG, itself a subsidiary of Credit Suisse Group AG (SWX: CSGN; NYSE: CS) in Switzerland. Headquartered in London, Credit Suisse-UK was founded in 1986 and provides a broad range of private banking solutions and customized financial strategies for private clients.

BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Ltd. (BIM-UK) is an investment management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm is a subsidiary of BlackRock Finance Europe Ltd., ultimately owned by BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE: BLK) in the US. BIM-UK was founded in 2006 following the merger of Merrill Lynch Investment Managers and BlackRock. In 2009, BlackRock merged with Barclays Global Investors, including the iShares exchange traded funds business. The combined firm operates under the BlackRock name and has retained the iShares brand. BIM-UK manages a family of mutual funds and acts as sub-advisor to other mutual and pension funds. They also offer alternative investments and managed accounts for individual and institutional clients.

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.

Collins Stewart Hawkpoint Ltd. provides financial advisory services. Its services include institutional stock broking, fixed income credit trading, corporate broking, corporate finance advisory services, debt capital markets advice, restructuring and debt advisory services, private client and intermediary wealth management, and fund management. The company was founded on May 05, 2006 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Oakham Wealth Management Ltd. (Oakham) is an independent wealth management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded by Paul Denley in 2004 and provides responsible, sustainable investment management services to individual private clients, families, trusts and charities with portfolio sizes ranging between £500,000 and £20m. Oakham is a signatory to the UN PRI – Principles of Responsible Investment.

Windmill Hill Asset Management Ltd. (WHAM) is a privately-owned investment management firm headquartered in Waddesdon, UK. Founded in 1997, WHAM is the investment manager of three major philanthropies associated with the Rothschilds.

Raymond James Investment Services Ltd. (RJIS) is the Great Britain-based private client wealth management arm of Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE: RJF) in the US. Founded in 1999, the firm is headquartered in London and provides wealth management services and support to investment managers, stockbrokers and investment-focused financial planners in the UK which service high-net worth investors. RJIS also provides mandates for charities and pension funds.

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.

Canaccord Genuity Wealth Group Ltd. operates as a holding company. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Harvington Properties Ltd. is a British company that develops commercial properties and provides real estate agency services. The private company is based in London, UK and was founded in 1986.

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.

Rowan Dartington & Co. Ltd. (Rowan Dartington) is an investment management firm headquartered in Gloucestershire, UK. The firm was founded in 1990 as Oval (823) Ltd. They are a subsidiary of Rowan Dartington Holdings Ltd., ultimately owned by St. James's Place Plc (LON: STJ). Rowan Dartington provides personalised investment management to IFAs, private clients, companies, charities and trusts. The firm offers a broad range of portfolio management services, specializing in advisory and discretionary investment management.

Peregrine & Black Investment Management Ltd. (Peregrine & Black) is an independent investment management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded by Philip M. Gent and Oliver D. Pearson-Lund in 2015. Peregrine & Black offers full discretionary fund management services for high-net-worth individuals, institutions, trusts, and charities.

Tullett Prebon Americas Corp. provides security brokerage services. The company is headquartered New Jersey City, NJ.

TP ICAP Global Markets Americas LLC (TP ICAP) is registered broker/dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1998 and formerly known as Garban Corporates LLC and as ICAP Corporates LLC. They are a wholly-owned subsidiary of ICAP Securities USA LLC, which is ultimately owned by TP ICAP Group Plc (LON: TCAP) in Great Britain. TP ICAP provides comprehensive analysis and insight into market conditions and long-term trends. They combine data, knowledge and intelligence into contextual insight and commercial guidance.

Millen Capital Partners LLP (Millen Capital) is a wealth management firm headquartered in Liverpool, UK. The firm was founded by Angus Millen in 1998 and was acquired by Evelyn Partners Group Ltd. in 2023. They are ultimately owned by Platinum L.P. Guernsey Ltd. in Great Britain. Millen Capital offers asset management services to wealthy clients.

Founded in 2006, Tullett Prebon Financial Services LLC is a FINRA-registered broker/dealer located in Jersey City, New Jersey. The firm is a subsidiary of Tullett Prebon Americas Corp. and their ultimate parent is Tullett Prebon Plc. Tullett Prebon Financial Services provides a variety of services including floor trading, retailing of corporate equity securities OTC, U.S. Government securities, municipal securities, oil & gas interests, puts & Calls, option writing, private placements and the selling of interest in mortgages or other receivables. Tullett Prebon also acts as a broker on a name give-up bases on transactions involving derivatives, including but not limited to credit derivatives.

Canaccord Genuity Ltd. (CGL) is the brokerage subsidiary of Canaccord Genuity Group, Inc. (TSE: CF). The firm is headquartered in London and was founded in 1983. CGL provides brokerage services to their clients.

Benevolent Fund provides charity for an organization. The non-profit company is based in Kegworth, UK.

The Stock Exchange Benevolent Fund provides financial assistance and support to former members of the London Stock Exchange and their dependents, primarily for the relief of poverty. The non-profit company is based in London, UK, with a registered office at Salisbury House Wall EC2M 5QQ. The British company offers one-off emergency grants for short-term funding issues, as well as ongoing grants for longer-term and more challenging circumstances. These payments contribute towards rent charges, the cost of living, utility costs, and the reduction of excess expenditure over income. The company also provides support in becoming a beneficiary of the SEBF, and eligibility for assistance is determined by personal circumstances and needs.