Ascot Lloyd is a dynamic and progressive company. We focus on the importance of financial planning, not just financial advice.
Ensuring you are confident in the advice we provide is essential and we never take for granted the privileged position this puts us in.
As a rapidly growing national firm we have opportunities across the country which enable our employees to work flexibly with the technology and support behind them.
Nigel Stockton
Chief Executive Officer
Established in 2004, Ascot Lloyd is a company that has grown rapidly through bringing smaller IFA firms into the fold to become a stronger and larger firm.
Today we are one of the largest independently owned wealth management firms in the UK, helping individuals and businesses achieve their financial goals.
Through our commitment to strong governance, robust infrastructure, cutting-edge technology, and exceptional support, we deliver an excellent and reliable service to our continuously expanding client base. Currently, we serve 22,000 core clients in a highly regulated industry, and we are proud to provide them with the utmost level of quality and security in everything we do.
Our company has experienced significant expansion in recent years, and we now have a strong presence in major financial hubs like London, Birmingham, and Leeds. Additionally, we have a broad regional reach throughout the rest of the UK. Our growth is a testament to our commitment to providing excellent service and meeting the needs of our clients.
We pride ourselves on Being an independent Financial advisory firm which means we are not tied into certain partnerships or product solutions; therefore, we can search the whole market to find the most appropriate solutions to help you reach your financial goals.
We offer a range of client service options with the choice of seeing an Adviser face to face or over the telephone.
Investment involves risk.
We help you achieve your financial goals both as an individual or as a business.
Through the expertise of our people we are able to offer you a full lifetime financial planning solution.
Operating across the UK, in England, Wales and Scotland, we can be wherever you need us to be.
With over 500 employees and over 130 fully employed independent financial advisers supported by local paraplanning and administrative teams, we provide you with the best possible service.
We are a dynamic company with a strong, caring and nurturing culture and flexible working that enables our people to thrive and develop.
At Ascot Lloyd, we offer expert financial advice in the form of two service levels; alongside our face-to-face advice service is our telephone-based Connect Team of qualified Advisers and Client Service Executives. Both provide a range of benefits to suit your requirements.
At Ascot Lloyd, we truly believe in supporting local communities and businesses. We take pride in our efforts to reach our ESG targets, and as a national firm with a local presence, we are committed to supporting over 30 charities across the UK through various fundraising and support initiatives. We strongly believe in the importance of supporting good causes and are proud to do our part in making a positive impact within our communities.
I became CEO of Ascot Lloyd when the company merged with Bellpenny in 2017. With over 30 years in financial services, I was Financial Services Director at Countrywide prior to this, responsible for over 1,000 mortgage advisers. I was an integral part of the Executive Team who successfully led the IPO of Countrywide in 2013.
Previously I have worked for Lloyds Banking Group and Halifax Bank of Scotland, in roles including the Managing Director of Birmingham Midshires, Managing Director of HBOS Intermediary and HBOS Head of Partnerships.
I have held commercial directorships with the Financial Times, FT.com and an internet start-up firm. I hold an MBA from London Business School.
I became Group Commercial Director at Ascot Lloyd in 2017, when Ascot Lloyd and Bellpenny merged. I have over 30 years in financial services with prior roles as Head of Private Client at John Lamb LLP, Head of Wealth Planning at National IFA Towry, and Regional Director of Baker Tilly Financial Services.
As Group Commercial Director I lead the commercial strategy for the business including taking responsibility for our growing national team of Advisers. I am a Chartered Financial Planner and a Fellow of the Personal Finance Society.
I became Group HR Director at Ascot Lloyd in August 2017 following the Ascot Lloyd and Bellpenny merger. Previous to Ascot Lloyd I was the European HR Director for the Warranty Group, and the Group European HR Director for Aon underwriting companies.
I was responsible for taking charge of the strategic direction of the people agenda and all senior level decision making for day to day tactical, operational HR and learning and development. I also bring significant transactional experience from my time at The Warranty Group and at Aon Underwriting Group where I was also a European HR Manager, overseeing due diligence on numerous major acquisitions.
I joined Ascot Lloyd in 2017 as Group Operations Director with over 20 years’ experience in financial services. I oversee all operational aspects of the business including the support functions of administration, paraplanning and IT to deliver an excellent client experience.
Prior to this I held a number of senior level roles at Cavanagh Wealth Management, Close Brothers Asset Management and a Mayfair-based IFA firm. I led large teams to support acquisition growth strategies by integrating people, processes and developing back-office capability to improve operational control and efficiency.
I joined Ascot Lloyd as it merged with Bellpenny in 2017. As Investment Director, I ensure that all Ascot Lloyd IFAs have the investment tools to provide clients with diverse range of suitable, and robust investment solutions.
My career in Financial Services started in 2003, and after joining Bellpenny in 2012 as Head of paraplanning, I went on to specialise in investments, and built Bellpenny’s centralised investment proposition, and became Investment Director of Ascot Lloyd in 2017.
I joined Ascot Lloyd in 2020 to take us through the next rapid phase of acquisition growth. I am responsible for the identification, execution and integration of like-minded IFA firms looking to sell and secure the future for their business.
I began my career at Deloitte audit in Edinburgh, where in my 12 years there I gained diverse experience across a number of service offerings, in particular audit, consulting and corporate finance. I have since built my experience across financial services from nascent fintechs to established wealth management firms and FTSE100 banks. I moved to corporate finance in 2015 in London gaining significant M&A expertise working on multi-million/billion pound transactions.
I am a chartered accountant with the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Scotland (ICAS).
I joined Ascot Lloyd in 2020 and am responsible for the risk and compliance functions within the business. I have spent most of my career in the wealth and asset management industry and prior to Ascot Lloyd, I was the Chief Risk Officer of Merian Global Investors (previously Old Mutual Global Investors). I help support businesses by devising risk management and compliance frameworks to support the delivery of business strategy.
I started my career as a lawyer in the financial services group at Dechert LLP, specialising in the establishment, listing and marketing of investment funds. I am a member of the New York State Bar, New Jersey State Bar and admitted as a solicitor in England and Wales.
I joined Ascot Lloyd in 2017. I have over 15 years’ experience in financial services with prior roles as Group Finance Director, Head of Compliance and Board member of the Torquil Clark group and member of Skipton Building Society Conduct and Operational Risk committee.
I have extensive experience of managing finance functions, enhancing processes, mergers and acquisitions, due diligence processes and integrating teams within financial services.
I am a chartered accountant with the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) and Member of the Institute of Taxation.
Advice at home
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Advice over the phone
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We're a rapidly growing vibrant company that cares for our people as well as our clients.
Head office
Ascot Lloyd
Reading Bridge House
George Street
Reading, RG1 8LS
Co No: 07584487
VAT No: GB 143779386
FCA No: 578614
Tel: 0345 475 7500
Fax: 0845 475 7505
Email: info@ascotlloyd.co.uk
