A Meeting of Minds Gatekeepers - March 2026

The Berkeley Hotel, Wilton Place, Knightsbridge, London, SW1X 7RL

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12th March 2026

A Meeting of Minds Gatekeepers is a day long forum with a blend of fund management, that are primarily responsible for researching and selecting the most suitable stocks, bonds, or other securities in alignment with the fund's outlined strategy in the prospectus.

In summary, your time is precious and our goal is to ensure that if you spend it with us, you spend it in the company of your peers, you address the subjects which matter to you, and all in a time-efficient manner.

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Who will be in the room?

Heads of Fund Selection and Fund Research from the top 100 advisory and discretionary UK wealth management companies across both Wealth Management and Advisory – which we collectively call Gatekeepers

What does it cost?

  • The event is free to attend and CPD accredited.

Benefits of attending - how the event is shaped

  • Beyond the Boardroom – structured networking with a twist that will let you connect with peers and build valuable relationships
  • Strategic collaboration – share best practices and tackle key industry challenges through an informal breakfast, a seated lunch, and post-event drinks to keep the ideas (and the good times) flowing
  • Visionary inspiration – hear from brilliant keynote speakers who knows everything about the latest industry news and innovations
  • Tailored experience – customise your itinerary with roundtables and discussions on the topics that matter most to you

Be captivated by exclusive upcoming roundtable discussions that include:

  • Geopolitics
  • Innovation
  • Investment trends
  • Portfolios
  • Sustainability

Get ready for a day like no other - where the sharpest minds in fund selection and investment research come together to challenge thinking, spark debate, and uncover the next big opportunities.

AJ Bell

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Head of Investment Research

Alder Investment Management Ltd

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Chief Investment Officer

Alpha Investment Office

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Founder and Managing Director

Atomos

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Head of portfolio management

BRI Wealth Management PLC

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Head of Investment

Bowmore Asset Management

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Research Analyst

Broadstone Ltd

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Investment Director

Cavendish Ware Limited

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CIO & Head of Investment

Cazenove Capital

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Portfolio Director

City Asset Management Plc

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Chief Investment Officer

Copia Capital Management

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Senior Portfolio Manager

Credo

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Chief Investment Officer

Downing LLP

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Fund Manager of MGTS Downing Fox Funds

EQ Investors Limited

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Portfolio Manager and Senior Analyst

Frank Investments Limited

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Chief Investment Officer

Hay Hill Wealth Management

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Chief Investment Officer

IBOSS Asset Management Limited (acquired by Kingswood)

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Chief Investment Officer

IWP Investment Management

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Interim Chief Executive

Independent Consultant

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Independent Consultant

Investec Wealth & Investment (UK) (A/R Rathbones)

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Head of Research - London

LeifBridge Investment Services

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Investment Manager

Lincoln Private Investment Office

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Chief Investment Officer

MI Capital Research Limited A/R Defaqto

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Head of Research

Parmenion Capital Partners LLP

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Head of Investments and CIO

Peregrine & Black Investment Management Ltd

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Chief Executive Officer

Quilter plc

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Investor

Quintet Private Bank

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Senior Investment Strategist

RSMR

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Head of Research

Redington (Acquired by Arthur J. Gallagher & Co)

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Managing Director

Sarasin & Partners LLP

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Head of MPS

Schroders Personal Wealth

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Investment Manager

Sentinel Portfolio Management Limited

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Chief investment officer

Shard Capital

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Portfolio Manager

TAM Asset Management Ltd

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CIO

The Private Investment Office

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Chief Investment Officer

Titan Square Mile

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Associate Director - Responsible Investment

Tribe Impact Capital LLP

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Chief Investment Officer

UBP - Union Bancaire Privee

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Senior Managing Director, Head of UK Fund Advisory

Union Bancaire Privée (UK) Ltd (Formerly SG Kleinwort Hambros Bank Limited)

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Head of Portfolio Construction

Alpha FMC

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Partner - Asset & Wealth Management Consulting

Door

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Head of Business Development, EMEA

Focaldata

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Business Development Director

Independent

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Chief Operating Officer

Independent Consultant

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Strategic Advisor

Keynote Speaker

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Chief Research Officer

Keynote Speaker

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Speaker and adviser on innovation, investment and strategy

Atomos

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Wealth Consultant

MetaWealth

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Manager

Quilter plc

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Operations Director

Tribe Impact Capital LLP

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Partner

Unbiased Financial Group LLP

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Chartered Wealth Manager

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Speakers

James Kanagasooriam

James Kanagasooriam

Chief Research Officer at FocalData

James Kanagasooriam

James Kanagasooriam

Chief Research Officer at FocalData

A distinguished expert in data analytics and political strategy, renowned for his unique blend of analytical acumen and strategic foresight. He is Chief Research Officer of the AI-enabled research firm Focaldata, having previously co-founded Stack Data Strategy. With a background in political science and a passion for innovation, James has been instrumental in transforming data-driven decision-making processes across various sectors, including finance, retail and tech, where his work has earned him recognition as a thought leader in both political and business circles.

Nikki Bhamra

Nikki Bhamra

A former Senior Crime Investigator, TEDx speaker and human behaviour expert

Nikki Bhamra

Nikki Bhamra

A former Senior Crime Investigator, TEDx speaker and human behaviour expert

Over a 20-year career investigating serious and organised crime, Nikki specialised in decoding behaviour, separating fact from assumption, and making critical decisions under pressure. Her work required disciplined questioning, pattern recognition and the ability to surface what others overlooked.

Another great-event with a wide range of interesting topics and thought-provoking discussions

Head of Fund Research , Hargreaves Lansdown Asset Management
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