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ISSUE 17
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BLACKTOWER:
OUR STORY
This year marks the 38th anniversary since we first offered our bespoke financial
planning solution to clients in the UK market. Today, Blacktower Financial
Management has a team of specialist advisers operating across the globe and
provides one of the most comprehensive service offerings in the industry - but
this transformation didn’t happen overnight. Below is the story of Blacktower’s
growth and development, and how we became the successful industry leaders we
are today.
HUMBLE BEGINNINGS
Blacktower was founded
by Group Chairman, John
Westwood, in London back
in 1986. From the start the
objective was to provide
truly
bespoke
advice
that was tailored to each
client’s individual goals,
both financial and beyond.
This was achieved by the
creation of Blacktower’s
signature
client-focused
process. After assigning the
client with an adviser that
is suitable for their headline
goals, an initial consultation
determines exactly what
it is the individual wants
to work towards and what
they’d like to prioritise.
From here, the adviser
puts together a number
of avenues the client can
choose from, explaining the
benefits and process of each
one. The client’s feedback
is then implemented and
their wealth management
journey begins. From this point
on there are frequent checkins between the adviser and
client with clear, easy to access
channels of communication
available. Blacktower has always
emphasised the importance of
using face-to-face consultations
and meetings where possible and
this is something we still uphold
today. With this personalised,
human approach to financial
management
solidified,
Blacktower grew steadily and it
wasn’t long before the firm was
ready to expand overseas.
GLOBAL EXPANSION
In 1996, only a decade after its
inception, Blacktower began
offshore operations and opened
its first EU office in the Algarve
in 2000. In 2003 Blacktower
Financial
Management
(International) imited was
incorporated in Gibraltar where
our head office still sits today.
Seven years later in 2010, our
global expansion programme
truly began and we started to
offer our services in the Grand
Cayman and US markets.
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A COMPREHENSIVE OFFERING
As our expansion has continued we have grown
our team of qualified advisers and partnered
with a range of specialists, giving us the ability to
offer an extensive array of services and solutions
to a range of individuals no matter their
circumstances. From our own in-house DFM to
currency exchange, international mortgages to
cross-border tax solutions, we are positioned to
assist our clients at all the key moments in their
lives, whether they’re at home or abroad.
If you’re considering making a change that will
impact you financially or would simply like
to establish financial security for your future,
get in touch today and experience the bespoke
Blacktower offering first hand.
John Westwood,
Founder & Group Chairman
