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ISSUE 16
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BLACKTOWER:
OUR STORY
This year marks the 37th 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
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offer our services in the Grand Cayman and US
markets.
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
