Brown Shipley – Your Quintet Private Bank in the UK

At Brown Shipley, private banking is not just a service; it is a bespoke partnership built on trust, expertise, and understanding your unique needs. As a leading wealth management company in the UK, we offer tailored financial solutions to high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs), ensuring their wealth works for them today and secures their legacy for future generations.
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We offer a personalised approach to private banking. Brown Shipley is part of Quintet Private Bank (Europe), a group of boutique private banks and Wealth Managers operating across over 30 European cities. As part of the Quintet family, we have access to greater scale and security, benefiting from a truly global outlook to our already strong foundations. Whether you’re exploring investment management or seeking bespoke wealth solutions, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.  

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What makes Brown Shipley different

The Brown Shipley difference

A tradition of excellence

With over two centuries of experience, Brown Shipley is more than an investment bank; we are a trusted partner for families and individuals seeking personalised wealth management solutions. Our legacy is built on:
  • Expertise: A team of seasoned Client Advisors with a deep understanding of financial markets. 
  • Innovation: Delivering tailored investment and lending solutions.
  • Commitment: Building long-term relationships with our clients to help them achieve their financial goals.
Time with you

Time with you

We believe in taking the time to get to know you, your family and your objectives so we can ensure your investments are aligned to your aspirations.
Keeping our proximity, local to you

Keeping our proximity, local to you

We have offices across the UK, maintaining our legacy of closeness with our clients and helping us build a strong, trusting relationship with you.
Heritage combined with
a global outlook

Heritage combined with
a global outlook

Brown Shipley combines a rich heritage with a high level of expertise in an ever-changing landscape. As part of the Quintet family we have greater scale and security benefiting from a truly global outlook to our already strong foundations.

Why private banking matters for high-net worth individuals 

   
For High-Net-Worth Individuals (HNWIs), we understand that managing your wealth requires a strategic approach that considers personal goals, family priorities, and market dynamics. We deliver this through:

  1. Customised solutions: Our Private banking service offers bespoke financial strategies designed completely around you, your immediate and long-term financial goals, your attitude to risk and even how comfortable you are with making investment decision. 

  2. Comprehensive wealth management: From retirement and tax planning to estate management, we provide integrated solutions that addresses every aspect of your financial life.

  3. Access to expertise: With access to experienced Client Advisors you will benefit from personalised advice and insights tailored to your financial journey.

  4. Global reach: For internationally-minded clients, private banking ensures access to global markets, investment opportunities, and insights from experts in the field.

  5. Privacy and discretion: At Brown Shipley, confidentiality is at the heart of everything we do, ensuring that your personal and financial information is protected at all times.

Brown Shipley Clients

Due entirely to their expertise, professionalism, and customer service. The BS team looking after our investment portfolio are knowledgeable, give good advice and therefore, are worth listening to.

 

I would recommend Brown Shipley because they provide understandable information about our affairs on a regular basis. Our Client Advisor has been a friendly voice on the telephone, and we appreciate he is able to visit us at home.

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We are committed to doing the right thing, focusing on what you want to achieve. We continuously strive to deliver an exceptional experience, with the aim to be the most trusted wealth manager of family wealth. 

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2026 Counterpoint Investment Outlook: Clearer skies

In our 2026 Counterpoint Investment Outlook, we share our views on global capital markets, economic dynamics and the themes shaping portfolios today.

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Brown Shipley named Best Private Banking Boutique - Europe

We’re delighted to announce that Brown Shipley has won the Best Private Banking Boutique – Europe category at the Professional Wealth Management and The Banker Global Private Banking Awards 2025...

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Extending our investment capabilities with BlackRock

Our parent company Quintet's decision to partner with BlackRock will support our ability to remain on the front foot of product and portfolio innovation so we can serve our clients even better.
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By thinking about legacy planning now, you can make sure your wealth is passed on to the people and causes close to your heart.

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News and Insights

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Intergenerational Wealth: Challenges of passing wealth between generations

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