for a brighter future

Guardian Wealth Management are proud to be one of the leadingIndependent International Financial Advisory Companies delivering

our client focused advice around the world

We started offering financial advice as an FCA registered company in the UK in 1994. Since then

Guardian Wealth Management have expanded across three continents to become a recognised

brand synonymous with quality global financial advice.

for a brighter future

The business now serves the wider expatriate communities across Europe, the Middle

East and Far East.

As well as servicing an expanding UK client base the growth of the group over the past

decade has seen us thrive in some of the worlds major financial centers including

Geneva, Zurich, Frankfurt, Brussels, Amsterdam, Dubai, Qatar and Hong Kong.

GWM has set out to deliver high quality advice to the internationalcommunity with our values stemming from our FSA background.

With the strength of our Board of Directors and the dedication of all our staff wehave undertaken a programme of sensible company growth across a number ofjurisdictions. Having spent a great deal of time developing the international side

to our business, we also want to concentrate on our roots and build a significantUK based business to complement and support our international aims and ambitions.

are the building blocks on whichGuardian’s reputation is built

It is our intention to be the providerof choice for financial planning

across the globe.

The wealth of experience gained from providing professional services inregulated environments to a wide range of international clients has laid asolid foundation built on the principles embodied in GWM's Vision, Missionand Values...

Guardian Wealth Management The Company VisionTo create a brand which instills pride in employees, clients and businesspartners, enabling all involved to assist in building the most respectablefinancial planning company in the world.

Guardian Wealth Management

Mission StatementWorking together as a dedicated team of professionals

we aim to provide the finest quality service to help

clients achieve and maintain their financial independence

Guardian Wealth Management Our ValuesGuardian Wealth Management is building its business on the values thatwere so important to its directors at the start.Giving respect to Clients, Partners and Staff. This will show itself inour commitment to high quality service and client satisfaction. Creatingtrust and taking personal responsibility for the success of businessrelationships.Opportunity through Meritocracy. Guardian values and will rewardthose who display high levels of personal energy, are self motivated andprepared to innovate and find ways to continuously improve their ownknowledge and capabilities.Reward through Honest Achievement. Honesty and Integrity are thebuilding blocks on which Guardian’s reputation is built. It is critical to thecontinuing success of our company that these values are adhered to.Guardian is committed to rewarding honest achievement.

IndependenceBeing completely independent from any bank or financial institutions meanswe are free to select the ideal financial solutions to meet the needs of ourclient’s. Our consultants review each client’s situation and create animpartial financial plan to meet their individual needs.We are quick to respond to any changes in the financial landscape - anadvantage over larger financial institutions.

Forward-thinkingBy focusing on what clients want to achieve, we plan to ensure that clients’hard-earned money works hard for them.By regularly reviewing our business administration, customer service andfinancial performance, we aim to exceed client expectations.

Service-focusedOur consultants, client support and administration teams liaise closely toensure that client appointments and reviews run smoothly, policyadministration is processed quickly and that clients funds are managedeffectively.Understanding what matters to our clients, being available to help, protectingtheir investments and regular contact ensures our service levels are secondto none.

Profit and protectionGuardian Wealth Management has built its reputation on giving clientsaccess only to safe and secure financial products.They have the peace of mind of knowing that we deal with reputablefinancial providers based in areas which are highly regulated, offer taxefficient investments and savings with high levels of investor protection.

looking to grow

Our goal is to continue our expansionworking with our stakeholders and partners,seeking new and innovative ways to addvalue to our clients.

In pursuit of this we are always looking outside of our organisation

for other like minded professional companies who can

supplement the core services we deliver for the mutual benefit

of the client, Guardian Wealth Management and our partners.

Over many years Guardian Wealth Management has developed an excellent insight and understanding

of the financial planning needs of the international community. Our client base comes from

professional people living and working away from their country of origin.

Our clients come from a diverse range of backgrounds, which include diplomats, engineers, lawyers,

accountants, bankers, entrepreneurs and civil servants to name but a few.

We have clients across many major institutions such as the European Commission,

European Parliament, United Nations, NATO and major embassies. In the

private sector we assist clients working in all major industries that relocate staff

overseas including oil, airline, accountancy and pharmaceuticals.

With offices situated across major cities in the European Union, Switzerland,

the Far East and the Middle East we can truly support our international clients.

We are licensed via appropriate and recognised Regulatory bodies in all the

jurisdictions in which we operate, for example, in the UK we are authorised and

regulated by the FCA, across the European Union we operate under both FCA

and FSMA (Belgium) passports, we are members of the OAR-G in Switzerland,

we are authorised by the QFCRA in Qatar, the Securities & Commodities

Authority in the United Arab Emirates and in Hong Kong we are a member of

the HKCIB.

HRH Prince Andrew openedour office in Doha, Qatar inrecognition of the workwhich has been undertakento expand the brand globally.

Guardian Wealth Management has inexcess of 7000 clients and a half abillion USD under influence, and we

continue to grow.

The economies of the World areincreasingly diverse and are rapidlymoving towards a more servicefocused culture. GWM will play asignificant part in the creation of anexciting professional service sector inevery jurisdiction in which we operate.We believe that we can contribute agreat deal to the local economies ofthe World through our business modeland via our values led approach toconducting business.

Corporate ServicesEmployee Benefits

Our main aim is to serve the international

corporate community in the advising, sourcing

and implementation of a wide range of different

Employee Benefits solutions e.g. group

healthcare insurance, group life insurance,

group pension/gratuity replacement etc.

Added Value Service

Our added value services include: employee

benefit review, market assessment, provider

selection and assisted implementation plus

proactive on-going client servicing throughout

the term of the contract.

Corporate Financial Planning

We are also able to assist clients with other

areas of corporate financial planning e.g.

succession and director exit planning,

keyman/co shareholder protection, corporate

investment strategies, global benefits strategies,

executive financial planning etc.

Individual ServicesIndependent Financial Planning

Guardian Wealth Management provides quality, impartial financial

advice on all matters of wealth management. Our financial advisors

have extensive experience of identifying the best financial planning

solutions for each individual client.

In order to provide comprehensive wealth management advice, our

financial advisors offer a full range of financial planning solutions, so

that you can source all of your requirements from one organisation.

This simplifies a potentially complex process and enables clients to

obtain all answers to their questions from one reliable source.

We ensure our consultants deliver the highest levels

of service and seek out and recommend financial

solutions that best meet the needs of our clients. Our

advice covers, but is not limited to, savings, retirement

planning, education school fee funding, portfolio

management, life insurance, medical insurance,

investment advice and pension advice. Through our

partners we offer trust services, wills and tax planning.

With over 15 years experience in providing independent

financial planning advice we have developed an

excellent reputation with product providers and clients

in the international community. We have gained this

standing with a combination of putting the client first,

efficient administration and application of strict

compliance standards.

Some of our key partners:

HSBC

Zurich International

Generali International

Bupa

Royal Skandia

Hansard International

Standard Bank

Friends Provident International

Irwin Mitchell Solicitors

Royal London 360

Nomura Bank

Royal Bank of Canada

J M Finn

SEI

John Hasberry

Chief Executive Officer

Vincent Jones M.B.E. M.A.

Non-Executive Chairman

John Hasberry is co-founder of Guardian WealthManagement and holds the title of ChiefExecutive Officer.

Prior to Guardian Wealth Management, Johnwas a Sales Director at a blue chip UKcompany.

John is responsible for enhancing internalprocesses and infrastructure to allow theorganisation to continue to grow and achieveits objectives. John is fully qualified to work asan Independent Financial Advisor. John'spersonal philosophy of hard work andendeavour has helped mould the firm into asuccessful entity across a variety of jurisdictions.Coupled with this his ability to succeed andinspire others have contributed greatly to thesuccess of the firm.

Vincent joined the Ministry of Defence (MOD)and quickly progressed through variousmanagement roles to become the Chief SeniorInstructional Officer at the Defence School ofTransport Yorkshire responsible for theimplementation of change programmes andbusiness development within a large, multi-cultural organisation. It was for this work Vincentwas awarded the MBE.

Vincent’s final appointment was as Head ofProfession for all Instructional Officer gradeswithin the MOD. During this time he gained hisMA in Human Resource Development atHuddersfield University. On retirement Vincent

became an Associate of Ashridge BusinessSchool, involved in various governmentprogrammes working with organisations todevelop their business expertise in strategicplanning, resource management, marketing,the implementation of audit processes andquality standards.

Vincent has brought his wide experience inbusiness management to Guardian WealthManagement (GWM) as the Non-ExecutiveChairman where he provides the supportnecessary to create an organisation that canbe seen as the most respected financialsolutions company in the world.

David Howell, chief executive of GuardianWealth Management, has worked within thefinancial services industry for 30 years - in theUK and internationally.

David and John Hasberry founded GuardianWealth Management 17 years ago, offeringfinancial advice to clients both in the UK andabroad.

He has been a magistrate for over 14 years aswell as chairman of the bench. He was alsochairman of the Leeds branch of the Instituteof Financial Planners and is actively involvedin a number of charities. David has also servedwithin the Territorial Army.

David Howell

Chief Executive Officer

Leighton Jones - Regional DirectorLeighton joined GWM within the first year of entry intoMainland Europe, working predominantly with ARICSA,the retiree’s association for the United Nations.

Leighton then found his specialism within the Oil andGas sectors, culminating in him overseeing theformation of Guardian’s Middle East Headquarters inQatar and regional office in Dubai.

Also responsible for the company’s training anddevelopment strategy, Leighton has helped to set anew benchmark of qualification within offshore financialservices, ensuring that all Financial Planners arequalified to at least CISI Level 4 within 24 months ofjoining the company. These external, recognisedqualifications are supplemented by a range of internalexaminations and competency modules to promoteexcellence in client advice and service.

Gavin Pluck - Regional DirectorGavin joined Guardian Wealth Management in a seniorposition in 2003 after having spent several years asEuropean Director with a large PLC based in the cityof London.

As an experienced International IFA, he has developedand conducted numerous financial seminars andworkshops around the globe with many specialisingin Financial Management from an Internationalperspective.

Originally tasked with opening and building theSwitzerland office Gavin now heads up a team of 50consultants across a number of jurisdictions withinthe European Division of Guardian WealthManagement.

With over 20 years industry experience in seniormanagement Gavin is well positioned to ensure thecompany meet its full potential.

Ian Sweet - Commercial DirectorIan Sweet MIoD is the Director responsible for GuardianWealth Management’s business development. Hejoined the company after a long and distinguishedcareer in the Metropolitan Police Service. As part ofa Senior Management Team, Ian served as a DetectiveChief Inspector at Scotland Yard London managinglarge teams of detectives investigating serious andorganised crime working both nationally andinternationally.

Ian has been commended at the highest level onnumerous occasions, he is the holder of the QGJMedal, the Baton of Honour and he regularly lecturedat Hendon Police College.

Ian holds financial qualifications and using histransferable management, organisational and strategicskills Ian has been instrumental in the global expansionof GWM.

Sharon Pearson -Business Operations DirectorAs a positive and hardworking professional, Sharonjoined the company in 2005 and has been fundamentalin developing the back-office infrastructure to assistthe business to grow and meet the ever demandingneeds of the marketplace.

Sharon’s commitment to client satisfaction and herexperience within the Financial Services sector, havingworked for major banking groups such as Lloyds TSBand Standard Chartered Bank, have made Sharonan asset to the GWM team and helped to make it thecompany it is.