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HNW Advisor

MANCHESTER
CONFERENCE

Manchester Hall

15 October 2025

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Shaping
the Future
of Wealth Advisory

Join us for the second annual HNW Advisor Manchester Conference, bringing together the North West's leading wealth planning professionals for a day of strategic insights and networking opportunities.

In an era of evolving tax policy and regulatory change, staying ahead of the curve is essential for wealth planning professionals. This comprehensive conference addresses the most pressing challenges and opportunities facing HNW advisors today, from Labour's wealth planning reforms to international relocation strategies and succession planning innovations.

Join us and equip yourself with the insight needed to serve your clients in a fast-changing world.

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Tickets

PCD members receive 25% discount on ticket prices - please enter your discount code when prompted.

Please email us at events@hnwadvisor.com if you would prefer to pay via invoice.

Full Day Ticket:

£250 +VAT

Manchester Hall, Manchester

15 October 2025

08:30-17:15

Event Agenda

Morning Session

Registration & Networking

Welcome coffee and networking opportunity

08:30

Opening Keynote: Wealth Planning Under Labour

Analysis of policy changes and their impact on HNW wealth planning strategies

Christopher Noel, Partner, Mills & Reeves

09:15

Risk Management in Wealth Planning

Protecting wealth through comprehensive risk assessment and mitigation strategies

Ben Backhouse, Founder, Risk Assured

09:45

Entrepreneurs & Exits: Navigating the Current Environment

  • Current Market Conditions for Business Exit

  • Structuring Options for Optimal Exit

  • Pre-Sale Preparation and Planning Strategies

  • Migration Options for UK Business Owners

Andrew Perchtold, Associate Director, Private Clients, Henley & Partners 

Adam West, Partner, Gateley Legal

Lee Ramsden, Mosaic Wealth UK

Stuart Stobie, Director, Mosaic Chambers

Rosalind Booth, Consultant, Empire Global

10:00

Spotlight on Guernsey: International Relocation Options

Locate Guernsey
Exploring offshore opportunities and relocation strategies for HNW clients

Mark Savage, Tax Director, BDO Guernsey

Jo Stoddart, Director, Locate Guernsey

11:00

Coffee Break

Networking and refreshments

11:30

Succession Planning & Wealth Transfer

  • Trends in Next Gen Clients & Great Wealth Transfer

  • Managing the Transfer of Family Business

  • Impact of Business Sale on Family's Approach to Wealth

  • Family Law & Divorce Impact on Wealth

Catherine French, Partner, DQ

Paul Bricknell, Partner, Kuits

Patrick McDermott, Executive Director, JP Morgan 

Ruben Sinha, Partner, JMW

Anne Baggesen, Head of Business Development, Charterhouse Lombard

12:00

Afternoon Session

Lunch

Networking lunch with delegates and sponsors

13:00

Philanthropy & Charitable Planning

University of Manchester

Charitable giving strategies and philanthropic structures for HNW clients

Dale Cooper, Deputy Director (Global Philanthropy), University of Manchester

Rory Brooks, HNW Donor

Michelle Duncalf, Director, Team Leader North West, Coutts

Adam Williams, Private Wealth Lawyer, Mills & Reeve

14:00

Tax-Efficient Investing for Succession Planning

Anna Brooksbank, Senior Business Development Manager, Blackfinch

15:00

International Investors in North West Real Estate

Thomas Pearson, Head of Real Estate Commercial, JMW

15:25

Afternoon Tea

Networking and refreshments

15:45

Advising Sports & Media Stars

Topics Covered:

  • Key Trends with Globally Mobile Sports Stars - addresses international tax and mobility issues

  • Asset Finance - covers financing strategies for high-value assets

  • Retirement Planning - specialized considerations for sports and media careers

  • Commercial Opportunities and Brand Exploitation

Alex Smithies, Brooks Sport

Ketan Pankhania, Director, Wealth Manager, RBC Brewin Dolphin

Tim Shallcross,  Amber Gaming

16:15

Conference Close

Closing remarks

17:00

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