W1M to acquire independent investment manager Vermeer

London, UK – Monday 12th January 2026 – W1M Wealth Management Ltd (“W1M”), the wealth and investment management firm for high-net-worth (HNW) and ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) individuals and families, charities, and institutions, is pleased to announce that it has reached an agreement to acquire Vermeer Partners (“Vermeer”). Vermeer is an independent wealth and investment management partnership based in London with over £2 billion in AUM. The transaction is subject to regulatory approval and is expected to complete in the Spring of 2026.

This is W1M’s first acquisition since Waverton and London & Capital’s merger in July 2024 and the rebrand to W1M in June 2025. The acquisition is part of the company’s ambition to become one of the leading integrated wealth and investment managers in the UK, building the scale required in an increasingly consolidating market, whilst continuing to deliver unparalleled client service, investment excellence, and wealth solutions.

Established in 2018, Vermeer became one of the fastest-growing independent wealth managers in the UK. It serves a large network of HNWs, intermediaries, charities & trusts, providing its clients with bespoke wealth and investment services tailored to their unique circumstances. The deal offers its clients access to W1M’s award-winning investment capability, financial advisory services, international expertise and broader client propositions.

This transaction completes a successful year for W1M as the firm approaches £25 billion in AUM, up from £18 billion in June 2024, underpinned by outstanding investment performance and net new asset growth of 7.5 per cent over the last year.

Guy McGlashan, CEO of W1M Wealth and Investment Management, commented:

“At W1M, we are building what we believe to be a truly distinctive proposition that caters to an increasingly complex, international, and multi-generational wealth landscape. Our integrated model brings together wealth advice, investment management, and reporting under one roof in a way we believe sets us apart from what the market currently offers.

Delivering on that vision requires scale, not for its own sake, but to ensure we can continue to grow and compete effectively in a consolidating market while maintaining our commitment to exceptional, highly personalised client service. While organic client growth remains our core focus, we are also actively seeking high-performing teams and businesses that share our values and would find a welcoming home at W1M, both culturally and strategically, for their people and their clients.

Vermeer fits that vision perfectly. We are delighted to welcome them into the business and will ensure a seamless transition for their clients. Our priority will be to continue delivering outstanding service while introducing them to the broader wealth offering that makes W1M unique; something we believe will add immediate and lasting value.”

Simon Melling, Executive Chairman of Vermeer Partners, commented:

“In W1M, Vermeer has found a partner that provides the breadth of capability our clients demand, and which also shares our client-first ethos and long-term investment philosophy. This combination will enable the Vermeer team to meet an evolving set of client needs against the backdrop of a fast-changing industry landscape. There is no doubt within the Vermeer team that W1M will be an outstanding home for both current and prospective clients and our team. We are delighted to be joining their exciting journey to become one of the UK’s leading wealth managers.”