Founded in 1991 and headquartered in Cirencester, England, UK, St. James's Place plc is a combined adviser, fund manager and life insurance business listed on the London Stock Exchange and constituent of the FTSE 100 Index. The company provides support through a network of financial advisers and offers financial solutions, including wealth management products, such as insurance bonds, pensions, unit trusts and investment savings accounts.
As of December 31, 2024, the company had 3,334 employees, and as of June 2026, managed £240.8 billion in assets under management. For 2025, the company reported revenue of £3,766.4 million. It operates through subsidiaries across the UK, Ireland, the Middle East, and Asia, with its head office in Cirencester, Gloucestershire and sixteen other offices in the United Kingdom.
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In February 2024, the company admitted it had been accused of overcharging thousands of clients and making customers pay for ongoing advice they did not receive; Chief Executive Mark FitzPatrick apologised and agreed to set aside £426 million to refund overcharged clients. In July 2024, the company announced a restructure to save £100 million by 2027, with plans to reduce headcount by 580 jobs announced in December 2024.
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