PIMFA appoints Nigel Stockton, CEO of TrinityBridge as a new member of the PIMFA Board

Nigel was appointed CEO of TrinityBridge in September 2025 having previously held the position of CEO at Ascot Lloyd for nine years. As an industry veteran with extensive experience of leading private equity backed firms having previously led Oaktree owned financial and wealth advisory firm Ascot Lloyd for eight years, overseeing its sale to Nordic Capital in 2022.

Nigel brings almost 40 years of experience in financial services including roles in private equity, retail banking and media. He is a strong supporter of the UK Wealth Management sector.

Liz Field, Chief Executive of PIMFA, commented: "With Nigel joining the PIMFA Board, he brings extensive experience in consolidation and growing businesses. With the accelerating M&A in the sector, as well as substantial investment from private equity investors, Nigel can help PIMFA navigate this changing landscape and inform its advocacy efforts.

Nigel Stockton, CEO of TrinityBridge, commented: "I am thrilled to bring my experience of delivering high-quality financial insights within dynamic organisations. Clients will remain the heart of what we do and through my work, I will be able to provide real life experience and insights to the PIMFA Board and in turn to the PIMFA members.

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NOTES TO EDITORS

About PIMFA

PIMFA (The Personal Investment Management & Financial Advice Association) is the trade association for firms that provide wealth management, investment services, and financial advice and planning to everyone from individuals and families to charities, pension funds, trusts and companies. The sector currently looks after £1.65 trillion in private savings and investments and employs over 63,000 people.

PIMFA represents both full and associate member firms. Full members provide a range of financial solutions, including wealth management, financial advice and planning, as well as investment and execution services. They assist everyone from individuals and families to charities, pension funds, trusts and companies. Associate members provide professional services to the PIMFA community.

PIMFA leads the debate on policy and regulatory recommendations to ensure that the UK remains a global centre of excellence in the wealth management, investment advice and financial planning arena. Our mission is to help create a UK culture of thriving financial health through constructive advocacy, fostering connections, and providing practical support.

PIMFA was established in 2017 as a result of the merger between the Association of Professional Financial Advisers (APFA) and the Wealth Management Association (WMA), which has a history as a trade association dating back to 1991.

Further information can be found at www.pimfa.co.uk.

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Julia Randall-Edwards, Head of Communications, PIMFA, [email protected] / (+44) 7970 201456.