Overview

Smith & Williamson (formerly Solomon Hare) has had a presence in Bristol since 1869.  Smith & Williamson is one of the leading independent investment management, financial advisory and accounting groups in the UK, with over 1,400 people operating from eleven offices. Smith & Williamson is also a member of Nexia International, one of the world's top ten networks of independent auditors, advisers and consultants.

How we work

Our approach is to work alongside our clients, almost as part of an extended team.  We work time and again for the same clients, helping to build their business and its value and helping private clients to grow their wealth and manage their financial affairs.  

Our commitment is seen through our teamwork with clients, our entrepreneurial spirit, commercial acumen and integrity.

We draw on knowledge, skills and research information from all parts of Smith & Williamson to provide a remarkably rich service, delivered in an open, approachable, pragmatic and ‘joined-up' way.

Our people and expertise

We recruit and develop staff who are good at working closely with clients: understanding their needs and their business, and strong in their technical field. We look, also, for people with a broad background, commercial understanding and sector knowledge.  We want practical and confident people who can work in teams and deliver real value to our clients.

Our services

Over many years Smith & Williamson has built up an almost uniquely broad set of services for mid-corporate businesses and private clients.  We have also developed the skill to work across these services to provide joined-up thinking that delivers the greatest value to our clients.