FAQs

About Alpha Beta Private Wealth

Alpha Beta Private Wealth is the private wealth management arm of Alpha Beta Partners, a multi-asset investment manager formed in 2017. We focus on helping individuals, families, business owners, and trustees achieve their financial goals through tailored advice and discretionary investment management.
Yes. We are a trading name of AB Investment Solutions Limited, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN 705062) to carry out discretionary investment management and provide investment advice to Professional clients, Retail clients, and Eligible Counterparties.
Birmingham (Private Wealth Main Office): 411B, JQ Modern, 120 Vyse Street, Birmingham B18 6ND

London: First floor, 29-35 Heddon Street, London W1B 4BN

Bath: Northgate House, Upper Borough Walls, Bath BA1 1RG

Ascot (Registered Office): 1 Queen’s Square, Ascot Business Park, Lyndhurst Road, Ascot SL5 9FE
You can verify our regulatory status on the FCA Register at https://register.fca.org.uk under FRN 705062.

We offer a comprehensive range of financial planning and investment services, including:

Investment Management

Full Advice (holistic financial planning)

Focused Advice (limited to specific needs)

Retirement Planning

Estate and Trust Planning

Tax Efficient Planning
Full Advice is a holistic review of all relevant areas of your financial life. It includes evaluating how your plans, investments and arrangements interact, ensuring a cohesive strategy tailored to your goals and circumstances.
Focused Advice is limited to specific areas, as agreed in advance. This allows us to concentrate on particular needs or concerns without addressing your broader financial position.
We offer:

A Model Portfolio Service (MPS): Professionally managed portfolios aligned with your objectives and risk profile.

Discretionary Fund Management (DFM): Bespoke portfolio management tailored to your evolving needs.

Both services are supported by institutional-grade investment techniques, including our proprietary Dynamic Asset Allocation and 'Risk First' approach, and are reviewed and rebalanced as needed.
We are classified as a Restricted Advice firm by the FCA because we predominantly recommend our own investment services. However, if our own solutions are not suitable, we may recommend others from a panel of approved providers.

Your journey is structured into six clear stages:

Discovery Meeting
An introductory session where we understand your needs and explain our services and fees.

Onboarding
Includes registration to our secure Client Portal, completion of a Fact Find, risk profiling and compliance checks such as Anti-Money Laundering (AML) verification.

Research & Analysis
We analyse your financial position and research tailored recommendations.

Financial Plan Presentation
You receive a comprehensive written plan with recommendations and a cashflow model. You are encouraged to review it before proceeding.

Implementation
Upon your consent, we put your financial plan into action, liaising with providers and handling necessary forms.

Ongoing Service
Includes annual reviews, bi-annual valuations, tax planning and ongoing access to your Private Wealth Manager and support team.
We use specialist risk profiling tools to identify your tolerance for market fluctuations and capacity for loss, ensuring your investment strategy matches your comfort level and objectives.
For a detailed explanation of our fees and charges, please contact us directly. We would be pleased to provide further information and answer any questions you may have.

Telephone: 0121 295 8505
Email: contact@abpw.co.uk

Our investment platform offers:

Centralised access to ISAs, pensions, and general investment accounts

Real-time valuations and performance tracking

Secure 24/7 online access

Automated transactions and simplified administration

Year-end tax and CGT reporting
Yes. Our investment platform complies with the FCA’s client asset rules. Client assets are held securely and separately from company assets.

Our service includes:

A dedicated Private Wealth Manager

Annual face-to-face or virtual reviews

Bi-annual portfolio valuation statements

Monthly market updates

Direct access to our in-house investment managers, analysts and client support team

Liaison with other professionals where required

Support for family financial planning

Invitations to client seminars and educational updates
Yes. With your permission, we can collaborate with your professional advisers to ensure coordinated planning.
Yes. We provide family-oriented planning and can act as a central contact in case of emergencies.

Yes. All clients are classified as Retail Clients for investment business, which provides the highest level of regulatory protection under FCA rules.
You may terminate our ongoing service at any time without incurring a penalty. Written notice is required and ongoing fees will cease from the date the notice is received.

Please note that cancellation or opting out will result in the discontinuation of regular reviews, portfolio updates and proactive communications. Any preferential pricing or discounts previously applied may also be subject to revision.
No. We do not accept or hold client money. Any payments must be made directly to the relevant provider.
Please contact us by phone or email:

Alpha Beta Private Wealth

Telephone: 0121 295 8505

Email: contact@abpw.co.uk

The Financial Ombudsman Service is available to sort out individual complaints that clients and financial services businesses are not able to resolve themselves. To contact the Financial Ombudsman Service please visit: https://www.financial-ombudsman.org.uk/
Yes. The level of compensation depends on the type of product. More information is available at www.fscs.org.uk.