Wealthspire adds £800m with Atlantic Swiss acquisition
20th October 2026
Deal summary
Wealthspire has acquired Atlantic Swiss, a London-based private wealth management firm specialising in clients across the entertainment, sports and creative industries, through its Ground Control Business Management division.
Atlantic Swiss oversees more than $1 billion, approximately £800 million, in assets under management and administration. Financial terms of the transaction have not been disclosed.
The acquisition expands Wealthspire’s UK wealth management operations and strengthens its specialist offering for professionals in film, television, sport, music and fashion.
About Wealthspire
Wealthspire is a US-headquartered wealth management and institutional advisory group operating across the United States, Canada and the UK. Its services include financial planning, investment management, family office services and business management.
The group is backed by private equity firm Madison Dearborn Partners, which acquired Wealthspire and several related businesses in October 2025.
Ground Control is Wealthspire's business management division, with an existing presence in the UK.
About Atlantic Swiss
Atlantic Swiss is a London-based private wealth management business founded by Craig Bell. The firm provides financial planning and investment management to clients primarily across the UK and Western Europe, with a particular focus on professionals in film, television, sport, music and fashion.
Its 'family CFO' approach combines financial planning and investment management with broader coordination of clients' financial affairs. The wider Atlantic Swiss group also provides mortgage broking and business management services.
What happens next?
Atlantic Swiss founder Craig Bell will continue to lead the business as president, overseeing more than 20 employees, including eight advisers.
He will work alongside Nick Parkinson, president of Ground Control's UK division, as Atlantic Swiss collaborates with the wider group.
The two firms had already worked together for several years before the acquisition.
Ground Control's other recent acquisitions
Arena Wealth – June 2026
Ground Control acquired the UK-based business management firm specialising in professional golfers. The acquisition added 15 employees and expanded Ground Control's UK presence.
RSL and Company – May 2026
The acquisition of the Los Angeles-based business management firm expanded Ground Control's expertise in tax planning, accounting and financial administration for property, entertainment and high-net-worth clients.
Wiles + Taylor & Co. – February 2026
Ground Control acquired the Nashville-based business management and tax consulting firm specialising in musicians, songwriters and touring artists. The transaction added approximately 65 employees.
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