UK wealth management firm appoints Former National Grid Director as Chairman
London 4, September 2025: Brades, the boutique wealth management firm, has appointed Humza Malik as Chairman to support with the delivery of its new client proposition focused exclusively on supporting the financial planning needs of business owners and entrepreneurs. Formerly known as J.H. Flemmings, the new proposition comes as UK-based entrepreneurs and innovators look to navigate a more complex business environment and uncertainty around fiscal policy.
Amid mounting concerns about tax and regulatory changes, succession planning and broader market volatility, the firm identified a growing demand from business owners for innovative, personalised wealth management solutions. Brades will work exclusively with founders planning to realise value upon exit in the £10 million to £50 million range, with a commitment to delivering institutional-quality investment expertise and strategic insight traditionally reserved for larger corporations and family offices, including navigating business exits, succession planning and tax-efficient wealth structuring.
Humza Malik brings with him over 30 years of experience in leading multi-billion-pound M&A transactions. His strategic guidance will help shape the next phase of the company as it redefines how entrepreneurs navigate the business life cycle and manage their wealth with the long term in mind.
Since 2015, the team has supported wealth structuring for business owners in the growth phase, which includes optimising personal rates, reliefs and available allowances, with combined corporate and personal tax savings ranging from £50,000 to beyond £100,000.
Andrew Holder, Managing Director, Brades, said: “Entrepreneurs and business owners are the backbone of the UK economy, yet their financial needs are often underserved by traditional models. We have created an offering that combines specialist advice, bespoke investment strategies, and a deep understanding of entrepreneurial journeys. It comes at a time when many entrepreneurs are feeling increasingly uncertain — potential changes to tax and the economic climate are forcing even the most successful business owners to rethink their long-term plans.
“Our aim is to empower business owners to protect, grow, and enjoy the wealth they create, both in business and in life. This new offering has been designed following extensive consultation with UK entrepreneurs, identifying the complex personal and business financial challenges they face. We are also delighted to welcome Humza to the business as we build on our success to date. Leveraging his expertise in scaling businesses to successful exit, we will continue to advance our overarching mission of challenging even the most accomplished entrepreneurs to continually push boundaries and harness their wealth as a force for positive impact for their family and their wider community.”
Humza Malik, Chairman, Brades, said: “ Right now, entrepreneurs are grappling with significant uncertainty, whether it’s potential changes to tax policy, succession challenges, or simply the pressure of navigating a more volatile business environment. These aren’t just financial concerns — they are also deeply personal and they demand a partner who understands what it takes to navigate these complexities. Brades provides a unique service to entrepreneurs and their families, providing long-term, trusted partnership alongside innovative thinking and an exceptional community that can make things happen. I am delighted to join the team as we build out this new proposition and deliver the kind of high-trust, high-touch service that entrepreneurs need, especially in uncertain times.”
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