What Citywealth does

Citywealth, operating under the legal entity Jones Publishing Limited, is a London-headquartered media and events company founded in 2005 by Karen Jones serving the global private wealth management industry. The company's core product is the Citywealth Leaders List, an independent online directory of vetted private wealth advisers covering lawyers, trustees, accountants, private bankers, family office advisors, investment managers and a newer technology-provider category. Inclusion is gated by peer nomination and independent verification through client and peer references, producing a four-tier 'Recommended' logo system (standard, Recommended by Peers, Recommended by Private Individuals, Recommended by Institutions) backed by 1,200+ independently verified testimonials and 400+ case studies. The platform serves approximately 10,000 monthly users, including ultra-high-net-worth families managing assets from £5 million to billions, family offices, charities and industry peers across 21 countries spanning Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific, North America, the Caribbean and Latin America.

Revenue is generated through five distinct streams: tiered directory profile upgrades (Photo Only at £475 through Company Gold at £3,550, annual subscription via Chargebee), five annual awards programmes (Magic Circle Awards in its 21st year, Future Leaders, Brand & Marketing, IFC and Powerwomen including a US edition), ticketed Forums in London and New York, exclusive Tomorrow Club and WP Club networking memberships, plus weekly newsletter distribution and advertising. Citywealth reaches its audience through a multi-channel mix spanning LinkedIn, X, Instagram and Facebook organic social, a weekly newsletter, owned editorial on citywealthmag.com, and event-driven marketing. The company is privately held by founder Karen Jones with no external institutional investment, operates with a 1–10 person team, and is currently in active operating status with annual product launches including the 2026 Leaders List released July 2026 and an explicit US-market editorial push.

Name

Citywealth

Legal name

Jones Publishing Limited

Website

https://citywealthmag.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Citywealth is a London-based media and events company that connects ultra-high-net-worth families with vetted private wealth advisers through its Leaders List directory, five annual awards programmes, Forums in London and New York, and networking clubs, serving clients globally across 21 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wealth Management Media and Directory

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Professional Organizations (81392), Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services (51929)

SIC

Services-Advertising Agencies (7311), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

POI, Local Listings & Business Directory Platforms (BPAMANAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Local Search & Business Directories (BPAMAAAE)

Keywords

• Wealth management media
• Private wealth directory
• Industry awards programs
• Professional networking events
• Financial advisor reviews

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Leaders List Directory Subscriptions: Professionals and companies pay for profile upgrades on the Leaders List directory. Tiered pricing from basic photograph listing to premium gold packages with thought leadership article publishing.
2. Awards Events: Revenue generated through awards programs including Magic Circle Awards, Future Leaders Awards, Brand & Marketing Awards, IFC Awards, and Powerwomen Awards. Includes event attendance and sponsorship.
3. Forum Events: Citywealth Forum events in London and New York bringing together wealth management professionals. Revenue from attendance, sponsorships and partnerships.
4. Membership: Citywealth Membership connecting private client professionals with peers, industry insights and exclusive networking opportunities.
5. Newsletter and Advertising: Weekly newsletter delivery and advertising opportunities on the platform for wealth management industry vendors and service providers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Citywealth is a media, publishing and events company serving the private wealth management industry. Its core offering is the Citywealth Leaders List, an editorially curated, peer- and client-verified online directory of top private wealth advisers (lawyers, trustees, accountants, family office advisors, private bankers, investment managers and technology providers). Around this directory it runs annual awards programmes (Magic Circle, IFC, Future Leaders, Brand & Marketing, Powerwomen), forums in London and New York, networking clubs (Tomorrow Club, WP Club), a weekly newsletter, and a paid membership programme.

Product overview

Citywealth is a wealth management media and events company offering a portfolio of products centered on its Leaders List directory platform, annual awards programmes, networking clubs, and professional forums. The core product is the Citywealth Leaders List, an independent directory of top private wealth advisers with verified ratings and reviews, accessible through tiered upgrade subscriptions (Photo Only, Bronze, Silver, Gold for individuals; Bronze, Silver, Gold for companies). The platform organizes professionals into specialized sub-brand directories covering Lawyers, Financial Advisory & UHNW Services, Accountants, Business Services, Private Investment Offices, Private Bankers & Investment Managers, Family Office Advisors, Trustees, and Technology. Beyond the directory, Citywealth operates multiple annual awards programmes (Magic Circle Awards, IFC Awards, Future Leaders Awards, Brand & Marketing Awards, Powerwomen Awards), networking clubs (Tomorrow Club and WP Club), annual Forums in London and USA, a weekly newsletter, and membership programme. The product ecosystem connects UHNW families with leading private wealth managers through editorial content, verified recommendations, and exclusive networking opportunities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Citywealth Leaders List: Independent directory of top private wealth advisers featuring peer nominations, verified client/peer reviews, and star ratings
• Citywealth Forum
• Tomorrow Club
• WP Club
• Magic Circle Awards
• Future Leaders Awards
• Citywealth Brand & Marketing Awards
• Citywealth IFC Awards
• Powerwomen Awards
• Citywealth Weekly

Products and services

• Citywealth Leaders List
• Citywealth Forum
• Citywealth Forum USA
• Citywealth Magic Circle Awards
• Citywealth IFC Awards
• Citywealth Future Leaders Awards
• Citywealth Brand & Marketing Awards
• Citywealth Powerwomen Awards
• Citywealth Powerwomen USA Awards
• Citywealth Tomorrow Club
• Citywealth WP Club
• Citywealth Weekly Newsletter
• Citywealth Membership

Quantifiable outcome

• 10,000 monthly users visiting the Leaders List
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Asian Private Banker: Asia-Pacific focused private banking and wealth management media brand covering private bankers, family offices, and wealth advisors across Asian markets. Comparable trade media and awards model to Citywealth but operating primarily outside Citywealth's UK/US core markets.

Direct peers

• STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners): Global professional association for trust and estate practitioners with member directories, journals, awards, and conferences serving the same private wealth professional audience that Citywealth's Leaders List Trustees and Family Office categories cover. Comparable membership, directory, and event products.
• eprivateclient: Long-running UK-based media brand covering the private wealth industry with news, features, and rankings of top private client lawyers, accountants, trustees, and wealth managers. Comparable editorial coverage, audience, and directory/ranking product to Citywealth Leaders List.
• Family Wealth Report: Publication and awards platform focused on family offices, family wealth advisors, and multi-generational wealth planning, operated within the same wealth media ecosystem. Direct overlap with Citywealth's family office advisor and trustee directory categories and awards programming.
• WealthBriefing: ClearView Financial Media's flagship brand covering private wealth management with awards programs, publications, and directories serving family offices, wealth managers, and advisors in the UHNW segment. Direct competitor to Citywealth's Leaders List and Awards in the same end market.
• Spears (Wilmington PLC): Magazine and digital platform for UHNW readers covering private client advisors, wealth managers, family office services, and lifestyle content, including the Spears 500 directory. Overlaps with Citywealth's UHNW audience and advisor directory positioning, with a comparable London-based, lifestyle-adjacent editorial voice.

Emerging players

• Hubbis: Asia-focused wealth management media platform providing news, events, and directories of private bankers, family offices, and wealth advisors across Asia. Comparable directory and content model to Citywealth but with regional concentration in Asia, an underserved market for Citywealth.
• Tatler (Condé Nast): UHNW-focused lifestyle and society magazine with directory products and awards (Tatler Address Book) covering private client advisors, family offices, and wealth managers. Comparable UHNW audience, lifestyle-anchored editorial voice, and directory product overlap with Citywealth.

Broad incumbents

• Financial Times (PWM): Global financial media incumbent with Private Wealth Management (PWM) magazine and substantial wealth coverage. Significantly broader portfolio and far greater resources than Citywealth, but directly competes for the same senior private wealth audience and advertising dollars.
• Bloomberg News: Global financial news, data, and media incumbent with extensive wealth management coverage. Larger, better-capitalized incumbent serving overlapping wealth management professional and UHNW audiences; could enter the verified directory space with materially more resources.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Citywealth
• Facebookfacebook.com/citywealthmag
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/citywealth
• Instagraminstagram.com/citywealthmag

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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