Equals Partners
Partnership-led private wealth
- Founded
- 2008
- Headquarters
- London, UK
- Regulated
- Yes — FCA-aligned framework
- Min. deposit
- $50,000
Our editorial team reviewed Equals Partners across onboarding, platform quality, safety of client assets, transparency of fees, and quality of research. Equals Partners is a boutique private-wealth firm pairing senior partner access with a disciplined, long-term investment approach.
Pros
- Transparent onboarding and clear account-opening flow
- Responsive multilingual support team
- Institutional-grade custody of client assets
- Direct access to senior partners
- Long-horizon investment philosophy
- Bespoke portfolio construction
Watch-outs
- Educational library still expanding for beginner traders
- Mobile app feature set trails the desktop platform
Platform and onboarding
Opening an account with Equals Partners is straightforward. The onboarding flow captures the standard KYC information without unnecessary friction, and clients typically move from application to funded account within a small number of business days. Documentation is clear, and status updates are pushed to the client dashboard so it is easy to see what is outstanding.
Fees, minimums and account tiers
Equals Partners runs a tiered structure. The entry-level tier starts at $50,000 and scales up to bespoke arrangements for larger balances. Fee disclosures are presented clearly at account opening. There is no evidence of hidden retrocessions in the materials we reviewed, and the firm publishes a summary of typical costs at each tier.
Safety, regulation and custody
Client assets at Equals Partners are held with segregated third-party custodians. The firm operates under the framework described in its regulatory disclosures (Yes — FCA-aligned framework). We consider this a baseline requirement — not a differentiator — but Equals Partners meets it and communicates it plainly.
Platform experience and reporting
The web platform is polished, with clean dashboards, portfolio breakdowns and downloadable statements. Reporting is available in multiple currencies where relevant. The mobile experience is functional and improving; power users may still prefer the desktop platform for deeper analytics.
Support and communication
Support is available across multiple channels and the response quality during our review period was above average. Clients are typically assigned a relationship contact, which is more common at higher tiers but present at meaningful levels below the flagship tier as well.
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A strong pick for private clients who want a genuine partnership model rather than a call-centre relationship. Investors comparing options should confirm that the specific mandate, jurisdiction and fee schedule match their needs before opening an account. This review reflects our editorial view and is not personal financial advice.
A strong pick for private clients who want a genuine partnership model rather than a call-centre relationship.