AJ Bell


AJ Bell plc is a British public limited company that provides online investment platforms and stockbroker services. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index.

History

The company was formed in Manchester by Andrew James Bell and Nicholas Littlefair in 1995. The company was the subject of an initial [public offering] valuing the business at £675 million in November 2018.

Operations

Its main platform business operates under four core brands:
The company also provides third party SIPP administration services, and owns a specialist financial publishing business in London known as AJ Bell Media. AJ Bell was recognised as a Which? Recommended Provider for each of the seven years, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025.