Bellpenny CEO Kevin Ronaldson to step down

Carmen Reichman
clock •

National wealth manager and adviser consolidator Bellpenny is to re-organise its management structure later this year, with current chief executive Kevin Ronaldson stepping down to become founder director.

Ronaldson (pictured) is set to be succeeded by Nigel Stockton who is currently a director at the firm. The changes at the helm of private equity-owned Bellpenny will become effective in September. Stockton, who joins from Countrywide where he was financial services director, said he wants to use his experience in providing "professional, cost-effective advice" to drive the company forward. Bellpenny launched in October 2012 and, under Ronaldson's leadership, has grown to £3bn funds under management and 70 financial planners. Related reading: Bellpenny completes two more IFA buyo...

To continue reading this article...

Join Professional Adviser for free

  • Unlimited access to real-time news, industry insights and market intelligence
  • Stay ahead of the curve with spotlights on emerging trends and technologies
  • Receive breaking news stories straight to your inbox in the daily newsletters
  • Make smart business decisions with the latest developments in regulation, investing retirement and protection
  • Members-only access to the editor’s weekly Friday commentary
  • Be the first to hear about our events and awards programmes

Join

 

Already a Professional Adviser member?

Login

More on Your profession

News editor's view: The devil in the Budget detail

News editor's view: The devil in the Budget detail

The news editor's Friday Night Takeaway from 30 October

Isabel Baxter
clock 30 October 2026 • 2 min read
What's spooking financial advisers this Halloween?

What's spooking financial advisers this Halloween?

Experts share what's keeping the profession awake this spooky season

Professional Adviser
clock 30 October 2026 • 4 min read
Feel Good Friday: CISI urges financial planners to give 'one hour' to upcoming Financial Planning Week

Feel Good Friday: CISI urges financial planners to give 'one hour' to upcoming Financial Planning Week

Event takes place January 2027

Professional Adviser
clock 30 October 2026 • 1 min read