SG Wealth Management founder Stephen Girling dies aged 61

Girling had been in the industry since 1978 and launched the firm in 2001

Isabel Baxter
clock • 1 min read

SG Wealth Management founder and managing director Stephen Girling has passed away at his home in Norwich.

Girling started in financial services in 1978 and went on to jointly launch the Chartered financial planning firm in 2001. A statement released by SG Wealth Management said that Girling, the married father of three, was taken ill last month and died peacefully surrounded by his family. "Stephen was well known throughout the region for his charitable and community activities, as well as being a respected voice in the financial services media," the firm wrote. SG Wealth Management's chairman Andy Wood has been in contact with Stephen's family since he first became unwell. Wood sai...

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 People

People Moves: Foster Denovo names director of investments

People Moves: Foster Denovo names director of investments

Chris Thomas to oversee £2.6bn in assets

Professional Adviser
clock 19 May 2026 • 1 min read
Alastair Conway begins FNZ vice chair role

Alastair Conway begins FNZ vice chair role

Said the move marked ‘the right moment for a transition’

Isabel Baxter
clock 19 May 2026 • 2 min read
Rachel Blake appointed City minister while Lucy Rigby takes senior role

Rachel Blake appointed City minister while Lucy Rigby takes senior role

Mini reshuffle following health secretary Wes Streeting resignation

Linus Uhlig
clock 18 May 2026 • 1 min read