Robert Gardner

I am a financial activist, on a mission to make money a force for good for people and the planet and create ‘financial wellbeing in a world worth living in’.

Robert Gardner is a prominent figure in the financial industry, known for his role as Director of Investments at St. James's Place Wealth Management from January 2019 to December 2022.1 He is responsible for growing and protecting the wealth of over 900,000 clients, managing £150+ billion in client assets.1

Gardner's career highlights include:

Co-founder of Redington, a leading UK pensions consultancy, where he served as Co-Chief Executive from May 2006 to April 2016.1
Founder of RedStart, a financial education charity teaching young people about budgeting, saving, investing, and giving back.1
Author of "Save Your Acorns," a children's book on financial education.1
Member of various boards and advisory councils, including The Investment Association and TISA UK's Children's Financial Education Policy Council.1

Gardner describes himself as a "financial activist" on a mission to make money a force for good for people and the planet.2 He is passionate about financial literacy and advocates for "financial wellbeing in a world worth living in".2 His work focuses on encouraging planning for living to 100 years and beyond, while emphasizing the importance of investing with a sustainable lens.2