atomos

About

The story of Atomos Wealth is one of transformation and a forward-looking vision for wealth management. With a rich heritage stretching back over three decades, the firm's journey began under a different name, Sanlam Wealth, a part of the South African financial services giant, Sanlam Group, which established a presence in London in 1996. For years, Sanlam UK grew by acquiring and integrating strong British financial businesses, building a solid foundation of expertise and client relationships across the United Kingdom. This period of growth cemented its reputation for providing quality financial advice and investment management. A pivotal chapter in the company's narrative unfolded in 2022. Following its acquisition by funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, Sanlam Wealth embarked on a bold rebranding initiative, emerging as Atomos. The new name, derived from the ancient Greek for 'indivisible,' was chosen to reflect a new ethos: a unified culture of collaboration, a seamless integration of services, and a harmonious blend of its long-standing heritage with a progressive, forward-thinking approach. This wasn't merely a name change; it marked the beginning of a strategic shift to become the UK's first truly digitally-enabled, hybrid wealth business. Under the leadership of CEO Jonathan Polin, Atomos set out to offer clients the best of both worlds: the personalised, face-to-face service that is the bedrock of traditional wealth management, combined with the convenience and accessibility of modern digital tools. This new identity and mission are geared towards giving clients complete control over their financial world, aiming to make their financial ambitions a reality in an ever-changing landscape.