Citywealth Magic Circle Awards 2026
Citywealth Magic Circle Awards 2026 – The Definitive Awards for Global Private Wealth Managers and Advisors
For over 21 years, the Citywealth Magic Circle Awards have honoured the top-performing advisors and managers in global private wealth — from leading law firms and private banks to elite trustees, accountants, and multi-family offices. These are the awards that matter to those advising ultra-high-net-worth clients (£20m+).
Why These Awards Are #1 for UHNW Advisors
Unlike directories that rate based on hearsay or undisclosed criteria, Citywealth Magic Circle Awards offer:
- A transparent, structured judging system
- UHNW client testimonials weighted into scoring
- Visibility to real decision-makers and referrers
- A number 1 ranking in the Citywealth Leaders List for winners
- Prestige backed by two decades of industry recognition
Finalists get promoted. Winners get crowned. Everyone sees the scores.
What Makes a Win at Magic Circle Different?
Transparent Judging (New for 2026)
Judging isn’t political — it’s mathematical.
Each entry is scored using defined, auditable criteria (e.g. client feedback, innovation, sustainability. Judges submit individual scores per category with written rationales and feedback.
View the complete methodology here
Finalist & Winner Benefits
- Editorial features and interviews
- Profile in the Citywealth Leaders List
- High-visibility coverage on social, email, and partner platforms
- Bragging rights with real backing: published judging rationale and scores
How to Enter
Two simple steps:
- Quick Nomination – Tell us who you are and what you do (60 seconds) – no fee
- Full Submission – Complete the form with evidence, testimonials, and stats. Entry fee: – covers administration and judge feedback.
- Deadline: 5th September.
- Finalists announced: October.
- Awards Ceremony: 13th May 2026. Time: 6.30pm til late.
Why Enter?
“This award is more than a trophy. It benchmarks your firm against the world’s best, builds client confidence, and proves you’re trusted by the UHNW community.”
Sponsor or Get Involved
The Magic Circle Awards are also a prime platform for:
- High-end lifestyle brands
- UHNW-focused service providers
- Charities – Maggie’s Cancer centre and Magic Breakfast are recipients of marketing and funds. They are also attendees to network with important advisors to the wealthy.
- Brands seeking visibility with global private wealth professionals
Event attendance: 300+ top-level professionals
100+ global firms represented
Press and social reach: 100,000+
Ready to Win?
Contact Karen Jones
kjones@citywealthmag.com +44 (0)20 7487 5858
The Citywealth Magic Circle Awards celebrate excellence across the private wealth industry, recognising leading law firms, trustees, private banks, advisers and investment managers.