Women and Finance
Helping women build, manage and protect their wealth
Weatherbys provides integrated private banking and financial planning for women at every life stage — all delivered through a dedicated named private banker and assistant.
Women’s financial lives are often shaped by distinctive experiences: career breaks, caring responsibilities, longer lifespans, complex relationships, entrepreneurial ventures or moments of unexpected change. Some women come to us confident and financially fluent. Others arrive at a point of transition – after loss, divorce, illness or a sudden need to take ownership of family affairs.
Whoever you are and wherever you sit on that spectrum, we treat you as a client, not a ‘female’ client. We listen without assumptions, support without judgement and advise in a way that reflects who you really are.
Our Women and Finance community
We believe banking is more than a transaction. At Weatherbys, you are welcomed into our Women and Finance community which is built around the belief that banking should be personal, supportive and empowering.
Designed to help women navigate every stage of their financial journey, the community provides opportunities to connect, share experiences and build confidence through meaningful conversations, events and expert insight. Whether discussing careers, entrepreneurship, family wealth, inheritance, divorce or retirement planning, the focus is on creating a welcoming environment where women feel heard, supported and equipped to make informed financial decisions.
At its heart, the community reflects Weatherbys’ relationship-led approach, bringing together like-minded women to learn from one another, build valuable networks and gain greater confidence in their financial futures.
Independent and family-owned
As an independent, family-owned bank, our approach is personal. We take time to understand who you are, how your life is evolving and what truly matters to you – because no two financial journeys look the same.
Because we’re independent, you will find our team is empowered to act with intuition, insight and always with integrity.
Supporting the financial growth of women
At Weatherbys, we don’t make assumptions. Our focus is always on you. When you bank with us, we take the time to listen, to understand your priorities and to structure conversations around your personal circumstances, knowledge and confidence. Through empathetic advice – and our Women and Finance community – we help make complex decisions simple, so you can take the right financial path for you and your family.
We’re here to support you at every life stage
Wealth building: Whether you are scaling a business or advancing your corporate career, our experienced team provides personalised banking and wealth planning to help you make the most of the opportunities ahead and prepare for the future with confidence.
Relationships and shared finances: We encourage open conversations about money, helping couples understand investments and create a plan for the future.
Divorce and separation: Should the need arise, your private banker will help restructure your finances, review potential investment risks and ensure independent wealth protection.
Career breaks and caring: Our private bankers are experienced in adapting financial plans to account for shifts in income patterns and pension contributions.
Bereavement and inheritance: We support women taking ownership of family affairs for the first time with empathy and clarity.
Intergenerational gifting: Our private bankers work alongside our financial planning team to help structure wealth transfer to children and grandchildren efficiently.
Retirement and longevity: We actively address the gender pension gap and ensure income security for statistically longer lifespans.
Retirement and longevity: We actively address the gender pension gap and ensure income security for statistically longer lifespans.
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FAQs
No. We treat every client as an individual. Women and Finance is our dedicated approach to understanding the financial life stages that disproportionately affect women, such as longer lifespans and career breaks.
Your private banker works with you to restructure your accounts, review your financial plan, and reassess your investment risk to ensure your independent financial future is secure.
You are not alone. We specialise in supporting women taking ownership of their wealth for the first time, whether through bereavement or life changes, with clear, jargon-free advice and no judgment.
Financial engagement helps you understand your financial position, contribute to decisions and feel more confident about your future. It is not about taking control. It is about having clarity, independence and a shared understanding of the things that matter most.
Yes. We host a community of clients through regular events and networking focus groups.