Our network: Jacob Miskimmin, Milecross Financial
Keeping it in the family Financial advisers have all kinds of origin stories. Some have worked in other parts of the financial industry; some have worked in other sectors altogether. And for others st...
The Openwork Partnership bolsters growth strategy with senior leadership appointments
Willem van Rooy joins from Quilter plc to lead Openwork's Strategic Investments team, as Aidan Chavasse becomes CFO of Omnis Investments. London, 24 August 2026 – The Openwork Partnership (...
Our network: Mark Burton, Mark Burton Mortgage and Protection Services
The best of both worlds Mark spent most of his career in banking before moving into the advice industry. He’s now a successful mortgage broker based in Colchester. And he’s also part of the Openwork n...
How Openwork helps Michael Margai deliver for clients and build Perfect Protect
For Michael Margai, Financial Planner at Perfect Protect Financial Planning, financial advice has always been about helping people make confident decisions and protect what matters most. Since enterin...
How Ammy Bining took ownership of the business that inspired her career
For mortgage adviser Ammy Bining, buying Freshfield Mortgages was the culmination of a journey that began when she worked alongside the business as a conveyancer and discovered the difference good mo...
Adviser spotlight: Building a business together – the story of C&L Mortgages
When Lynsey Hyndman and Clare Hoy launched C&L Mortgages in May 2025, they weren't starting from scratch. Between them, they brought more than 50 years of experience in financial services, a loyal...
Openwork strengthens its mortgage lending panel with the addition of Perenna and West One
London, 30 July 2026 – The Openwork Partnership (“Openwork”) has today announced the addition of Perenna and West One to its mortgage lending panel, strengthening its proposition and providing adviser...
The Openwork Partnership launches Thrive, a new AI-powered learning platform for advisers
London, 30 July 2026 – The Openwork Partnership ("Openwork") has today launched a new learning and development platform, powered by Thrive, from The Openwork Business School ("Business School"), desig...
Our network: Deborah Willoughby, Alexander Bell
Making a difference For Deborah Willoughby, a mortgage and protection adviser at Alexander Bell in Hamilton, the most critical aspect of her role is concentrating on client success. “Have the cl...
Building for the future: How acquisition is helping Arrowe Financial Limited grow
For Mike Saunders, acquisition is ultimately about people. It provides continuity for clients, creates new possibilities for advisers and helps secure the long-term future of the firms invo...