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...
Our network: Mohammed Rasool, Rasool Wealth
Taking the long view If you’re wondering whether a career in financial services is the right one for you, you might be encouraged by the views of someone who’s seen it all: Mohammed Rasool, Senior Fin...
Why Ben Small chose to support clients through every stage of their financial journey
Ben Small CeMAP Mortgage & Protection Adviser, Auxilia Financial Services For Ben Small, financial advice has always been about more than arranging a mortgage. After buildin...
Why advice matters in uncertain times
Periods of uncertainty have a way of making people question their financial decisions. Political developments, changing economic conditions and constant news updates can leave many wondering whether ...
Turn potential into a career: Meet Carly Kennedy
Protection and Mortgage Adviser, Mortgages by McAteer. For many people, a career in financial advice doesn’t begin with a single decision. It’s something that sits in the background, a path that fee...