A Year in Review: MHW expands with a full house of hires
Since the start of the year, MHW’s preparations to scale have been boosted by new recruits in all areas. As we review 2025, it’s great to look back on how much stronger the team is shaping up for a bumper 2026 ahead.
Experienced ex advisers Derek Winsland and Paul Chester have added strength and depth to the compliance team, whilst Bede Gallagher has joined as part of the MHW advisory pathway, initially seated in Paraplanning. Another paraplanning recruit came in the form of Dawoud Nazir, who joined the firm’s Southport office.
The recruitment of Liam Jochems to support day to day administration functions further underlined our commitment to bringing new talent into the industry.
Following their recent marriage, Helen Baister has also found success in a professional capacity, working alongside now husband Ian McComb to drive standards and new business in the South East.
Advisory Support
To head up the firm’s strong advisory support, Mark Jackson joined from TheWealthPoint in a senior position as Client Services Manager. Mark now orchestrates the smooth operation of support functions to continually set a higher standards for the service delivered to clients.
Things are developing well for the firm on the advisory side too, with several new faces finding a home at MHW.
North East Focus
As a first step into the North East, the firm are delighted to welcome Chartered Financial Planner Ian Robinson and his wife Nikki supporting, whilst the development of the Pathfinder proposition supporting the needs of less complex clients has been strengthened by the hire of Michael Thompson in Lancaster. Experienced administrator Sarah Henry followed Michael into that team.
Specialism
Curtis Anderson was promoted to Head of Sports Financial Planning and Lead at our new Manchester office, which is located on Deansgate in the heart of the city. Amy Wolstenholme has been recruited to support Curtis’s own ambitious vision for growth in Manchester.
Very recently, Sue Zanzarella became a member of our North Lancashire advisory team, bring vast experience from working locally helping clients plan for their future.
Mortgages
MHW Mortgages has also recruited to support the natural growth brought about by the firm’s wider expansion. Phil Bracken now works supporting Head of Mortgages Sam Inkson in our Liverpool office.
To bring everything together, Lindsay Weir has stepped up into the role of Executive Assistant to the board, enabling a level of support needed to allow the team to implement the next phase of their plans smoothly.
MHW CEO David Dawson said:
‘Our growth plans are not just ambitious, they are calculated, and these hires and promotions are in line with our plans to support more clients in more ways for the long-term. We’re extremely pleased with the quality of every single individual we’ve added to our team and our recent office improvements will add further to our collective client and staff goal of empowering people to discover the way to their best life’.
Whilst the firm hasn’t ruled out further hires before the end of the year, MHW forecasts extensive growth in 2026 as it develops into a boutique national IFA firm, with both strength and quality as its heart.