Westminster Wealth Management, one of the UK’s largest independent financial advice firms, has today announced a significant senior hire. Mark Hewson will take on the role of Director of Business Operations, a newly created position.
He will focus on operational excellence, collaborating closely with the Managing Partner Martin Lockyer and the leadership team to implement and embed the firm’s strategic vision. Mark will also work alongside the head of recruitment to identify and onboard advisers who match the values and culture of Westminster Wealth.
Mark previously held senior roles at Fairstone as Managing Director of the Fairstone City office and Divisional Director of the wider business, where he oversaw a large group of advisers and offices in order to co-ordinate business enhancements and cross-departmental operations. Mark Hewson, former Divisional Director of Fairstone, will focus on implementing the firm’s strategic vision, identifying and onboarding advisers.
Mark Hewson, Director of Business Operations at Westminster Wealth, said: “I was drawn to Westminster Wealth because it is a long-established, high-quality financial planning firm of scale that is growing and building something exceptional. I’ve known of Westminster Wealth for a long time and admired its high standards, the quality of its people and its positive reputation. It’s a place where our advisers and staff are proud to have Westminster on their CV.
“Westminster Wealth stands apart from most in the profession – it’s a business that values the independence of advice and independence of ownership, which tends to be unusual given its size and scale. The firm was voted Client Champion and Large Firm of the Year in the 2025 VouchedFor awards, which is based on client feedback, and demonstrates the excellence of Westminster Wealth.
“The culture, values, and ambition of the firm really align with what I was looking for in the next stage of my career, working alongside talented people in an owner-managed business, and to be closer to day-to-day impact.”
Martin Lockyer, Managing Partner at Westminster Wealth, said: “We are delighted to be able to have recruited Mark to deliver excellence and growth to the business. He has great experience of working across departments to deliver strategic goals and long-term improvements in people, performance and culture.
“We provide a platform for self-employed financial planners who share our values to deliver brilliant client outcomes We are focused on growing while maintaining a values-led culture, continuing to ensure that even as we grow, every new joiner is aligned to our values.
“We will continue to grow our adviser base but only with the right people, at the right time, for the right reasons.”
