Westminster Wealth Management has appointed former Fairstone executive Mark Hewson as director of business operations, a newly created role focused on driving operational excellence and supporting the firm’s strategic growth.
Hewson will work closely with managing partner Martin Lockyer and the wider leadership team to help embed the firm’s long-term vision.
He will also collaborate with the head of recruitment to identify and onboard advisers who align with Westminster Wealth’s values-led culture.
One of the UK’s largest independent financial advice firms, Westminster Wealth currently comprises over 55 IFAs and more than 80 staff, including compliance and support functions.
Hewson brings extensive industry experience from his time at Fairstone, where he served as managing director of the firm’s City office and as divisional director across the wider business.
In those roles, he coordinated cross-departmental operations and supported adviser development across multiple offices.
Commenting on his appointment, Hewson 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. The firm’s independence, culture and reputation really stood out.
“This is a business where people are proud to have Westminster on their CV. It stands apart from many in the profession by retaining both adviser and ownership independence, which is rare at this scale. I’m excited to join a values-led, owner-managed business and to be closer to where day-to-day impact happens.”
Martin Lockyer, managing partner at Westminster Wealth, said: “We are delighted to welcome Mark to the leadership team. His cross-functional experience and focus on strategic improvement in people, performance and culture will be invaluable as we continue to grow.
“We provide a platform for self-employed financial planners who share our values to deliver outstanding outcomes for clients. Growth remains a key goal, but only with the right people, at the right time, for the right reasons.”
Founded in 2000, Westminster Wealth is a corporate chartered firm with a deeply embedded values framework, committed to high standards in independent financial advice and client service.
