For Oliver Huntley, Mortgage & Protection Adviser and Director of OMH Financial Ltd, the key to sustainable growth has been securing the right support framework around the business. Aligning with The Cornerstone Network has provided the infrastructure, expertise and confidence needed to move the business into its next phase, with recent investment in a physical office reflecting progress already underway, rather than driving it.
After several years of operating independently, Oliver reached a point where he recognised the need for a broader support structure to take the business to the next stage.
“I felt the time was right to branch out,” he says. “After speaking to people across the industry, Cornerstone kept coming up. From my first meeting with the team, it felt like the right fit.”
Turning Infrastructure into Opportunity
In a market where advisers face increasing operational and administrative pressures, partnering with The Cornerstone Network has allowed Oliver to refocus his time and energy where it matters most – clients.
“Cornerstone take care of so much of the back-office side,” he explains. “That allows us to be far more hands-on and spend more time face to face with clients.”
Beyond day-to-day support, Cornerstone’s emphasis on long-term business development has played a central role in shaping the company’s direction.
“They are very growth-focused,” Oliver says. “Not just helping you run the business today, but thinking about how you grow it, structure it and ultimately position it for the future.”
Having access to a team with deep industry knowledge gives the business confidence to plan beyond immediate workload, creating space to think strategically about expansion and sustainability.
Technology Supporting Speed and Simplicity
Technology is another cornerstone of the business’s growth strategy. Through the systems supported by The Cornerstone Network, the firm has streamlined processes, reduced friction in applications and improved the overall client experience.
Having a single platform for applications, client data and secure communication has transformed how the team operates.
“It allows us to process applications much more quickly and keep everything in one place,” Oliver says. “The client portal has been a real game-changer.”
For Oliver as a business owner, having visibility over referrals, revenue and performance data within a single ecosystem is equally important.
“The insider portal is something I use daily,” he says. “It gives you clarity and control, which is essential as the business grows.”
Broadening Services, Without Losing Focus
While residential mortgages and first-time buyers remain the core of the business, Cornerstone’s wider ecosystem allows the firm to offer a broader range of services seamlessly.
From commercial finance and specialist lending to insurance and protection, the ability to keep services under one roof improves both efficiency and client outcomes.
“Clients want joined-up advice,” Oliver says. “Having access to these services through Cornerstone means we can offer a more complete solution rather than referring them out and losing continuity.”
Protection, in particular, is becoming an increasingly important conversation.
“There’s greater awareness now of how critical protection is,” he adds. “It’s something we’re actively focusing on as part of providing responsible, long-term advice.”
Built on Backing and Belief
Recent investment in a dedicated office space reflects the progress already made, but Oliver is clear that the most significant factor behind that milestone was the support around him.
“It’s the backing of Cornerstone and the wider industry,” he says. “Having the team there on the day, alongside solicitors, estate agents and lenders, really spoke volumes.”
For Oliver, that visible backing reinforces the belief that the business is on the right path, supported by strong infrastructure, collaborative relationships and a network aligned with its ambitions.
As the business looks ahead, the goal is to continue growing sustainably, deepening its roots in the community and delivering high-quality, personal service, with The Cornerstone Network providing the platform to do just that.
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