The Cornerstone Network has achieved a significant milestone this month, welcoming our 105th Appointed Representative (AR).
This success follows national recognition for the wider Group, which was recently named one of the 50 fastest-growing businesses in Wales in the UK Fast Growth Index 2025.
Remarkable Growth in 2025
Over 40 ARs have joined our network in 2025 alone, reflecting our rapid expansion and the strong appeal of what we offer. From our launch to today’s 105 ARs, this journey has been driven by our commitment to providing exceptional technology, systems, and support that truly make a difference to our members businesses.
Supporting ARs to Grow and Succeed
Our ARs consistently highlight our robust technology, comprehensive systems, and ongoing training and support as key benefits of joining the network.
Mike Powell of Mike Powell Mortgages said that since joining Cornerstone the firm had doubled the size of its team, crediting access to Cornerstone’s technology – including a cutting-edge CRM and compliance system – with supporting them to do this.
Conor Mullane of CJM Finance praised the smoothness of transitioning to become an AR with Cornerstone, saying it was “key to not losing clients during that transition period”.
He added: “That sort of simplicity and common-sense approach also applies to the compliance aspect, which is very straightforward and saves a lot of time. I’m able to focus on what I love, which is writing business.
“For any new businesses or anyone looking to change networks I would 100% recommend Cornerstone.”
Looking Ahead to 2026
Haydn Thomas, our CEO, commented:
“We started 2025 with ambitious goals around growing our number of ARs as well as to make a name for ourselves as the most trusted network in the mortgage and protection advisory market.
“To have achieved the milestone of 105 ARs, as well as being named among the fastest-growing businesses in Wales, means that we have more than met what we set out to achieve.
“It’s been a hugely successful year, and as we look to 2026 we are looking forward to continuing to welcome more ARs on board. We’re also looking ahead to the next edition of our Cornerstone Expo, where we’ll be bringing together dozens of lenders alongside industry professionals, leaders, and innovators.”
