Mortgage and protection firm Vickers Young is the latest firm to join Stonebridge as it embarks on an ambitious growth plan and cited the network’s credibility and enthusiasm to support their long-term growth ambition as a key factor in their decision.
Founded in 2012 by managing director Corby Macdonald, the Leicestershire firm expanded from a sole adviser operation into a 12-strong team.
Vickers Young says it plans to recruit up to 12 advisers each year and that their decision to leave Mortgage Advice Bureau (MAB) was driven by their need to partner with a network that both understood and supported the firm’s long-term goals.
The move by Vickers Young follows a series of significant recent developments for Stonebridge, including long-term partnerships with leading broker firms The Mortgage Shop and Bennison Brown.
Stonebridge is one of the UK’s largest mortgage and protection networks having arranged more than £15 billion of lending in the last 12 months. The business supervises over 1,300 advisers nationwide. Independent industry research shows Stonebridge has authorised more appointed representative (AR) firms in 2025 than any other mortgage and protection network.
Corby Macdonald, Managing Director of Vickers Young, said: “Networks aren’t always aligned with what firms like ours want to achieve long term. When we began looking for a new partner, it was essential to find a network that genuinely understood our growth plans and would work alongside us to deliver them.
“With Stonebridge, we found that alignment straight away. They share our ambition and are already supporting us with plans to scale the business, recruit more advisers, and ensure we continue to deliver the best outcomes for our customers.”
Rob Clifford, Chief Executive of Stonebridge, commented: “Firms like Vickers Young are very clear about where they want to take their business, and they want a partner which will help them get there safely and successfully without any loss of independence. Our role is to provide the support, insight, and infrastructure that allow ambitious firms to grow on their own terms.
“We’re delighted to welcome Corby and the team to Stonebridge and look forward to working with them on their plans in the years ahead.”
