Vickers Young, which was with Mortgage Advice Bureau (MAB), was founded in 2012 by managing director Corby Macdonald and has gone from a sole adviser operation to a 12-strong team.
The firm said it plans to recruit up to 12 advisers each year, adding that it wanted to partner with a network that “both understood and supported the firm’s long-term goals”.
Stonebridge has over 1,300 advisers nationwide and arranged over £15bn in lending in the last year.
The network recently established long-term partnerships with The Mortgage Shop and Bennison Brown and brought on Vibrant Mortgages as an appointed representative (AR).
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 [that] 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.”
