Independent Financial Advice with a Personal Approach

Stewart

Stewart has worked in financial services for over 20 years and is a Director and Financial Adviser at Armstrongs Commercial Finance. He is passionate about making financial advice clear and straightforward, helping clients understand their options and make confident decisions about their financial future.

With extensive experience advising individuals, families and business owners, Stewart takes a long-term approach to financial planning, looking beyond individual pensions and investments to understand what clients really want to achieve. As a business owner himself, he particularly enjoys working with other business owners, often alongside their accountants, to help bring their personal and business finances together.

Stewart believes the best financial advice comes from genuinely knowing your clients. He prides himself on being approachable, honest and available when clients need guidance, with many of his client relationships having developed over a number of years.

Outside of work, Stewart enjoys spending time with his young family, playing golf, watching football and being beaten at various board games by his overly competitive Wife.

Alex

Alex joined the financial services industry in 2016 as an apprentice and has progressed throughout his career to become a fully qualified Financial Adviser. He is passionate about helping clients achieve their financial goals, providing clear, straightforward advice tailored to their individual circumstances. Alex believes that good financial advice should be accessible to everyone, regardless of their level of wealth. He is committed to treating every client with the same care, honesty, and respect that he would expect himself, ensuring they feel comfortable and confident when making important financial decisions.

He enjoys building long-term relationships with his clients and takes pride in being there to provide trusted guidance as their circumstances and financial goals change. Known for his friendly, approachable and client-focused style, Alex takes the time to understand what matters most to each client and help them plan for their financial future.

Outside of work, Alex is a keen golfer and plays off a single-figure handicap. He's always looking for ways to improve his game and, when he's not working or on the golf course, enjoys spending time with family and friends.

Heather

Heather has been working with Armstrongs since 2018 in various office roles. She has most recently passed her mortgage advice qualification and is currently undertaking a qualification in paraplanning where she can further assist the advisers and our clients.

Kara

Kara has worked with Armstrongs for the last four years supporting both the advisers in the team and their clients. In 2025, Kara began her mortgage adviser training and is currently training to become a mortgage adviser within the team. Outside of work, Kara enjoys keeping active with regular gym sessions and spending quality time with her family, whether that’s exploring new places or enjoying days out together. She also loves discovering great coffee spots and appreciates taking time to relax with a good coffee.