Skybound Wealth Management has confirmed the appointment of Craig Stokes as its UK Managing Director, subject to final regulatory approval.
The announcement comes just days after the firm revealed its plans (https://www.international-adviser.com/skybound-wealth-outlines-boost-to-uk-presence-growth-plans/) to expand its UK presence with new offices, adviser growth, and further investment in its infrastructure.
Craig Stokes is a Chartered Financial Planner, Fellow of the Personal Finance Society, and widely respected industry voice. He brings over 20 years of experience in retirement planning, pension transfers, and holistic wealth advice. He has held senior positions at firms including Prudential and, most recently, served as Managing Director of PFM Associates.
Mike Coady, CEO of Skybound Wealth, said: “Craig has walked the walk, built teams, delivered advice, and driven change, all while earning deep respect from clients and peers alike. As we build out our UK footprint, we knew we needed a leader who could match our ambition, protect our culture, and help shape the next chapter. I’ve worked closely with him during this process, and I’m confident that our advisers and clients in the UK will feel the benefits quickly.”
The appointment forms part of the ongoing objective for Skybound Wealth to further support its growing British client base.
Craig Stokes said: “Skybound Wealth is doing something genuinely different, combining the intimacy of boutique advice with the global infrastructure that today’s clients demand. We’re seeing more people with lives, assets, and families across multiple countries. Those clients need advice that travels with them, and advisers need a platform that allows them to deliver it without compromise. That’s what drew me here. The vision is clear, the leadership is strong, and the opportunity to help build this next chapter is incredibly exciting.”
With the appointment, the UK business will remain focused and specialist, while drawing on the full breadth of the Skybound Group’s capabilities, global investment teams, in-house research, and regionally based servicing hubs.
Stokes is projected to play a key role in adviser development, acting as an anchor for senior talent seeking a change. Skybound positions itself as a firm that “blends autonomy, compliance strength, and global reach”.
Coady said: “We’ve been building toward this for some time. Craig’s arrival shows we’re serious. We’re investing in the right people, in the right places, for the right reasons. For any advisers looking for a platform that supports true international planning, there’s no better home than Skybound Wealth Management right now.”
The appointment is subject to regulatory approval.
