about us
Driven by purpose: our mission and values
Our mission
At Cornerstone, we are an Independent Financial Adviser network dedicated to empowering IFAs with the tools, expertise, and ongoing support they need to deliver a comprehensive and compliant service to their clients.
Our mission is to build genuine partnerships with advisers. We help them grow their businesses, strengthen client relationships, and increase long-term income potential. We understand the complexity of the financial advice profession. That is why we provide more than operational support. We act as a strategic partner that enhances both compliance and commercial performance.
As an Independent Financial Adviser network, Cornerstone enables advisers to focus on what matters most: delivering high-quality advice while building sustainable, future-ready businesses.
Our values
Our values are built on trust, transparency, and collaboration. These principles shape how we work with IFAs every day.
We believe strong partnerships depend on openness, consistency, and shared goals. Therefore, we focus on building relationships based on mutual respect, long-term commitment, and a clear vision for success.
Our history
Building a community where advisers thrive
Cornerstone was established with a clear purpose: to support IFAs through a robust network that simplifies compliance, maximises business opportunities, and improves income potential.
With extensive experience in financial services, our founders recognised a growing need for adviser networks that offer more than regulatory oversight. Many advisers required practical business guidance tailored to the realities of independent advice.
From the outset, our vision was to create a community where advisers could thrive without being weighed down by regulatory complexity. Over time, Cornerstone has grown into a trusted partner for advisers across the EU. Today, we help them navigate an evolving regulatory landscape while staying focused on delivering excellent outcomes for their clients.
Unlocking opportunities with MIFID II
How MiFID II licence supports IFAs in compliance, growth, and client confidence
ESG
Embedding sustainability at the core of our business
At Cornerstone, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles sit at the centre of our business practices. We recognise that financial advisers play an important role in driving positive and responsible change.
For this reason, we actively promote sustainable practices within our own operations and encourage IFAs to do the same. By aligning with responsible investment strategies and ethical business standards, we ensure our impact extends beyond financial performance.
Whether reducing our environmental footprint or supporting inclusive and ethical workplaces, we remain committed to a future where financial success is achieved alongside social and environmental responsibility.