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Our people

Meet the team.

Experienced, qualified and approachable — a team that takes pride in getting the details right.

Veritza Weise — Managing Director

Veritza Weise BA (Hons), CeMAP

Managing Director

Leads the firm on the operational and client-experience side — overseeing day-to-day running, supporting the adviser team and making sure every client enquiry is handled promptly, professionally and with care. Veritza does not provide regulated financial advice.

Farooq Ghulam — Director — Mortgage & Protection Adviser

Farooq Ghulam BA (Hons), CeMAP

Director — Mortgage & Protection Adviser

Advises clients on mortgages and protection, taking the time to understand each family's plans and recommend the right cover and lending solutions.

What clients say

"We were looking to remortgage our home and we had the pleasure of working with Farooq Ghulam. He is a great and devoted broker and completed our remortgage just in time. Thank you again and we will be sure to come back to him."
Remortgage Client · Remortgage
Gary Harrison — Training & Development Manager

Gary Harrison

Training & Development Manager

Leads training and development across the team — keeping skills sharp and standards high so clients get consistently great advice.

Trish Knight — Specialist Mortgage Broker

Trish Knight CeMAP

Specialist Mortgage Broker

A specialist mortgage broker who thrives on solving complex cases — from first-time buyers to bespoke lending and adverse credit.

What clients say

"The lovely Trish Knight has been my mortgage advisor for over 20yrs now. She was recommended to me by a friend of mine. Trish is so approachable and has a no nonsense and transparent work ethic. She always wants to know how it is so I don't borrow above my ability to pay back. Trish is always on the end of the phone if I have any queries. Trish has a friendly, positive yet always professional attitude and I always feel at ease chatting with her. I have recommended Trish to many other of my friends who she has secured mortgages for and will continue to do so."
Esther Vale · Mortgage Advice
James Cox — Mortgage & Protection Adviser

James Cox CeMAP

Mortgage & Protection Adviser

Trading Style: JC Mortgage Advice

Helps clients navigate the mortgage market and put the right protection in place — patient, clear and committed to the long-term relationship.

What clients say

"Right from the start, James Cox was friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. Steering us in the right direction and getting our mortgage sorted with no fuss. When our lender dropped their rates, James was right on top of it, sorting a new deal in days and saving us money. We have nothing but praise for his service and we would highly recommend James to friends and family."
Oliver & Gemma Ross · Mortgage Advice
Jaimee Bonassisa — Mortgage & Protection Adviser

Jaimee Bonassisa CeMAP

Mortgage & Protection Adviser

Supports clients with mortgage and protection advice — friendly, attentive and focused on making the process feel straightforward.

What clients say

"It has been a breath of fresh air to work with Jaimee, as a First Time Buyer I was anxious to find the right broker who would guide me through the process of securing my first mortgage. Jaimee has been absolutely outstanding. Her knowledge, expertise and communication have been invaluable throughout."
Eliza · First Time Buyer Mortgage
Geraint Lewis — Mortgage & Protection Adviser

Geraint Lewis FPC, MAQ, HNC — Elec Eng

Mortgage & Protection Adviser

Advises on mortgages and protection, drawing on a strong technical background to give clients clear, considered recommendations.

What clients say

"We started our house buying journey back in March and Geraint has been absolutely phenomenal. We literally couldn't have done it without him. He talked us through the entire process and made sure we understood everything completely."
Chloe & Luke · Mortgage Advice
Max Tucker — Mortgage & Protection Adviser

Max Tucker CeMAP

Mortgage & Protection Adviser

Helps clients secure the right mortgage and protection — straightforward advice with a focus on getting the details right.

What clients say

"Max Tucker was amazing! I had tricky circumstances and he made the whole mortgage process less stressful, all the way through to offer. He even helped me complete my Legal pack. 10 out of 10."
Rebecca Morley · Mortgage Advice
Sanjeev Bakrania — Mortgage, Equity Release & Protection Adviser

Sanjeev Bakrania M.Phil, CeMAP, CeRER

Mortgage, Equity Release & Protection Adviser

Advises on mortgages, equity release and protection — bringing depth of experience to later-life lending and complex client needs.

What clients say

"We have brought our first home recently and Sanjeev was our mortgage adviser. As first-time buyers and we cannot express how grateful we are, he has talked us through every step of the buying process. Sanjeev is very knowledgeable and made the whole process less stressful. I would recommend Sanjeev of Red Kite to all customers that are purchasing their first home."
Mr Ajay Singh & Mrs Amrit Kaur · First Time Buyer Mortgage
David Humphries — Mortgage & Protection Adviser

David Humphries CeMAP, CeRER

Mortgage & Protection Adviser

Guides clients through mortgages and protection with clarity and care, including equity release and later-life lending options.

What clients say

"We used Dave from Red Kite for our initial mortgage application. He explained the pros and cons of mortgage options and made the whole mortgage process easy to understand. When it was time to remortgage 5 years later, we did not hesitate to contact him once again."
Emma · Mortgage & Remortgage
Jade Howard — Mortgage & Protection Adviser

Jade Howard CeMAP, FPC

Mortgage & Protection Adviser

Supports clients with mortgage and protection advice — warm, approachable and committed to making the process feel easy.

What clients say

"I would like to provide feedback for Jade Howard who helped us with our mortgage when buying our dream home. She provided fantastic service throughout, was super knowledgeable and made a typically stressful situation very easy. Would highly recommend."
Ashleigh · Mortgage Advice
Laurence Clarke — Mortgage, Equity Release & Protection Adviser

Laurence Clarke CeMAP, CeRER

Mortgage, Equity Release & Protection Adviser

Trading Style: LC Premier Consulting

Advises on mortgages, equity release and protection — measured, knowledgeable and focused on the right outcome for each client.

What clients say

"What really stood out was how proactive and attentive Laurence was. He regularly checked in to see how things were progressing on my end, even when there were no major updates, just to make sure I felt informed and reassured. Whenever there was any movement, whether it was an update from the lender, a document request, or a shift in timelines, he communicated it clearly and promptly, so I was never left wondering what was happening. It never felt like just a transaction, he genuinely cared about getting the best outcome for me and my family. I couldn't recommend Laurence highly enough. His professionalism, communication, and genuine commitment made what could have been a stressful experience feel smooth and manageable."
Blessing B. · Mortgage Advice
Ash Mahmood — Mortgage & Protection Adviser

Ash Mahmood BSc (Hons), CeMAP

Mortgage & Protection Adviser

Trading Style: Quantico FS

Advises clients on mortgages and protection — taking the time to understand each client's goals and recommend clear, suitable solutions.

What clients say

"Remortgaging felt daunting until I spoke to Ash. He found us a much better rate and handled everything from start to finish."
James R. · Remortgage

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