Michael Stimpson

Managing Director M&A and Commercial, Partner

Mike is the Managing Director of Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) and Commercial, leading the strategic direction, growth initiatives and commercial performance across the business.

Mike oversees companywide growth at Saltus leading our M&A process from thoughtfully partnering with like‑minded financial planning firms to guiding their acquisition and integration. His focus is on ensuring that any business joining the group shares the same high standards of care.

In addition, Mike also leads the Saltus Partnership Programme (SPP), which supports financial planners and firms that want to grow without being acquired. In this role, he helps firms access the resources, specialist teams and financial support they need to scale, improve operational efficiency, and ultimately free up more time to better serve their clients.

Throughout his career, Mike has worked closely with financial planning businesses, beginning as an Investment Manager before moving to Saltus.

Mike is passionate about the transformative power of financial planning and is committed to building strong, values‑aligned partnerships.