Wealth management was built for a different era

We think it's time for something that feels like today

The reality

There's a moment when managing money stops being simple. You've worked hard. You've been disciplined. And now there's more at stake.

The landscape of advice, products and providers is vast. And the weight of getting it right can make even confident professionals pause.

That pause is not a weakness. It's a sign you take your wealth seriously.

When managing your wealth feels complex, you don’t need to defer to the safety of experts. The traditional high-end wealth managers can often turn a simple financial goal into a complicated money maze.

Sidekick is
built for the moment managing your money gets serious.
 For when you need to cut through the noise and complexity.

Wealth in your hands

Sidekick is a modern digital wealth manager for ambitious professionals whose finances are evolving.

  • Access

    Access tools, products and expertise once reserved for the ultra-wealthy. No gatekeeping, no unnecessary ceremony.
  • Clarity

    Our experts cut through the noise, so you can make clear decisions and focus on what matters most to you.
  • Empowerment

    As your needs evolve, we support you through the key stages of your wealth journey - helping you move forward with confidence.
  • Our Partners

    Our people

    We’re investors, technologists and dreamers.

    CEO

    Matt Ford

    Matt is a seasoned entrepreneur, investor and repeat fintech founder. He was previously CEO and Founder of Pariti, which was sold to Tandem Bank, and was most recently Partner at Mouro Capital, a global fintech venture capital fund.

    Chairman

    Stuart Newey

    Stuart chairs Sidekick's Board and is responsible for overall governance and leadership of the business. Stuart has over 40 years' experience in management roles across banking, investment and credit, including at Coutts & Co.

    VP of Operations

    Alex Whiting

    Alex leads Sidekick’s operations, bringing deep experience scaling fintechs. He has held senior roles at leading financial services companies including Neyber (Goldman Sachs), Bank of Ireland, Starling Bank and StudentFinance, with a track record of building high-performing teams and delivering operational excellence.

    Head of Compliance & MLRO

    Robin Spruell

    Robin oversees Sidekick's compliance activities and is responsible for money laundering reporting. He has been a senior compliance leader within regulated firms across a 15+ year period, high growth international fintechs.

    Senior Product Designer

    Lucy Sharpe

    Lucy is passionate about making finance more inclusive through engaging, user-centred experiences. She previously worked at the digital design agency Wiedemann Lampe, investment platform WealthKernel, and the family-focused financial planning app Nosso.

    Operations Manager

    Amy Heath

    Amy has spent seven years working across some of the UK's fastest growing fintechs, including Monzo and InvestEngine, building deep expertise in AML compliance. At Sidekick, she works closely with the compliance team to keep operations running smoothly behind the scenes.

    Marketing Manager

    Frankie Valiquette

    Frankie Valiquette is a Marketing Manager at Sidekick, bringing nearly 10 years of experience in financial services. Prior to joining Sidekick, she worked at Lloyds Banking Group and Nationwide, focusing on full-funnel lifecycle marketing and growth strategy. At Sidekick, she helps more people discover smarter ways to manage and grow their wealth.

    Operations Manager

    Alice Pollard

    Alice brings four years of leadership experience in fintech having previously worked in the Utility sector, supporting customers across both the UK and the US. She specialises in improving processes to create smoother, more positive customer experiences. At Sidekick, she leads the client support function, focused on building a responsive, client-first team and making it easy for people to get the help they need.

    Client Support Specialist

    Kieran Anderson

    Kieran brings experience from the financial services industry, having worked previously at Lloyds Bank. At Sidekick, he focuses on delivering clear, reliable support and helping users build confidence with their finances.

    Senior Frontend Engineer

    James Best

    James brings 10+ years of expertise in full-stack development for innovative startups and growing companies. He specialises in building robust mobile and web applications, and currently develops features for the Sidekick platform.

    Backend Engineer

    Sam Dawson

    Sam is a backend engineer focused on the systems and integrations that keep the platform running smoothly at scale. With four years of full-stack experience in startup environments, he builds dependable infrastructure grounded in the principle that the best systems work quietly in the background.

    Senior Frontend Engineer

    Rob Crossland

    Rob is a senior mobile developer with 7 years of experience working across startups and national UK brands. At Sidekick, he's responsible for building new product features for the mobile app.

    Senior Full Stack Engineer

    James Miller

    James has 10 years experience working with emerging technologies for startups, agencies and innovation labs. He's passionate about creating innovative digital products and is responsible for developing new features for Sidekick's mobile app.

    Senior Backend Engineer

    Adrian Gostling

    Adrian has a focus on our backend platform, bringing with him over 20 years experience leading full stack development in startups ranging across mobile web, app development, referral marketing, and most recently a number of fintech platforms.