For 15 years, Broadbench Ltd has been on a mission to help independent professionals, contractors and business owners unlock better financial outcomes, and this year we’re celebrating how far we’ve come.
How It All Started
Back in 2011, our founder, Tom Hitchcock, spotted a gap in the financial advice market. Too many contractors, freelancers and self-employed professionals were being turned away by traditional lenders because their income didn’t fit the usual mould. Tom knew there was a better way, one that treated people as individuals, not numbers. With that insight, Broadbench was born.
Fun fact: our name comes from one of the UK’s favourite surfing spots, but our real passion has always been helping people make confident financial decisions and getting them time back to do what they love.
From Specialist Mortgages to Full Financial Solutions
As referrals and 5-star reviews grew, so did we. What began as a specialist contractor mortgage service soon expanded into a broader suite of financial advice by 2014, including insurance and protection products to safeguard life, business and legacy planning.
Today, Broadbench offers tailored support across areas such as:
- 🏡 Mortgage advice — including first-time buyer, remortgage and buy-to-let solutions.
- 🛡 Business protection — from relevant life cover to key person and shareholder protection.
- 👨👩👧 Personal protection — including life, critical illness and income protection.
All delivered with a whole-of-market, impartial approach – no robots, no upselling, just expert advice from real people dedicated to your goals.
⭐ Trusted by Clients – Perfect 5.0 on Trustpilot
We’re proud that our clients have spoken for us. With over 460 reviews and a perfect 5-star rating, our team’s commitment to clarity, care and results is clear. Reviewers consistently highlight our attentiveness, clarity of explanation and the confidence we bring to often complex financial decisions.
Looking Ahead
As we mark this milestone year, we remain focused on what brought us here: listening to clients, innovating our services, and making financial advice accessible for those often overlooked by mainstream providers.
Here’s to the next 15 years of helping people secure their futures, with expert advice, genuine care and the confidence to thrive.
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