Our People

Richard Burley

Director

Richard is a founder member of the company, setting up Oakwood after gaining a wealth of experience in the mortgage market with John Charcol. He is a family man, a Nottingham Forest supporter and a talented pianist.

Stuart Jacob

Director

Stuart worked with Richard at John Charcol and originally joined Oakwood in 2006 when it was formed. He is an avid music fan and enjoys dancing various styles including (but not limited to!) west coast swing, blues and modern jive.

Mike Black

Director

Mike joined Oakwood in 2015 bringing vast industry experience and enabling the firm to offer a full wealth management service. He is married with twins, a sports fanatic and a singer in a local band.

Dave Pearn

Financial Adviser

Dave joined Oakwood, as a Protection specialist in February 2017. Away from work he likes to spend time with his wife, family and friends. He is a keen sports fan, loves cycling both on and off-road and playing golf. His ideal holiday is spent skiing in the mountains.

Paul Denyer

Financial Adviser

Paul joined Oakwood, as a Mortgage and Protection specialist in December 2017. Paul has lived in Cranleigh all of his life giving him a wealth of local expertise and knowledge. Away from work he likes to spend time with his wife, 2 children and friends. He is a keen rugby fan, has been a member...

Jake Ward

Mortgage Adviser

Jake joined Oakwood in July 2018 and works with clients to find the right mortgage and protection products to best suit their needs. He takes great satisfaction in providing high levels of service and care to our existing clients, as well as forming long-term relationships with new clients. Jake lives with his wife and daughter,...

Emma Claydon

Super Administrator

Emma has an extensive business support background in Financial and Business Consultancy and supports the Directors at Oakwood. She brings a super positive outlook and completes all activities to a high standard ensuring excellent client care. Emma lives in Cranleigh with her husband, daughter and dog Mr Darcy.

Carl Goulty

Financial Adviser

Carl joined Oakwood in 2019 and is a member of the pensions, investment and protection team, offering a full Wealth Management service.

Ciaran Ross-Thomas

Financial Adviser

Ciaran joined Oakwood in 2019 and is a currently a protection adviser. He is completing his qualifications in financial services will then be part of the pension and investment team as a financial planner. Away from work and study he enjoys hockey and motorcycles.

Rebecca Edwards

Personal Assistant

Rebecca Joined Oakwood in early 2020 after moving on from her role as a Business Analyst. She took a short break between roles to relocate to the South of England, with her Fiancé and young son. She is now enjoying expanding her knowledge within the financial sector, working closely with Mike Black, as his Personal Assistant.

Andy Sweetman

Financial Adviser

Andy joined Oakwood summer 2020 and is completing his financial services qualifications. He is part of the pension, protection and investment team. Andy loves spending time with family, cycling and watching Liverpool FC.

Paul Hosker

Business Relationship Consultant

Paul joined Oakwood in November 2020 as a Mortgage and Protection Adviser. Away from work he is a keen cyclist, skier and fair-weather golfer and also enjoys spending time with his family and friends.

Colm Sheehan

Mortgage and Protection Specialist

Colm joined Oakwood as a Mortgage and Protection specialist in June 2021 after qualifying in 2016. He loves getting to know his clients and builds long lasting relationships with them. In his spare time Colm enjoys hiking, swimming and traveling with his wife and friends.

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Oakwood Mortgage Services Ltd

5.0

Julie Luckin

14:15 30 Jul 21

Very friendly customer-focused service providing a range of services.Stuart and the team regularly communicate and support the process and client and as a result we felt respected and valued. Knowledgeable and professional advice provided.

Michelle Chilcott

14:21 25 Jul 21

I can't recommend Oakwood enough for their professional and friendly service. As first time buyers we nervous and un-educated in all matters regarding buying a house! Our advisor David helped us with all aspects, he was extremely patience and made what is a difficult process as simple as possible. It has been our dream to own a home for many many years and Oakwood Mortgage Services helped make this dream come true. Thank you.

Julie South

21:28 12 Jul 21

I contacted Oakwood for advice on a mortgage, they were professional and quick to respond but most importantly treat you like part of the family and not a client. Super friendly to deal with.I absolutely would recommend them and would not hesitate to contact them again on other matters.

Jassy Earl

15:16 03 May 21

Stuart contacted me with professional advice and a second opinion on my financial situation, with securing a mortgage. He is supportive, knowing and incredibly compassionate and went out of his way to help! Thoroughly recommend!

Andrew South

10:56 06 Feb 21

Stuart has helped me to find the best deals for me from the beginning 2 years ago when I bought my first help, kept constant contact with me with updates and helped me find a better deal.Quick to response on any questions I might have, high recommend Stuart and the fantastic service he provides.

Francois Morrow (Fran)

13:16 02 Feb 21

Richard at Oakwood has been helping us with our various mortgages (our home and buy-to-lets) for years now and we couldn't be more happy with the service. He is quick and very patient with us. He always takes time to look into our options so we feel confident about making informed decisions. One of the best things for us is that Richard gets in touch months before a mortgage is due for review and quickly and painlessly gets things sorted. I highly recommend Richard and Oakwood.

Sharon Price

15:30 12 Aug 20

In these current times Stuart has assisted me with a temporary solution to my mortgage issues which went very smoothly. I will be working with Stuart again very soon to change mortgage product completely. Thank you Oak wood Mortgage Services

Ben Brown

16:38 31 Jul 20

I would like to say a huge thank you to Oakwood Mortgage Services and in particular to Richard Burley who seems capable of working miracles, particularly when dealing with the complicated applications of a sportsman. Richard’s calm manner and problem solving have been brilliant over the years and allowed both Katie and I to stay relaxed and in control during stressful house buying moments, as well as helping us to navigate the the complex buy-to-let market! We owe a huge debt of gratitude to Richard and Oakwood mortgage services ahead of moving house next week, and I would highly recommend their services. In particular I would recommend them to other sports people who have previously struggled with mortgage companies based on our short contracts and the potentially volatile nature of our work. Thanks again Richard. Ben and Katie

Gwenie Ralph

20:57 06 Jul 20

I gave Stuart at Oakwood Mortgage services a challenge of finding me an impossible mortgage. I knew I wouldn't get exactly what I wanted, but he came up with some nice surprises. He explained everything, not pushy at all, a friendly and professional approach. Thank you

nicky Myers

19:17 25 May 20

We were first time buyers and dealt with Richard around the mortgage application. He helped us understand each process, explaining everything thoroughly and came to meet us twice where he was very personal and efficient. Dave took us through the building and contents and life insurance process, again coming to meet us in person and took us through the options, step by step. Dave was very communicative and answered any questions we had.Emma was there throughout this process and on hand with any urgent queries we had and was a delight to deal with.They managed to make it all happen, even during lockdown!Highly recommend Richard, Dave, Emma and Oakwood. We are very happy in our new home!

Daniella Castro Gouveia

11:31 19 May 20

I have worked with a number of the Oakwood team over many years and they are all excellent and totally professional at what they do. Dave came to our family home a few years ago to discuss and advise us in terms of financial insurance. He was very knowledgeable, really easy to talk to. Sometimes discussing financial things can be quite tricky to understand, but I felt at complete ease with Dave. I would highly recommend speaking to him if you need insurance or even need a mortgage as he covers both areas. Thanks for all your support Dave. It's always good to have someone who has your back!

Richard Craven

19:12 03 May 19

Stuart was excellent, helped me obtain a mortgage quickly and painlessly with minimal effort and was always ready to promptly answer any questions I had.

Andrew South

17:50 26 Mar 19

Stuart was very profession and friendly, He was there to help when something went wrong.Highly recommend!!

Ian L

13:45 03 Jan 19

When we started looking for a house, we contacted Stuart based on a work colleague's recommendation. Having not bought a house in the UK before, we had a lot of questions.Stuart guided us through the process and was always available to answers questions and provide advice that was easy to understand.We had a protracted period between initial contact and purchase, in this time Stuart was patient, professional and provided us with a high level of confidence that we were in capable hands.A huge thank you to Stuart and the staff at Oakwood, we would not hesitate to recommend them.Ian and Yoosun

Claire Vince

22:13 21 Dec 18

Great service. Paul talked us through everything really clearly and made the whole process very smooth and straightforward. We have recommended Oakwood to friends as a result.

Christopher Relph

23:27 29 Aug 18

The team is very friendly, professional and knowledgeable on their given subject. My situation was rather unusual and my options were very limited, if i had tried on my own i wouldn't have found the best deal for me. The information provided to me was well presented and insightful, if anything was unclear they made sure that i understood things fully. In the end they found the best deal out there that ticked all the boxes i needed and went above and beyond. To make sure i wasn't put into a position i couldn't afford to be in Stuart would go to an agent and tell them when things weren't possible, even when they were insistent on getting a deal, Stuart had my back in it!I can't recommend them enough, and will be returning to them down the line myself!

Sam Eccles

15:35 24 Jul 18

Top notch service. Friendly, prompt and accessible no matter where you are based (I'm in the Highlands). Much better service than that experienced by local face-to-face advisers with a large portfolio of companies that ensure you can get the mortgage to suit your needs. Have happily referred to others in less than usual circumstances, all of whom have come away delighted

Michelle Ames

18:20 07 Jul 18

Highly recommend. We were first time buyers and Stuart made the process simple and efficient. We found our property and made an offer on the spot, but the agents needed to speak to Stuart before stopping further viewings, so he dropped everything whilst at a conference and the rest is history. Buying a house is an emotional time, so having the mortgage element handled by a professional, yet down to earth person like Stuart was invaluable to us. Thanks Stuart.

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