Meet The Team
Founder/
Chartered Financial Planner
Joseph Sykes
Joseph Sykes is a Chartered Financial Planner with a decade of experience in financial services having worked at two of the UK's largest financial institutions.
Stride was founded on putting clients first. It isn’t just a priority—it’s our purpose. That’s why we’ve chosen to remain strictly independent: so every decision we make is in our clients best interest, no compromises.
With years of experience guiding clients from all backgrounds, Joseph specialises in helping people build personalised financial plans that provide confidence and clarity—so they can focus on what truly matters.
While a big part of his role is helping clients build their wealth, his goal is just as much about helping them live happier lives.
Whether it’s more quality time with family or the trip of a lifetime, Joseph’s goal is to ensure your finances support the life you want to live.
Outside of work Joseph has a young family, is a keen triathlete, cyclist and coffee lover.
Client Servicing Director
Hannah Sykes
Before joining Stride, Hannah worked in education, where she loved helping people grow and achieve their goals. That same passion for supporting others is what drives her in her role today.
At Stride, Hannah is all about making things easy and stress-free for clients. She will help you to book in meetings, stay on top of reviews, and make sure everything behind the scenes is taken care of.
She’s there to guide you through the process and ensure you always feel looked after.
For Hannah, financial advice is about more than numbers—it’s about building real relationships and helping people feel confident in their decisions.