TMG Mortgage Network has underlined its ambitions for long-term growth with the opening of a new head office in Rotherham and the appointment of Stevie Berry as head of sales and recruitment.

The expansion marks a significant moment for the network, which now supports more than 330 advisers across the UK.

Its new headquarters at 27 Bridgegate — a former Co-op bank in the heart of Rotherham — is intended not only to serve as a national hub for adviser training, recruitment and innovation, but also as a visible investment in the town where the business was founded.

Scott Thorpe, founder and chief executive of TMG Mortgage Network, said the move reflects both commercial intent and personal conviction.

“This is where it all began for me,” he said. “I’m born and bred in Rotherham — so to buy a building like this in the middle of our town and give it new purpose means a lot, both professionally and personally.”

TMG now employs 25 staff at the Bridgegate premises, making it one of the more prominent private employers in the town centre. The building, previously unoccupied, is being transformed into what Thorpe describes as “a vibrant hub of mortgage expertise, adviser support, and innovation”.

He added: “While many businesses are moving out, we’re investing in. We’re backing our town, our people, and our future.”

GROWTH STRATEGY

The new office forms part of a wider strategy to scale the business by developing in-house services and broadening the network’s recruitment reach — a mission that Berry’s appointment is expected to accelerate.

Berry joins TMG with experience from senior roles at Stonebridge, Openwork, Embrace Financial Services and Connect Mortgages. She will lead on the recruitment and onboarding of new appointed representative (AR) firms, as well as shaping a best-in-class experience for both new and existing members.

Her arrival comes ahead of the launch of TMG’s refreshed AR proposition, which promises a hands-on, growth-focused approach for member firms.

“Stevie’s reputation precedes her — she understands what good looks like when it comes to recruiting quality advisers and AR firms,” said Thorpe.

“Her appointment underlines our commitment to providing the highest levels of value, support, and opportunity to our network members. We’re not chasing numbers; we’re building a community of high-performing firms with the tools, tech, and training to thrive.”

Berry said the firm’s culture and ambitions were closely aligned with her own. “I’m thrilled to be joining TMG at such an exciting time. The culture here is truly adviser-first, and that aligns perfectly with how I believe recruitment and network support should be done,” she said.

“I’m looking forward to building strong relationships, delivering real value to firms, and helping grow something special — with quality always at the heart.”