Meet The Experts
Meet our team of passionate, experienced Mortgage and Protection experts who help our clients find the best possible solution.
Hiten Ganatra, CeMAP
Managing Director
Since Hiten started the business in 2008, Visionary Finance has grown from strength to strength. VF is recognised as one of the most respected mortgage brokerage firms both domestically and internationally serving clients and introducers across the entire mortgage spectrum. Hiten's industry knowledge and vast experience mean he is asked regularly to contribute regularly to industry-related news press and has recently been recognised as a The British Mortgage Awards Change Maker, contributing to making a fairer and more balanced industry.
Jody Beard
Executive Assistant to the MD
As Executive Assistant to the MD, Jody helps to maintain a highly organised working environment, supporting Hiten as well as the wider team. Thanks to her wealth of administrative experience and can-do attitude, no two days look the same! She can often be found collaborating on various projects within the business and maintaining continuous improvement of processes and procedures.
Jody is an integral part of the Visionary Finance team and is now growing in her role by undertaking her CeMAP qualifications to offer further support to a growing and exciting company.
Lisa Binks
Compliance and Training Manager
Lisa is responsible for the internal compliance and training amongst the team at Visionary Finance. Lisa has worked in the financial sector for over 11 years, previously working in banks and building societies in senior management roles.
Lisa's priority is quality. Everything she does is with the client in mind, all of her decisions are based on making improvements to existing processes and procedures in order to maintain our dedication to customer service. As well as this, she keeps the team up to date with relevant training.
Faye Adams, CeMAP
Business Development Manager
Faye joined the team February 2022 as a Mortgage & Protection Adviser and has a high level of experience with ex-pat and international clients requiring mortgages within the UK.
Faye's passion was to always be a Mortgage Adviser and she completed her CeMAP via Open University.
She strives to go above and beyond for all of her clients to ensure each and every client has a positive experience with Visionary Finance. In line with her strong relationship management skills, Faye was promoted to Head of International Mortgages in June 2023!
Warren Maye,
CII
Mortgage
Adviser
Warren joined the team in 2018 as a mortgage consultant having worked in the mortgage industry for over 15 years, both in the UK and overseas, for multinational lenders.
He is focused on providing excellent customer service building long term relationships with Visionary Finance Clients.
Warren has been in the Financial Services Industry over 25 years and holds a Certificate in Mortgage Advice (CII).
Nick Munro, CeMAP
Mortgage and Protection Adviser
Nick initially joined the team as a Trainee Mortgage Adviser working alongside the advisory team. After seven years of working in Event and Membership Sales and then purchasing his own home, Nick decided he wanted to help others throughout the mortgage process. Nick completed his training with us in April 2023 and is now a fully competent Mortgage Adviser. Nick brings with him his excellent levels of customer service by ensuring clients have a stress-free and efficient experience.
Hannah Tee, CeMAP
Protection
Manager
Hannah joined Visionary Finance in April 2023 and brings us her technical experience within the Protection industry. Having started the year with a few development goals, Hannah was awarded her CeMAP qualification in June.
Raised in the City of Bath, Hannah began her career in 2014 with Zurich's property insurance division and has worked within the Financial Services industry since, including Wealth Management.
In her short time with us, Hannah has proven herself and shown us her capabilities within various areas of the business. Our head team announced her promotion to Protection Manager in July.
Hamida Begum, CeMAP
Mortgage and Protection Adviser
Hamida joined the team in August 2023 as a Mortgage and Protection Adviser. After completing university and starting her first job in Banking she was highly passionate about completing her CeMAP to become a Mortgage adviser. Hamida's passion has always been to help people make the most out of their money and time. She enjoys a building strong relationship with her team and always is willing to go the extra mile for her clients so they can have a positive and stress-free experience with their mortgage journey.
Renae
Moran
Junior Office Administrator
Renae has recently joined Visionary Finance as an Office Administrator, with a passion for mortgages and finance. She is working closely with our experienced administrators and advisors to develop her knowledge and skills. Renae is committed to her professional development and aims to achieve her CeMAP qualification within the next two years, with the long-term goal of providing mortgage and financial advice.
Suki Gill
Mortgage & Protection Adviser
Suki Started his Financial journey in 2022 where he gained experience of both residential and Buy to Let transactions. After completing his first property purchase and going through the process, he always knew he wanted to help clients on their journey of purchasing their first home and beyond. He holds the CeMap qualification and a BA in Business Management and enjoys the satisfaction of helping his clients.
Chris Omanyondo
Mortgage Adviser
Chris joined Visionary Finance as a Trainee Advisor in January 2024, having previously worked in property law for two years after graduating with a Bachelor of Laws LLB. Having had a broad overview of the property transaction from the legal standpoint, he developed an interest in mortgages and completed his Certificate in Mortgage Advice and Practice to broaden his knowledge and become certified. With a particular interest in specialist areas, he also achieved the status of Certified Practitioner in Specialist Property Finance to expand his capabilities. Chris completed his training and is now a full Mortgage Advisor, and with his past legal experience is in a unique position of being able to advise clients on their mortgage whilst empathising with the stress and complexities which come with purchasing and remortgaging properties.
Simba
Chief Morale Officer
Simba has, arguably, the most important role in the business. As our Chief Morale Officer, Simba is the happiest little pooch, spreading joy to all who meet him. Each morning he comes to the office with a spring in his step, ready for unlimited cuddles, lots of attention and at least half of your packed lunch. The office simply wouldn't run as smoothly as it does without the help of our four-legged friend. You will often find Simba having zoomies and bouncing from lap to lap amongst the team. If you're visiting the office, be sure to bring a veggie-friendly treat for Simba.
