Stuart co-founded Dyer Baade & Company together with Daniel.
In his role as Chairman he leads the board and the strategic development of the firm.
Furthermore, he leads selected client relationships and gets involved in complex negotiations, and larger mandates.

Lead advisor to Oaktree Capital Management on their acquisition of Atomos (Sanlam).
Lead advisor to the partners of PMN Financial Management on their sale to Close Brothers Asset Management.
Strategic Advisor to a number of different boards on a wide range of topics linked to strategic advice, M&A strategy, capital raising, etc.
Strategic Advisor to Waverton Investment Management on their acquisition of Cornerstone Asset Management.
Lead advisor to Ascot Lloyd on a number of bolt-on acquisitions.

Stuart is one of the most skilful and respected deal makers in the financial services industry. He has more than 40 years of experience gained at some of the most prominent firms in the industry, including KPMG, Barings, Schroders, Friends Provident, Close Brothers, Cofunds, Ascot Lloyd, and others.
Before founding Dyer Baade & Company, Stuart was Chairman of Ascot Lloyd. During his tenure, he oversaw the successful merger between Bellpenny and Ascot Lloyd, which led to the creation of one of the largest IFA firms in the United Kingdom.
Prior to this, he spent seven years with Close Brothers, incl. Head of Intermediary Acquisitions, Head of UK Distribution and Executive Chairman for Fiduciary Services.
From 2001 to 2005 Stuart served as Chief Executive and Chief Operating Officer for Cofunds, building one of the leading asset management platforms in the UK. Prior roles include management roles in finance, operations and investment marketing at Robert Fleming, Friends Provident, Schroders and Baring Asset Management.
He qualified as an accountant with KPMG and became a partner in 1983.