Mark is the founder and CEO of Daintree Wealth Management. Having spent 20 years in the financial services industry his experience spans private banking, financial planning and discretionary investment management.
The experience gained within each of these services has provided him with a unique view of the financial services industry enabling us to challenge the status quo and build a business delivering a better service, better results for less cost.
When Mark isn’t working, he enjoys spending time with his partner, Kerry, as well as with his children, Thomas and Luca. His hobbies include reading, weight training, and taking part in triathlon and cycling events.
Mark is passionate about giving back and helping others to “think” themselves to better lives. In the past he has been a trustee of both Henshaw’s Society for Blind People and Manchester Art Gallery.
He likes to challenge himself continually and participates in sports events to raise funds for charity, the last one being a brutal 100km ride around the hills of Macclesfield to raise funds for the Mental Health Foundation.
– Contributed to the Parliamentary Review for best practice in Financial Services.
– Member of the Insiders North West 42 under 42 Alumni.
0161 464 9721
mark@daintreewm.com
Lubna joined Daintree Wealth in January 2023, as our Financial Controller.
After graduating from Imperial College London, she went on to qualify as a chartered accountant (ACA). Various finance roles in industry followed, and she received her ICAEW Fellowship in 2015.
Having worked extensively in Group Finance within a multinational FTSE 100 company, as well as senior finance roles with a number of SMEs, she brings a broad spectrum of Accounting, FP&A, and Process & Systems expertise to Daintree. She is ideally placed to manage our finances internally, streamline our financial reporting processes, and support the development and growth of our business.
Lubna is married and a mum of two boys, who occupy most of her time outside of work. She loves spending time with family and friends, and enjoys travelling, especially to warmer climes.
Lubna has also recently started running, although an attempt at the London marathon is still some way off!
0161 464 9722
lubna.kaiser@daintreewm.com
Mason joined Daintree Wealth Management in October 2022 as a Trainee Paraplanner.
She graduated from Manchester Metropolitan University with a Bachelor of Arts in Banking and Finance, specialising in Financial Planning, Financial Sector Responsibilities and Ethics, Economics, Banking, Financial Markets and Institutions, Risk Management in Banking and Corporate Finance.
Upon graduating, Mason commenced a Masters of Business Administration at Herriot Watt University in order to expand on her degree and gain a more in-depth general business knowledge, to further advance her career in Finance.
Outside of work, Mason enjoys Horse Riding, something she spent a large majority of her time on during her childhood and teen years, even partaking in some competitions around the North West.
She also attends Pilates and the gym to keep fit and healthy. She enjoys fashion, travel, podcasts, audiobooks plus the latest TV series and films in her spare time.
0161 464 9726
mason.crawford@daintreewm.com
Sam completed a Master’s degree in Mathematics at Durham University before moving into management roles within customer-facing environments.
At Daintree, Sam works across both the financial planning and technical functions, contributing to investment research and modelling.
Sam leads oversight of employee benefit schemes, advising employers on the structure and ongoing suitability of their company benefits while ensuring efficient administration.
In his spare time, Sam is an avid musician and enjoys playing guitar and writing his own music. Sam also regularly plays squash at his local club and enjoys weekends away hiking and wild-swimming in the lake district.
0161 464 9725
sam.tipler@daintreewm.com
Joe studied Mathematics, Finance and Law at college before beginning his career in the social work recruitment sector, where he spent four years developing strong expertise in compliance and operational administration.
He has since moved into financial services and recently joined Daintree to support the advice team, helping to streamline processes, improve workflow efficiency and contribute to a smoother client experience. Joe is also working toward his Level 4 Diploma in Financial Planning as he builds his technical knowledge within the industry.
Outside of work, Joe enjoys weightlifting and calisthenics and is always looking for new ways to challenge himself. He’s a big film fan and likes spending time with friends and family. Joe also enjoys travelling when he can and exploring new places.
0161 464 9727
joe.jordan@daintreewm.com
Aditi joined Daintree Wealth Management in July 2026 as a Financial Planning Administrator. She holds an MSc in Finance from the University of Manchester and previously worked at a global financial data firm, where she gained experience in global equity markets and quality analysis.
Her passion for wealth management grew from writing blogs and articles on personal finance – helping others understand the basics of growing wealth. She is currently working towards her CII Level 4 Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning.
Outside of work, Aditi loves baking and patisserie and often experiments with new recipes and techniques. She stays active with home workouts and yoga, and likes to unwind in the evenings with a good book, usually fiction or personal development.
She moved from India to the UK to experience a new culture, and has since enjoyed exploring across the UK, with hopes of travelling further across Europe.
0161 464 9727
aditi.kandpal@daintreewm.com