Mike Coady is the CEO of Skybound Wealth Management and one of the most experienced figures in international financial services. He has spent more than twenty five years in the UK and global markets and the last twenty years living and working in Dubai. Mike grew up in the GCC as the son of an oil and gas expat, so cross-border life is something he understands on a personal level. That experience drives his commitment to helping people live, work and retire with confidence when they are far from home.

Mike leads Skybound from the front. He is a practising adviser as well as the CEO, FCA registered in the UK and authorised under CySEC in Europe and regulated as a firm by the Central Bank of the UAE and the Securities and Commodities Authority in the UAE. He works with clients across the UK, Europe and the Middle East and is known for his direct style, high standards and a work ethic that sets the tone for the entire firm.

His career began in the UK with two of the biggest names in the industry, Prudential and Barclays. Those early years shaped his approach to advice, service and leadership and built the foundation for the global career that followed.

Under Mike’s leadership Skybound Wealth has expanded its footprint, opened new offices and strengthened its position as one of the leading cross-border advisory firms in the industry.

He has also led the creation of divisions and initiatives that reflect what modern international clients actually need. Athletes and Creators, a dedicated service for people whose careers and income move across borders. Women Like Us, a platform focused on financial confidence for women. The company’s in-house technology suite, including Plume, MoneyMap and the Skybound App, which give clients a live, predictive view of their financial future. And SOAR, Skybound’s quarterly investor magazine and education conferences.

Skybound Wealth has been recognised with major industry awards including Company of the Year, Excellence in Advisory Practice and Excellence in Client Service at the International Investment Awards. Mike has also been named in the International Adviser Top 100, recognising the most influential figures in the global advice industry.

He is a Fellow of the Institute of Directors (FIoD) and a Founding Fellow of the Institute of Sales Management (FFISM). Mike is also a writer, blogger, industry commentator and regular panelist at international financial conferences. His views on cross-border advice, international tax planning and long-term financial behaviour are frequently referenced across the industry.

Mike believes in clarity, honesty and doing the work properly. He expects high standards from himself first and then from everyone around him. His focus is simple. Build a firm that delivers world class advice, leads the industry in technology and client experience and creates opportunities for advisers and clients to grow with confidence.