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What gets us up in a morning and keeps driving us forward

In a world of chaos, find your Melo

A powerful culture is what sets businesses apart. Before we set out to transform other businesses, we made sure our own culture was nothing short of extraordinary, starting with our core values. Our mission helps us improve the lives of you, your team, and your clients and build a better tomorrow for you all.

We are changemakers. We are sherpas. We are education leaders. We are Melo.

Our VISION

To become the leading business growth and exit partner to the financial planning profession in the UK.

Our MISSION

To educate, guide and support the financial planning profession to build better businesses, improve profitability, and increase value and exit options.

Our VALUES

Collaboration

It’s true, teamwork really does make the dream work. When we formed Melo, we wanted to create a team that works together towards one shared goal, and that’s exactly what we’ve achieved. Not only do we support each other, we support the whole financial planning community and treat everyone with respect.

Openness

Honesty is our policy, no sugar-coating required. We believe in being transparent, ensuring integrity throughout the business. When mistakes are made, it’s vital to own up and put things right. We’re also welcoming of diverse perspectives, and feedback fuels our culture to improve our processes.

Purpose

We’re a hugely experienced business lifecycle agency, bound together by a profound sense of conviction and unwavering alignment. We are grounded in ethical principles, we navigate our journey with a value-filled compass, always mindful of the significant impact we make within the financial planning profession.

Progress

We’re the champions of progress, turning every twist and turn into a thrilling ride toward new opportunities. Every setback is another opportunity to bounce back even higher. With an unwavering focus on results, a penchant for innovation, and an unconquerable resilience, we’re the dream team you’ve been searching for.

What's it really like working with Melo?

We think Melo is pretty cool, but we're probably a bit biased! Visit our wall of love to hear what our clients say about working with us.

And while we're low key bragging, you can
check out our awards here

Faces of Melo

Brains, experience, questionable taste in playlists.
Get to know the humans behind Melo.

  • Board
  • Progress
  • Exit
  • Operations

Victoria Hicks

Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Ben Wright

Founder & Chief Innovation Officer

Stuart Hicks

Founder & Director

Gaynor Rigby

Chief Operating Officer

Catherine Slaven

Business Manager

Kath Harvey

Head of Progress

Tom Wotton

Finance Director & Exit Partner

Tom Bagley

Operations Director

Cherie-Anne Baxter-Blyth

Exit Partner

Stephen Ford

Exit Partner

Shammah Gwedegwe

Project Co-ordinator

Nicola Wright

Progress Partner

Rebecca Parry

Marketing Coordinator

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