About Us
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.
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