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Stephen Ford

Exit Partner

0113 4656 111 stephen@melo.co.uk

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Melo | Stephen Ford
Keen Australian Rules football fan
Favourite holiday destination: the Alps – especially Austria or Switzerland
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What Stephen wants you to know

Stephen brings a unique blend of energy, experience, and sharp industry insight to the team. With a strong background in financial advice, strategic leadership, and business transformation, he understands what it takes to build high-performing teams and long-term client relationships. Whether he’s supporting advisers through business transitions or coaching athletes courtside, Stephen is driven by helping people reach their full potential.

As Exit Partner, Stephen plays an important role within the Exits Team, offering trusted guidance, commercial understanding, and a calm, experienced perspective when it matters most.

Let’s cut to the chase

Been there, done that

years in Strategy, Marketing, and Innovation
years’ experience in Financial Planning
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Stephen can fly a plane and skipper a yacht – not at the same time, but he’s working on it

Their philosophy of "culture before cash" and genuine desire to make sure that business owners get the best possible fit and overall deal means I recommend them highly.
Dominic Rose
Ben took the time to listen, understand what we wanted to achieve and provide insight from his years of experience. I feel comfortable that we are being guided by someone who knows what they are doing and, more importantly, listens to what we want and does what he says he’ll do.
Pete Summerbee
Training & Competence Manager
Vicki and the team provided first-class support when we were purchasing a business. They have a great ability to see the commerciality and be open in their dealings with clients. This is very welcome at what is a stressful time, whether you are selling or buying a business.”
Helen Gott
We had a great experience working with Ben and Izzy on strategic marketing workshops. They were a huge support from start to finish, thanks to their talented facilitation and organisational skills. Their knowledge and understanding of the financial planning profession was a big bonus too.
Debbie Brindley
Marketing Manager

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Operations Manager

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Director of Finance & Exit Partner

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