Inspired Life

and

Financial Coaching

Practical Guidance on Life, Money and Retirement Planning.


Discover the steps to set meaningful, achievable goals and financial objectives.


Make confident decisions to maximise the quality of your life, including your financial returns.


Live the life that you desire with confidence.

About

Hello, please let me introduce myself. I’m Chris Mellor.

I have been married to Karen for over 39 wonderful years. Together, we have built a life in Amersham, where we have lived since 1986, raising two fantastic sons alongside our two delightful Norfolk Terriers.

 

My career in Financial Services spans 43 years, during which I have primarily worked as an Independent Financial and Wealth Management Adviser. I had the privilege of guiding private clients, families, and business owners, always underpinned by a passion for coaching and mentoring.

 

In 1993, Karen and I co-founded Mellor Associates Limited, trading as The Financial Management Group. We successfully grew and sold the business in 2014, before being involved in the co-founding of Succession Group Limited (now Succession Wealth). Succession became the UK’s largest independent wealth management firm and was acquired by Aviva in 2022.

 

These experiences have shaped my perspective and approach. Over the years, I have seen the challenges and opportunities life can present—and I have learned what it takes to overcome them. Now, I am committed to sharing this expertise through practical guidance that helps others turn their aspirations into reality.

 

As a Coach and Wealth Planner, I have built a reputation for integrity and personal connection.

 

I am also proud to be a Registered Life Planner and Master of Life Planning, accredited by The Kinder Institute of Life Planning.

 

My work focuses on helping individuals define and achieve their goals and ambitions—empowering them to live more fulfilling lives.

Qualifications

Member - The Association for Coaching


Registered Life Planner® (RLP®) – Kinder Institute


Accredited Mediator – Mediation Skills for Alternative Dispute Resolution, School of Psychotherapy & Counselling Psychology

The Value and Benefits of Working Together

What if you could partner with a Life, Money, and Retirement Coach, who puts your goals, aspirations, and life at the heart of the process?


A Coach who speaks your language and helps you focus on the things you might overlook, underestimate, or delay. Someone who nudges you toward what truly matters. (Yes, I have been called a “nag”—but always for the right reasons!)

“You don't know, what you don't know, until you realise that you don't know it.”

Achieving Your Desired Lifestyle Together

I work with you to identify, achieve, and maintain your desired lifestyle—tax efficiently and with the confidence that your resources will last. Through this collaboration, you gain:


  • Peace of mind.
  • Financial security.
  • The confidence to live the life that you desire.

My Approach

  • It is All About You
  • Your goals and ambitions are at the heart of everything I do—not just your money.
  • Together, we create a personalised wealth, life, and retirement plan, and I am with you every step of the way to keep it updated.


  • Guidance for Informed Decisions
  • Through our conversations, I help you navigate life’s important family and financial choices with clarity and confidence.
  • Your financial plan gives you the reassurance to make informed, intelligent, and proactive decisions.


  • Proactive Wealth Management
  • I help you understand why and how your assets should be diversified to manage risk and protect your wealth.
  • I provide ongoing guidance on tax-saving strategies, portfolio rebalancing, and optimising which assets to sell to fund your goals.

Key Questions We Will Address Together

  • Are you making the most of all your tax allowances (personal, ISA, pension, inheritance, capital gains)?
  • Are your wills and estate plans up-to-date, reflecting the latest changes?
  • Should you set up Trusts or Lasting Powers of Attorney to protect your family and legacy?
  • Do you have someone you trust to support your family if you were ever incapacitated or not here?

Reassurance for You and Your Family

  • Confidence that your finances are safe, secure, and sufficient.
  • Peace of mind knowing that I will be there to guide your family and help them transition smoothly when the time comes.
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