Meet the Minds Behind Your Financial Future
Our diverse team brings together decades of experience in financial education, helping people across the UK build stronger relationships with money through practical knowledge and genuine insight.
People-First Financial Education
We believe financial literacy starts with understanding people—their backgrounds, challenges, and real-world needs. Our team represents diverse paths to financial wisdom, each bringing unique perspectives shaped by different experiences and expertise areas.
Cordelia Blackthorne
Lead Financial Strategist
After spending fifteen years navigating corporate finance departments, Cordelia discovered her passion lies in demystifying complex financial concepts for everyday people. She started her career in Birmingham's financial district before moving to Belfast in 2019. Her approach combines traditional financial planning with modern digital tools, and she's particularly skilled at helping people understand the psychological aspects of spending and saving behaviors.
Lysander Cromwell
Senior Investment Educator
Lysander brings an unconventional background to financial education—he originally trained as a mathematics teacher before transitioning into investment research. His teaching background shows in how he breaks down market concepts into digestible lessons. He's particularly passionate about helping young professionals understand long-term investment principles and has developed several educational frameworks that make complex market behavior more accessible to beginners.
What Drives Our Approach
Education Over Sales
We're educators first, not salespeople. Every interaction focuses on building your understanding and confidence with financial decisions, never pushing products or quick fixes.
Real-World Relevance
Our content addresses actual financial challenges people face—from managing student loans to understanding mortgage options, retirement planning to emergency fund strategies.
Individual Perspectives
Financial situations are deeply personal. We respect that everyone's relationship with money is different, shaped by background, circumstances, and personal values.
Long-Term Thinking
True financial wellness develops over months and years, not weeks. We focus on building sustainable habits and knowledge that serve you throughout life's changes.