Decades of Dedication
Ian Blessed & Co's Commitment to Financial Planning Excellence
Established in 1996, the team at Ian Blessed & Co has many years’ experience providing practical financial advice to individuals, families and businesses across Yorkshire and the UK.
We provide advice across a wide range of services including investments, savings, pensions and protection. We are committed to putting clients at the heart of everything we do and to developing long-term relationships with our clients. This is achieved by ensuring that we understand the individual needs of each client, and that we implement tailored financial plans to address those needs.
At Ian Blessed & Co, we pride ourselves on the friendly and approachable nature of our advisers and staff, whilst providing you with sound financial advice and professional expertise.
We are extremely proud of our customer retention record which reflects the excellent relationships we have forged with our clients over many years.
Our Team Members
Ian Blessed
Chartered Financial Planner
Ian worked for a number of years in the financial services industry before founding the business in 1996. Over the years, Ian has built many long-lasting relationships with his clients who remain with the firm to this day.
Achieving Chartered status in 2012 shows Ian is committed to providing advice at the highest standards.
Having run the Business on his own for many years, Ian is now joined by fellow Directors Chris & Laura - Ian's two children - ensuring the future of the Family Business.
Chris Blessed
Independent Financial Adviser
Chris graduated from Newcastle Unitversity in 2016 with a Degree in Business, Accounting and Finance, before moving to work in Leeds for PwC as a Chartered Accountant. In 2017, Chris worked as the Senior Group Management Accountant at Scarborough Group International, before joining Ian Blessed & Co and qualifying as an Independent Financial Adviser.
Awards: Best "Diploma in Financial Planning" - 2021/22
Laura Oliphant
Independent Financial Adviser
Gradutating from the University of York in 2012, Laura joined KPMG and qualified as a Tax Adviser and Chartered Accountant in 2015. Laura specialised in Private Client tax services, including tax compliance and advisory work for high net worth indivduals, business owners and Trusts.
Laura left KPMG in 2018 to join her family business, qualifying as an Independent Financial Adviser in 2019.
Awards: Best "Diploma in Financial Planning" - 2019/20
Paula Vaughan
Office Manager
Paula has worked alongside Ian since 1997, providing essential business support and secretarial services ever since.
She has built a fantastic relationship with the firm's clients and is likely to be the first person you speak to, should you need us.