Experienced Liverpool mortgage advisor Dan Jones leads new commercial finance venture following a ‘strategic acquisition’. Tony McDonough reports
Liverpool-based financial advisory firm Melius Group acquires BPN Commercial and launches a new commercial lending venture.
This merger combines Melius Group’s advisory experience with BPN Commercial’s commercial lending reputation. Its aim is to support developers and businesses across the UK.
Leading the venture is Dan Jones, founder of Melius Finance, whose background spans senior roles at HSBC and over a decade as an independent mortgage adviser. He is now the sales director of the new Melius Commercial division.
“Bringing together Melius Finance and BPN Commercial gives us a strong foundation. We’re focused entirely on development and commercial finance – a complex area where deep understanding matters.
“Our combined experience means we can offer practical solutions efficiently.”
Ben Neilson, founder of BPN Commercial, takes on the role of commercial director. He started his career at Lloyds Bank before launching BPN.
He added: “This move makes sense. Dan and I both know that success comes down to understanding clients and getting finance arranged.
“Having worked in banks and run our own firms, we’re built to be responsive to what developers, landlords and business owners actually need.”
James Ahmed, independent financial advisor, who oversees the company’s wealth management division, also said: “Adding Melius Commercial is a logical step.
“It means our wealth clients can easily access commercial finance expertise when needed, while commercial clients benefit from our broader infrastructure. It’s about practical synergy.”
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Completing the leadership team is Tom Singleton, formerly of Essential Group and AFIG, who joins as partnerships director. Tom’s expertise in strategic partnerships will drive the firm’s outreach across the UK.
He said: My focus is connecting developers and business owners with the right product to support growth.
“This team has vast amounts of experience across the commercial and property finance sector, and my job is to ensure those who need that specialist support know we’re here to deliver it.”
Melius Commercial is a member of the National Association of Commercial Finance Brokers (NACFB).