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I help musicians sort their mortgages, pensions, investments and insurance without the jargon.
Let us handle the boring stuff.
Financial advice for musicians and creatives
I help musicians sort their mortgages, pensions, investments and insurance without the jargon.
About Us
Who am I?
I’m Chrissy Wood, an independent financial planner (and wife to a touring drummer). I work with musicians, creatives, producers, road crew and engineers across the UK to help sort the serious stuff:
Mortgages
Pensions
Investments
Insurance
No jargon, no pressure, just straight-talking advice that fits your world. We’ll build financial security around your lifestyle, not the other way around.
About Us
Who am I?
I’m Chrissy Wood, an independent financial planner (and wife to a touring drummer). I work with musicians, creatives, producers, road crew and engineers across the UK to help sort the serious stuff:
Mortgages
Pensions
Investments
Insurance
No jargon, no pressure, just straight-talking advice that fits your world. We’ll build financial security around your lifestyle, not the other way around.
What I do
Our Services
Mortgage & Remortgage Advice
Buying your first place? Refinancing? Self-employed or Limited Co? I’ll help you figure out what you can borrow and how to get a mortgage that works with your income.
Please note your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.
Pensions & Retirement
It's never too early to plan. Whether you’ve already started or feel totally lost, I’ll help you understand what your pension’s doing, and how to grow it from here.
A pension is a long-term investment the fund value may fluctuate and can go down. Your eventual income may depend upon the size of the fund at retirement, future interest rates and tax legislation.
Investments
Got some savings and not sure what to do with them? I’ll help you invest in a tax-efficient way that aligns with your goals, timeframes, and appetite for risk.
The value of investments and any income from them can fall as well as rise and you may not get back the original amount invested.
Insurance & Protection
No sick pay, no backup? I’ll help you put a safety net in place, covering your income if you’re unable to work due to illness or injury, and protecting your loved ones if the worst should happen.
Tax & Business Basics
I don’t give formal tax advice, but my go-to music accountant Bobby Lambkin-Williams does. If you're stuck with returns, VAT, or limited company setup, I’ll put you in touch.
Tax advice is not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
Something Else?
Not sure what you need? Leave a few lines in the form, I’ll let you know if I can help, or point you to someone who can.
What I do
My Services
Mortgage & Remortgage Advice
Buying your first place? Refinancing? Self-employed or Limited Co? I’ll help you figure out what you can borrow and how to get a mortgage that works with your income.
Please note your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.
Pensions & Retirement
It's never too early to plan. Whether you’ve already started or feel totally lost, I’ll help you understand what your pension’s doing, and how to grow it from here.
A pension is a long-term investment the fund value may fluctuate and can go down. Your eventual income may depend upon the size of the fund at retirement, future interest rates and tax legislation.
Investments
Got some savings and not sure what to do with them? I’ll help you invest in a tax-efficient way that aligns with your goals, timeframes, and appetite for risk.
The value of investments and any income from them can fall as well as rise and you may not get back the original amount invested.
Insurance & Protection
No sick pay, no backup? I’ll help you put a safety net in place, covering your income if you’re unable to work due to illness or injury, and protecting your loved ones if the worst should happen.
Tax & Business Basics
I don’t give formal tax advice, but my go-to music accountant Bobby Lambkin-Williams does. If you're stuck with returns, VAT, or limited company setup, I’ll put you in touch.
Tax advice is not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
Something Else?
Not sure what you need? Leave a few lines in the form, I’ll let you know if I can help, or point you to someone who can.
Is This for you?
Just answer a few quick questions and you’ll find out in minutes. If I can help, you’ll be invited to book a free, no-pressure call. If not, I’ll do my best to point you in the right direction.
Is This for you?
Just answer a few quick questions and you’ll find out in minutes. If I can help, you’ll be invited to book a free, no-pressure call. If not, I’ll do my best to point you in the right direction.
History
Backed by Octo Financial Planning
Christina works on behalf of Octo Financial Planning — a UK-wide advisory firm with over 180 years of combined experience helping people make smarter financial decisions. Octo specialises in personal, face-to-face advice tailored to your stage of life, from mortgages and investments to pensions and protection.
History
Backed by Octo Financial Planning
Christina works on behalf of Octo Financial Planning. A UK-wide advisory firm with over 180 years of combined experience helping people make smarter financial decisions. Octo specialises in personal, face-to-face advice tailored to your stage of life, from mortgages and investments to pensions and protection.
180+
Years experience
1st
Class service
74+
Reviews
What client say about us
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
"I needed to make my money work harder and in a sustainable, ethical fund. Christina listened and advised on the best ISAs. My investments have done well."
Fran S
Brighton August 2025
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
"Chrissy helped us procure the best mortgage for our circumstances, regularly reviewed the market to make sure we were taking advantage of the best rates, and helped us budget based on the monthly repayments. She went far above and beyond what could have been expected of her in what proved to be a very difficult house purchase. We're very grateful and will use Chrissy for financial planning matters in future!"
Jessica W
London June 2025
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
“Chrissy really helped us understand our position in the round and took us through our options with patience and kindness. Completely the outcome we were hoping for.”
Andrew S
Lewes May 2025
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
"I would have been lost without Chrissy’s guidance. She was incredibly patient, carefully walking me through every step to ensure my needs and goals were met. I truly cannot recommend her enough for financial advice, mortgages, and anything finance-related. She has gone above and beyond, and I feel completely confident and secure in her hands."
Rob M
Brighton February 2025
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
“Christina has never over-promised and has always delivered on what she said she would do from the overall picture down to the smallest detail. I cannot think of anything that could’ve been done better.”
Rob K
Arundel June 2024
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
“A separation/divorce meant I needed to set up my own finances. Christina worked through all aspects to help plan and organise everything. The outcome was better than I had hoped for, and I now have all aspects of my finances organised.”
Eliza F
Brighton – June 2024
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
“Christina arranged a suitable mortgage which helped us stabilise our payments. Since then, we have consulted with her on other matters including insurance and financial planning. She works very hard to tailor her advice. Clear, effective, and easy to understand.”
Julie S
Brighton May 2024
Still unsure what support you need?
We help musicians get clear, confident and financially sorted, but it starts with a few quick questions.
Answer a short form to see if we can help you.
Still unsure what support you need?
We help musicians get clear, confident and financially sorted, but it starts with a few quick questions. Answer a short form to see if we can help you
Octo Financial Planning Ltd is an appointed representative of 2plan wealth management Ltd which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Octo Financial Planning Limited is entered on the FCA register (www.FCA.org.uk) under no. 972331. The information contained within this website is subject to the UK regulatory regime and is therefore targeted at consumers based in the UK. Registered office: Charles Lake House, Claire Causeway, Crossways Business Park, Dartford, Kent, DA2 6QA. Registered in England and Wales Number under company number 13922409. FCA register address: Patches, Gorsewood Road, Hartley, Longfield, Kent, DA3 7DE.
The Financial Ombudsman Service is available to mediate individual complaints that clients and financial services businesses aren't able to resolve themselves. To contact the Financial Ombudsman Service please visit: http://www.financial-ombudsman.org.uk/contact/index.html
The guidance contained with this website is subject to the UK regulatory regime and is therefore targeted at consumers based in the UK.
Tax advice is not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
Approved by 2plan wealth management Ltd on 09/10/25
Octo Financial Planning Ltd is an appointed representative of 2plan wealth management Ltd which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Octo Financial Planning Limited is entered on the FCA register (www.FCA.org.uk) under no. 972331. The information contained within this website is subject to the UK regulatory regime and is therefore targeted at consumers based in the UK. Registered office: Charles Lake House, Claire Causeway, Crossways Business Park, Dartford, Kent, DA2 6QA. Registered in England and Wales Number under company number 13922409. FCA register address: Patches, Gorsewood Road, Hartley, Longfield, Kent, DA3 7DE.
The Financial Ombudsman Service is available to mediate individual complaints that clients and financial services businesses aren't able to resolve themselves. To contact the Financial Ombudsman Service please visit: http://www.financial-ombudsman.org.uk/contact/index.html
The guidance contained with this website is subject to the UK regulatory regime and is therefore targeted at consumers based in the UK.
Tax advice is not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority
Approved by 2plan wealth management Ltd on 09/10/25