Gareth Shears is a Chartered Financial Planner, business owner and one of the UK’s leading voices in modern financial education. As a trusted wealth expert and growing social media influencer, Gareth is known for making money simple. His relatable, jargon-free approach helps people understand financial planning in a clear, practical way that inspires real action and long-term confidence.
With a unique blend of regulated financial expertise, entrepreneurial experience and high-performing content creation, Gareth is a powerful choice for stages, brand partnerships, live events and media platforms. His financial videos and educational content reach thousands across social media, where he breaks down complex topics such as investing, pensions, tax planning and wealth building into easy, everyday language.
Gareth has built a rapidly expanding online audience by sharing real-world money advice, delivering actionable financial guidance, and helping people take control of their financial future. Through speaking engagements, workshops and digital content, he empowers individuals, families and business owners to improve their financial wellbeing with confidence and clarity.
As a specialist in wealth planning, personal finance, financial wellbeing and business growth, Gareth collaborates with brands, media outlets and event organisers who want to give their audiences credible, trustworthy and engaging financial insight. His content resonates because it is grounded in real client experience, years of regulated advisory work and a mission to make financial education accessible to all.
Gareth is the co-founder of Sanctuary Chartered Financial Planners, a leading UK firm delivering high-level, regulated financial advice to individuals, families and business owners.
Sanctuary specialises in creating clear, personalised wealth strategies that help clients build, protect and manage their financial future with long-term confidence.
In his leadership role, Gareth oversees strategic direction, client experience and the delivery of transparent, high-quality financial planning based on trust, clarity and lifelong guidance.
Gareth is also the co-founder of Your Finance Help, a fast-growing educational platform dedicated to making personal finance simple and accessible for everyone.
Through courses, social content and community-based learning, Your Finance Help teaches practical money skills that help people:
This platform supports Gareth’s wider mission: to bring clear, empowering financial education to as many people as possible across the UK.
