Following the appointment of Chris, Manchester Money is now able to provide regulated first and second charge advice as well as other regulated activities, including protection.

Manchester Money will sit alongside its sister company Manchester Money Commercial, which is headed by Adele Turton.

Martin Stewart, director at London Money, said that people shouldn’t underestimate the power of a flirtatious tweet.

“I sent one to Chris two years ago and after many subsequent meetings and discussions, we are delighted to welcome to the group a genuine talent, disruptor and visionary.

“Manchester has all the attributes and qualities you would expect from a major metropolitan city and I can think of no better team than Chris and Adele to help grow the brand from there.”

Chris added: “I have watched with interest the work that Martin and Scott [Thorpe, co-owner and director at London Money] have been doing at London Money and I was keen to be a part of a broker-led revolution.

“Their model allows me to own a significant stake in the business, but without sacrificing my personal income.

“I now have control of a business and a brand, while also being part of a larger group that are all focused and moving in the same direction.

“Furthermore, I have also always wanted to be directly authorised, so when opportunity meets desire, you have to act decisively.”