Dylan Ellis

Dylan Ellis DipPFS is an award-winning financial planner and speaker known for his compelling keynote talks that blend powerful personal stories with practical tools for resilience, money mastery, and personal growth.

Having lived through childhood trauma, the suicide of his brother, and the loss of his mother to addiction – all before the age of 20 – Dylan has rebuilt his life from the ground up. His keynotes are raw, real, and empowering, helping audiences find strength through struggle and unlock their own potential.

With this deeply compelling personal story marked by bereavement and tragedy through to triumph and success, Dylan delivers powerful messages that inspire deep change from within, boosting professional success, and elevating financial literacy.

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Type Of Speaker

Business & Finance Cost of Living / Finance Health & Wellbeing High Performance Leadership & Teamwork Personal Development Sales & Marketing Speaker

More About Dylan Ellis

Dylan Ellis’ journey is one of unparalleled personal strength, and one that has taught him many life lessons he now delivers to audiences.

After going through a childhood fraught with abuse and poverty, he lost his brother to suicide at age 19, and his mother to alcoholism just four months later. From there, he rebuilt his life through resilience and self-discovery, equipping himself with key tools that he now shares with audiences.

His moving keynotes delve into the themes of personal healing, mental health, and overcoming life’s toughest challenges. His audiences leave empowered with actionable strategies for emotional wellbeing, growth, and mental resilience.

He is passionate about breaking down financial barriers through education; using personal anecdotes and professional expertise, he simplifies complex financial concepts, empowering individuals to take control of their finances. He encourages those who are responsible for their colleagues or employees to take action and help them all achieve financial literacy, something that can be done in the workplace at no cost.

He is also a top-performing financial advisor, where he discovered a game-change sales technique rooted in authenticity: storytelling. Dylan teaches sales professionals how to leverage their personal stories to become more successful by building trust and deepening client relationships.

His career in finance has seen him recognised as VouchedFor’s Top Rated Advisor for 2024 and 2025, as well as #1 Advisor in St. James’ Place Knightsbridge Office 2023.

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KEYNOTE TOPICS

Resilience Rewired: How to Rise When Life Breaks You: Dylan’s signature keynote talk is a deeply emotional and motivational journey through trauma, adversity, and personal healing. Audiences leave with practical tools to build inner strength, navigate tough times, and reframe setbacks into stepping stones. This is ideal for individuals, corporate audiences, and teams seeking to strengthen mental resilience and emotional wellbeing.

The Psychology of Wealth: How Money, Mindset, and Mental Health Interact: This keynote explores the emotional and psychological drivers behind financial behaviour. Dylan reveals how trauma, mental health, and upbringing shape our relationships with money, and how to break from unhelpful patterns. He also delivers clear, actionable insights into pensions, investing, and financial wellbeing that empower people to take control of their financial futures. This talk is perfect for individuals, organisations, and leadership teams wanting to support both personal and collective financial empowerment.

Power and Purpose: Using Your Story to Succeed in Business and Life: We all have a story, but very few know how to use it. Dylan teaches how to harness personal experiences to lead with impact, connect more deeply with others, and build confidence in both work and life. This keynote equips audiences with the tools to communicate with purpose, elevate their presence, and create authentic, lasting influence. This keynote is suitable for individuals, leaders, and teams who want to lead with meaning, inspire action, and show up more powerfully in all areas of life.