Mark Minchin
BCom, GDipFP, GDipApFin, CFP
Principal Adviser
& Managing Partner
& Managing Partner
tel:
02 8978 9500
Mark was ranked in Australia in the prestigious “Barron’s Australia Top 50 Financial Advisers” survey for 2017 and 2018.
Mark has a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting), a Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance and Investment, a Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning, and he is a Certified Financial Planner. Mark has further specialist accreditations in the areas of self-managed super funds, derivatives, and margin lending. He has been involved in financial planning and wealth management for over 23 years.
Mark began his career in accounting with one of the big four before moving into financial services where he worked for some of Australia’s leading fund managers and investment banks prior to founding Minchin Private Wealth in 2010. Minchin Private Wealth became Minchin Moore in 2011 when the business merged with the longstanding financial advisory business of (now retired) Peter Williams.
With a deep understanding of the workings of capital markets, Mark’s skills encompass investment management, financial planning, trusts, estates, and philanthropy.
His strong industry background, thought leadership and commercial savvy, allows Mark to act as a valued sounding board for his clients on all matters financial.
Mark works with HNW families, individuals and a small number of for purpose institutions.
Mark is the father of three and in addition to enjoying time with his young family is a keen sportsman, regularly competing in long distance ocean paddling events around Australia. Mark’s wife Chantal, also a paddler, is a two time Olympian and Beijing Bronze Medallist. With this key alignment of interests Mark was able to play a significant role in Chantal’s coaching in the lead up to the Beijing Games.
Nick Mundy
BSportsMgmt, AdvDipFP, GDipApFin, CFP
Principal Adviser
& Partner
& Partner
tel:
02 8978 9500
Nick has an Advanced Diploma in Financial Planning, a Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance and is a Certified Financial Planner. Nick also has specialist accreditations in the areas of self-managed super funds, margin lending and direct equities. Nick has been involved in financial planning and wealth management for over 14 years.
Nick spent 14 years working in distribution with one of Australia’s largest financial institutions where he was responsible for the distribution of investment, retirement and insurance products. Nick joined Minchin Moore as an Associate Director in 2011 and became a Partner in 2014.
Nick prides himself on building long-term partnerships with clients. He focuses on delivering holistic financial advice specialising in superannuation, investment management and wealth protection. His clients include young professionals, wealth accumulators and pre-retirees.
Away from the office Nick enjoys time with friends and family, enjoys travelling and participates in a range of sports. Nick lives on the northern beaches and plays golf at Elanora Country Club.
Tom Jeffries
CFP BCom, DipFP, GDip ApFin
Principal Adviser
& Partner
& Partner
tel:
02 8978 9500
Tom has a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting), a Post Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance and Investment, an Advanced Diploma in Financial Planning and is a Certified Financial Planner. Tom also has specialist accreditations in the areas of self-managed super funds, listed securities, margin lending and personal debt advice. Tom has been involved in the wealth management industry for over 14 years.
Tom began his career in portfolio management with a leading private client fund manager, where he gained a deep knowledge and appreciation for the workings of financial markets and the practical implications for real life portfolios. Tom then moved to one of Australia’s pre emanant fund managers where he worked with financial planning firms on portfolio construction and model enhancement. A former ‘Head of Investments’ at Minchin Moore, Tom continues to play a key role in our Investment Committee.
In Tom’s current day job, he specialises in providing holistic advice to HNW families and private clients. This includes advice across investment management, strategic financial planning, self-managed superannuation funds risk insurance and lending services. Tom enjoys seeing clients realise their financial and lifestyle goals.
Tom is the father of two, and in his spare time is a keen sportsman, participating in cycling, surfboat rowing and a range of outdoor activities.
Jenny Wong
BCom, DipFP
Practice Manager
& Partner
& Partner
tel:
02 8978 9500
Jenny has a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting & Finance), a Diploma in Financial Planning, and is an accredited Derivatives and Self-Managed Super Fund adviser. She has over 23 years’ experience in wealth management and financial planning.
Having held a variety of senior technical roles in Australia’s major retail banks and Investment Banks, Jenny joined Minchin Moore in 2011.
A long-time colleague and ‘right hand’ to Mark Minchin in previous places of employment, Jenny became a Partner in 2013. In her role as Practice Manager, she has largely run our operation since 2011.
Having played an integral part of the formation of Minchin Moore, Jenny remains heavily involved in recruitment, corporate strategy, team training and operational leadership.
Jenny somehow juggles her demanding professional career with being the mother of twin boys. She enjoys spending time with family and friends and keeping fit.
Angus Warden
BAgrEc, GDipFinPlanning, GDipAppFin, F Fin, SSA, CFP
Principal Adviser
& Partner
& Partner
tel:
02 6777 2223
Angus has a Bachelor of Agricultural Economics, a Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance and Investment, a Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning and is a Certified Financial Planner. He maintains a specialist accreditation in Self-Managed Super Funds with SMSF Association.
He began his career in financial services over 23 years ago. During this time he has held senior roles with a number of Australia’s leading financial services institutions.
Angus’ primary role is to provide specialist strategic, investment and risk management advice to farmers, graziers, business owners and professionals. His specialist advice incorporates:
- wealth accumulation and investment strategies;
- wealth protection strategies; and
- specialised superannuation, retirement and estate planning solutions.
He has a strong connection with and understanding of regional and rural issues. This allows him to assist clients to make sound and informed strategic financial decisions. It is his role to pull together an overall strategic plan and to make sure it evolves with the changing needs and objectives of his clients.
Angus is married with three children and lives on a small farm. He loves any sport – participating and watching. He is the secretary of Walcha Junior Rugby Union Football Club, President of Walcha Swimming Club and a proud member of the “High Cows Open Water Swim Group”.
Charlie Perkins
BBus, GDipAppFin, DFS, F Fin
Principal Adviser
& Partner
& Partner
tel:
02 6362 1985
Charlie has a Bachelor of Business, a Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance & Investment and a Diploma of Financial Services. He has over 17 years’ experience in professional investment management and is a fellow of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia.
Charlie established a boutique advice practice ‘Perkins Portfolio Management’ (PPM) in Orange in 2009. After a long association, the practice ultimately merged with Minchin Moore in 2016.
Prior to founding PPM, Charlie spent 10 years in senior institutional trading and sales roles at Citigroup Global Markets [Sydney and London]. During this time, Charlie was responsible for trading with and marketing to key stakeholders across the global investment landscape, including government authorities, sovereign wealth funds, pension funds, hedge funds and high net worth individuals. Charlie’s last position at Citigroup was Director – Fixed Income, Commodities & Currencies, Citigroup Global Markets London.
Charlie’s international markets experience has allowed him to develop a deep knowledge of financial markets encompassing all asset classes – from equities, to bonds, commodities and currencies.
With this market knowledge coupled with a strong ability to think strategically, Charlie works closely with high net worth families and individuals to build comprehensive financial strategies and investment plans.
Charlie is married with four young children and lives in Orange. He has a keen interest in virtually all sports, but especially rugby, golf and cricket. When time permits he can be found either on the fairways of Duntryleague or the hill at Orange Emus.
Ben Smythe
BEc, MCom, GDipTaxFinPlanning
Principal Adviser
& Partner
& Partner
tel:
02 8978 9500
Ben is a Partner in Minchin Moore. He has been involved in the financial services industry for over 20 years (both with small business and large corporates), and has a strong tertiary background (three degrees from UNSW). He is also a Chartered Tax Adviser and Self-Managed Superannuation Fund Specialist Adviser. Ben is deeply passionate about drawing a line in the sand in the financial planning industry, and delivering advice that is free from conflicts, and specific to the aspirations and outcomes that are important to each individual client.
Having established his own business at age 23, Ben has a particular expertise in working with small business owners and professionals. His partnership style approach in working with wealth accumulation clients as they navigate their key personal and financial milestones, ensures clients always have a “go-to-person” in their life for all things financial. He also focuses on giving back to clients their biggest life constraint which is time, so they can spend it with the people or doing the things that are important to them.
Ben is married to Gillian, and they have 3 energetic boys (ages 12, 9 and 7), a dog, a cat and some chickens. In between work and family time, Ben squeezes in as much sport (including as a spectator) and exercise as possible.
Andrew Marchant
BCom, GDipFP, GDipApFin
Chief Investment Officer (CIO)
tel:
02 8978 9500
Andrew has a Bachelor of Commerce, a Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance and Investment, and a Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning. Andrew has more than 20 years of high net worth financial services experience developing expertise across investments, advice, and philanthropy.
Andrew’s previous experience includes Head of Advice and Head of Research, Managed Funds and Structured Products for one of Australia’s largest private banks. These roles included responsibility for the advice and investment process, and development of investment strategy and house views.
He also held the position of Senior Manager Investment Research with a leading private client fund manager. Andrew has significant investment governance experience through membership of highly influential Investment Committees.
As Chief Investment Officer, Andrew is custodian for the Minchin Moore investment philosophy and process, investment strategy across all asset classes for managed funds and listed investments, and implementation and review of all client portfolios. Andrew is Chairman of the Minchin Moore Investment Committee.
Andrew is deeply engaged with philanthropy and the For Purpose sector as a non executive director with Sydney Eisteddfod and National Centre for Childhood Grief. He is enjoying raising three daughters with his wife Belinda, and relaxes through golf, outdoor exercise, reading, supercoach, and gardening.
Alex Madgwick
LRS, AdvDipFP, CFP
Senior Adviser
tel:
02 8978 9500
Alex has an Advanced Diploma of Financial Planning, is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and Life Risk Specialist (LRS), and is currently studying towards a Masters of Professional Practice (Financial Planning).
Alex has over fifteen years’ experience working in the financial planning industry. He began his career with another leading financial planning firm in Sydney (9yrs), following which he moved to London (3yrs) where he gained an in depth understanding of the UK tax system and pension schemes. On returning to Australia, Alex spent a year as a senior business analyst with BT Financial Group prior to joining Minchin Moore in 2015.
A detailed and technical adviser, Alex enjoys working with a wide range of clients with varying needs. Alex’s client base includes a cross section from young professionals through to retirees facing aged care related issues. Alex understands and respects that each client is unique, so it is vital that advice be tailored to their personal needs and objectives.
Outside of work Alex enjoys travelling and spending time with family and friends. He is also a keen water polo player, open water swimmer and snowboarder.
Katie Gaunt
BMgmt (Mtkt), Adv.Dip.FS (FP)
Senior Adviser
tel:
02 8978 9500
Katie holds a Bachelor of Management from the University of South Australia, and an Advanced Diploma of Financial Planning. She plans to undertake studies in the Certified Financial Planner qualification in 2018-19. Katie has worked in the financial services industry for over 15 years.
Prior to joining Minchin Moore Katie worked with ANZ Private for 12 years, her final role there being that of Senior Adviser, where she assisted a select group of individuals and families with their financial planning and investment management needs.
Katie has a special interest in the education and financial literacy of young women. She has mentored female students in financial and business studies at Macquarie University and has acted as a Graduate Coach for wealth graduates in ANZ.
With her strong attention to detail, Katie prides herself on providing a comprehensive service that simplifies and helps co-ordinate her clients’ financial lives. She works with clients to initially identify their key values and objectives and then designs and executes an ongoing strategy to achieve what is important to them.
Katie is married and lives with her husband and daughter in Middle Cove. When she is not working or spending time with family and friends she loves to travel, play puzzle and card games, and watch movies.
Anh Stelfox
BCom, AdvDipFP, CFP
Senior Adviser
tel:
02 8978 9500
Anh has a Bachelor of Commerce (majoring in Economics and Marketing), an Advanced Diploma in Financial Services (Financial Planning) and is a Certified Financial Planner. Anh has been in the finance industry for 18 years and has spent the last 15 years providing financial advice.
Prior to joining Minchin Moore Anh spent 9 years at Perpetual Private advising successful individuals and their families with wealth preservation, asset growth and intergenerational wealth transfer. Anh also has extensive experience advising individuals who have received significant court settlements on how to structure their financial affairs and invest their proceeds in line with prudent person principles. Prior to Perpetual Private Anh also held advice roles at Mercer, FSD (an independent boutique) and NAB.
Anh was awarded Perpetual’s Senior Adviser of the year award in 2013 and Rookie Adviser of the year award in 2010. In addition, Anh received NAB’s Wealth Manager of the year award in 2004.
Anh enjoys the long term relationships she develops with clients. She takes the time to understand what is important to them and then develops bespoke smart solutions for each client. Anh regularly reviews her advice to ensure that as each client’s life evolves so too does their financial plan. As their trusted adviser, Anh’s clients know they can rely on her to provide them advice which is in their best interest.
Anh lives on the Northern beaches with her husband and two daughters. She loves traveling and baking in her spare time.
Jonathan McLean
B. Com (Hons), MFinPlan
Senior Associate Adviser
tel:
02 8978 9500
Jonathan holds a Bachelor of Commerce (First Class Honours) from the University of Auckland and Master of Financial Planning (Excellence) from the University of New South Wales, where he graduated top of his class.
Jonathan began his career as an investment banker at Deutsche Bank focused on large cap M&A, before relocating to Hong Kong and London to manage the bank’s Australian and New Zealand leveraged and corporate debt portfolio.
Upon returning to Sydney, Jonathan worked at Goldman Sachs advising clients across a range of matters including M&A, strategy, valuation, and equity capital markets. Jonathan joined Minchin Moore in 2017, and has 11 years’ experience in the financial services industry and in the provision of financial advice.
In his spare time Jonathan enjoys swimming and surfing and is a volunteer lifeguard at Bondi Beach.
Elizabeth Jolley
BCom, Dip FP
Senior Associate Adviser
tel:
02 8978 9500
Elizabeth has a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) and an Advanced Diploma in Financial Planning. She is currently completing the Certified Financial Planning program.
Elizabeth has worked within the financial planning industry for over 11 years in various roles.
A highly organised person, with strong technical skills and attention to detail, Elizabeth can formulate and communicate complex strategies. Her knowledge stretches across many advice areas including superannuation, retirement planning, investments and insurance.
Having joined us in January 2016 as an Associate Adviser, Liz now plays a leadership role within the advice team, actively mentoring some of our newer staff members.
In her own time Elizabeth isn’t afraid of having a go at any kind of sport and enjoys keeping fit, traveling and spending time with family and friends.
Christen Meli
B. Com (Finance)
Portfolio Manager
tel:
02 8978 9500
Christen holds a Master of Commerce (Finance) from the University of New South Wales.
Christen has 4 years of financial markets experience, having previously worked in multi-asset prime broking where he consulted on various equity markets technology projects.
Having joined Minchin Moore in August 2018 as an Associate Portfolio Manager, Christen is responsible for the execution of clients investment strategy.
In his own time Christen enjoys staying active and spending as much time down at the beach as possible.
Jane Hopkins
Adv Dip. FP
Senior Associate Adviser
tel:
02 8978 9500
Jane holds a Bachelor of Tourism Management, an Advanced Diploma of Financial Planning and is currently completing a Masters of Financial Planning.
Jane has worked in financial services since 2007, starting out as a Paraplanner with a self-licensed financial planning firm for high net wealth clients, before moving into team leader and operations roles. Prior to joining Minchin Moore, Jane spent four years with BT Financial Group, most recently as Business Manager to the General Manager of the BT Advice & Private Wealth businesses. With a passion for financial advice and helping others, Jane enjoys working directly with clients.
Away from the office, Jane enjoys being active, travelling and spending time with family and friends.
Annabelle Forsyth
BSc, BBus, DFP
Associate Adviser
tel:
02 6362 1985
Having initially graduated from the University of NSW with a Bachelor of Science degree, Annabelle worked extensively in the science field including positions within the environmental, pharmaceutical, dairy and pathology sectors.
A career change and further tertiary study saw Annabelle graduate with distinction in a Bachelor of Business degree majoring in Accounting.
After working in the accounting field Annabelle joined Perkins Portfolio Management in 2011 where she has worked as an Associate Adviser for the past four years. Annabelle became part of the Minchin Moore team when the two practices merged in 2016.
Annabelle enjoys a wide range of sports including bike riding and is kept busy at home by her three children and her husband Matt, whom she assists with the management of his Land Surveying practice. Annabelle is currently a member of the Kinross Wolaroi School Council.
Lucinda Mulligan
BAgBus, AdvDip FS (FP)
Associate Adviser
Lucinda has a Bachelor of Agribusiness (Marketing) and an Advanced Diploma in Financial Planning. Lucinda has worked within the financial planning industry for over 14 years in various roles.
Prior to recently joining Minchin Moore Lucinda worked with one of Australia’s leading business banks for 9 years as a Senior Adviser, where she worked with both business and agribusiness clients managing their financial planning, insurance and investment needs.
Lucinda has a passion for regional Australia and helping to bring relevant financial services to rural communities.
Lucinda is married and lives with her husband and young son in Tamworth. In her spare time, she love spending time with her family as a new mum, catching up with good friends, reading and travelling.
Geoff Isaacs
BBus(FinPlan)
Associate Adviser
tel:
02 8978 9500
Geoff completed his Bachelor of Business (Financial Planning) through RMIT and is currently undertaking the CFP accreditation through the FPA.
Geoff has over 6 years’ experience working in the Banking and Finance industry, starting out as a Personal Banker with Westpac before moving into client services with State Super Financial Services. His strong understanding of processes allows Geoff to ensure our client’s needs are met efficiently and without delay.
Geoff is a keen sportsman with particular interests in cricket and rugby union. He played cricket for Manly and rugby for the Forest Rugby Club. Geoff spent five years playing cricket in the UK where he was signed to three different clubs as the overseas player. When not playing sport Geoff enjoys travelling and spending time on his family’s farm on the Mid North Coast.
Alexandra Avery
B.Mktg&PR, DipFP
Associate Adviser
tel:
02 8978 9500
lexandra has a Bachelor of Marketing and Public Relations and a Diploma in Financial Planning. She is currently completing her Master of Financial Planning and will begin studying towards gaining Certified Financial Planner status upon completion.
Alexandra has worked in the financial services industry for over 10 years, beginning her career in a boutique financial planning firm in Perth before moving to Sydney where she held Event Manager roles at IOOF Holdings and BT Financial Group. Looking for a new challenge, Alexandra was drawn back to a career in financial planning and is particularly looking forward to working with clients to help them achieve their long-term financial goals.
In her spare time Alexandra enjoys keeping fit, traveling and most importantly, spending time with family and friends.
Hayley Thurlow
GDip HR
Office Manager
tel:
02 8978 9500
Hayley has predominately worked as an HR Business Partner, with 12 years broad experience across telecoms, retail businesses and professional and financial services.
Hayley draws on her strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills, to run our human resources functions as well as a range of management and client support functions within our practise.
Hayley is often the first point of contact for clients, her job is to make sure we meet the needs of our clients in line with their expectations and always with a smile on her face.
Hayley enjoys time with family and friends, she has two young children to keep her busy and manages her son’s soccer team.
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