I help people navigate increasing financial complexity throughout life, with a particular focus on retirement and later-life planning.
Financial advice should go beyond addressing immediate concerns. My role is to be a long-term planning partner, helping clients navigate changing circumstances as their priorities, goals and needs evolve over time. While much of my work focuses on helping Australians prepare for and enjoy retirement, I also support professionals, business owners and families facing increasingly complex financial decisions.
Whether you're building wealth, transitioning into retirement, managing significant assets, planning your legacy, or navigating the financial implications of future care needs, my focus is on providing clarity and confidence. I help clients understand their options, make informed decisions and stay on course as life changes.
My philosophy is simple: advice, service, clear communication and transparency. You'll always understand the reasoning behind recommendations, the trade-offs involved and how your strategy is progressing. My goal is to ensure you feel informed, supported and confident in every decision you make.
Because the best financial decisions are often family decisions, I coordinate with family members where appropriate. Behind the scenes, your plan is strengthened by trusted professional relationships. I work with reputable solicitors, accountants and specialist advisers, whether they are your own or part of my network, when estate planning, asset transactions, business interests, complex structures or later-life planning considerations require coordinated expertise. This helps ensure decisions are robust and smoothly implemented.
Your strategy also benefits from access to reputable investment portfolio advice, delivering institutional-level investment insight within your personalised plan. This allows me to stay focused on your individual goals and outcomes while the heavy lifting of investment research and portfolio governance happens in the background, keeping recommendations client-first and easy to understand.
I am particularly attuned to the realities facing pre-retirees and retirees: creating sustainable retirement income, managing sequencing risk, balancing lifestyle and financial security, supporting family and planning for changing health and care needs later in life. My approach is practical, personal and free from hype or performance promises.
Outside of work, I'm happiest with my family, my wife and our two daughters, along with a tent, good friends and sport on the weekend.
If you're looking for more than a one-off piece of advice, and instead want a trusted adviser who can help you navigate life's financial complexities and opportunities for years to come, let's connect and explore what confidence looks like for you and your family.
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At a glance
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Adviser status
Gold
- Rating
- Number of reviews 1
- First year providing advice 2008
- Years of experience 18
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Highest qualification
- Bachelor of Commerce (Financial Planning and Investments)
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Language spoken
- English
Sinclair Financial Group
The Factory, 36 Warry StFortitude Valley, QLD 4006 606 Sherwood Rd
Sherwood, QLD 4075
Opening hours
- 8:30am – 5:00pm Monday – Thursday
- 8:30am – 2:00pm Friday
Meeting methods
- In person
- Phone
- Video call
Licensed by
Oreana Financial Services Pty Ltd
AFSL 482234