Advice & Compliance

“Most of all, I love the creative aspects of my job. Many clients start their financial journey unsure of where they want to end up. I enjoy being part of a caring team that helps guide clients to a place of financial focus - a tangible destination of clarity, purpose and happiness."

Nick holds a degree in Economics, an Advanced Diploma of Financial Services and has over 20 years of experience through a variety of roles in the financial services industry. A member of the Bravien team for 10 years, Nick has procured an abundance of knowledge and experience that he now applies to his role within Invest Blue.

Hailing from the provocative world of financial planning by day, Nick lives a secretive double life as an aspiring writer and producer across multiple art forms by night. He has a partner in crime, Karla, and two tin lids, Aria and Cohen. A massive Kansas City Chiefs fan and known locally as ‘Nick Classic’ (owing to an abundance of surrounding namesakes), Nick is originally from Perth and has an affinity for gaming, snowboarding and travel.

Nick currently volunteers at HotHouse Theatre because his Artistic Director wife makes him and has been known to withhold food if he doesn’t.

Areas of specialisation

• Wealth creation strategies
• Complex financial modelling
• Compliance and advice production
• Investment

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Business (Economics)
• Advanced Diploma of Financial Services

Dave began working in financial services in 2000. Right out of High School, he started in a small firm in Penrith NSW as a Client Services Officer. He then began to study part-time and moved into a paraplanning role.

Dave and his wife (Jaime) moved to the Gold Coast in 2012 and he began his role with Advice First in 2014. Dave acted as the General Manager of Advice, looking after the advice on document production, compliance, and training for the team.

Outside of work, Dave loves to watch motorsport and listen to all kinds of music. Dave and Jaime have two small children (Tully and Jenson) and enjoy the laid-back, Gold Coast lifestyle as a family.

"I enjoy working within a team of like-minded people that have clear values, and Invest Blue has them in spades."

Raph moved from New Zealand in 2005 and began working in financial services in 2008 as a Client Service Officer, soon moving to Paraplanning. Raph joined Invest Blue in April 2016.

Outside of work, Raph is a mad Rugby Union fan. He enjoys playing social rugby and touch football and dining out with friends and family. Raph enjoys learning about history and therefore loves to travel, especially around Europe.

Qualifications

• Diploma of Financial Planning

My parents never received sound Financial Advice when I was growing up and mistakes were made as a result. When reflecting on that all those years ago, I thought if I can help people avoid the traps my parents fell into, maybe I would enjoy that.

Daniel has since then been a Financial Adviser for over 20 years and has spent the last decade building & managing his own practice. He is now providing direct advice and has joined the Invest Blue team as an Advice & Compliance Coach, who is rather keen to give back. Daniel enjoys the game of being in business above all else. Striving to improve, challenging the status quo and adapting to new ways of doing things, that has always been a driver for him.

In Daniel's spare time he values life experiences, the NFL and especially travel. He also has 3 amazing children. Skiing is another highly ranked activity of his.

Qualifications

• Accredited Self-Managed Superannuation Specialist
• Accredited Direct Equity Specialist A
• accredited Margin Lending Specialist
• Justice of the Peace NSW

Courtney has worked in the financial services industry since 2011. After starting as a Client Services Manager, she transitioned to a Financial Adviser 2 years ago. She has recently obtained her Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning.

Outside of work, Courtney enjoys travelling with her boyfriend; they particularly enjoy camping and discovering Australia's beautiful countryside. When not travelling or planning their next trip, they are busy renovating their home in bayside Brisbane and spoiling their German Shepherd x Border Collie.

I am looking forward to the opportunity to work with people who are based in all different locations in Australia. It will be exciting to be part of such a big team who all have the same goal of providing positive outcomes to their clients.  

Erin has 7 years of experience in the financial planning industry, as both a Customer Service Officer and Paraplanning. Erin enjoys a fast-paced, ever changing industry, which whilst it can be difficult at times, always provides the opportunity for learning and new experiences. It is nice to work in an industry where our advice has a positive impact on client’s lives and helps them to achieve their goals.

In Erin's spare time she spends it playing Touch Footy and Netball. Otherwise spending time with family and friends and going for walks and coffee.

James is a seasoned financial service professional with over 20 years of broad industry experience. He's a dedicated student of value investing and has a deep understanding of compliance management and business administration. Having operated his own business, he understands the challenges facing advisers and is keen to use his experience to make the advice process as efficient and effective as possible. Outside of work, James is an NRL fan and never misses a Broncos game. He's also an avid golfer and is constantly on the hunt for the latest clubs and gadgets, much to the dismay of his amazing wife Nicola, who thinks he should be spending his money on more practical things, such as wine or dinner out somewhere nice. Nic and James love to travel and regularly return to the UK where Nic is from.

Qualifications:

• Master of Financial Services
• Bachelor of Economics
• Advanced Diploma of Financial Planning