NESTWORTH - Key Persons


Adam Dimopoulos

Job Titles:
  • Financial Strategist
Adam Dimopoulos is a well experienced financial advice professional with a passion for empowering individuals and families to achieve their financial goals. With over 18 years of relevant experience, Adam brings extensive expertise in comprehensive financial planning for individuals and families at different life sages. His areas of focus include Retirement Planning, Wealth Accumulation, Portfolio and Risk Management and Age Care Advice. Adam holds a Bachelor of Business degree in Banking and Finance and an advance Diploma in Financial Planning.

Alex Stroud

Job Titles:
  • Member Service Officer, Corporate Superannuation
Alex has worked in the finance industry for 7 years, 5 of those years as a Member Services Officer in Corporate Superannuation. He assists Superannuation plan members with their queries by identifying and resolving their issues promptly whilst ensuring a high level of satisfaction. Alex enjoys providing Insurance claim assistance, his genuine care and empathy shows when assisting these Members.

Ayshe Agaoglu

Job Titles:
  • Financial Strategist

Ben Rowley

Job Titles:
  • National Head of Operations
As National Head of Operations, Ben is responsible for the effective management of Nestworth's operations, finance, paraplanning, IT and HR functions - all striving to provide an exceptional experience for our clients, team and stakeholders. Ben has deep experience, with previous roles including client support, technical advice and financial management. Ben's passionate about using technology to improve the quality and security of our advice services to clients. Much of Nestworth's recent innovation is due to the experience that Ben and his team bring to our business.

Bruce Gardner

Job Titles:
  • Financial Strategist

Caitlin Archard-Farry

Job Titles:
  • National Head of Strategic Initiatives

Celena Music

Job Titles:
  • Financial Strategist

Charlotte Piersma

Job Titles:
  • National Head of Technical Services

Chintan Banker

Job Titles:
  • Head

Cindy Excell

Job Titles:
  • Certified Financial Planner
  • Financial Strategist
Cindy is a Certified Financial Planner with over 17 years experience in the wealth management and financial planning industry. Cindy is specialised in comprehensive financial planning advice, such as superannuation and retirement planning, Self Managed Super Funds, wealth accumulation, investment portfolio management and asset allocation, debt management, cashflow planning, Centrelink and retirement longevity analysis.

Damon Green

Job Titles:
  • Financial Strategist

Daniel Irvine

Job Titles:
  • Financial Strategist

David Causer

Job Titles:
  • Senior Relationship Manager, Corporate Superannuation
David has 38 years' experience in financial services, wealth management and superannuation. He has held a variety of senior management and consulting roles. David's expertise includes superannuation, financial planning, technical and investment consulting. David holds a Degree in Business Management, Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance and Investments, Certificate in Superannuation Management and a Diploma in Financial Planning. Having spent most of his career working in a superannuation related role, David is a staunch supporter of compulsory superannuation and the long-term wealth and wellbeing benefits it offers all Australians. David is dedicated to helping everyone take control of their super and optimise their benefits. In his spare time, David enjoys spending time with his family, cycling and bushwalking.

Diane Scott

Job Titles:
  • Financial Strategist

Elizabeth Gould

Job Titles:
  • Associate Financial Strategist
Elizabeth began her career in the Financial Planning industry in 2001 and has held various client services, senior paraplanning and managerial roles across boutique financial planning firms as well as industry super and larger corporates before stepping into an advisory role in 2007. Elizabeth helps match people's money to their goals and overcome fears and stress often tied to financial decisions. She is passionate about helping clients build a financial plan for the future as well as protect their nest egg so they can make day to day choices about their money with confidence. Elizabeth holds a Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Economics and Finance and an Advanced Diploma of Financial Services (Financial Planning).

Gabriel Orzoi

Job Titles:
  • Financial Strategist

Gemma Vanzanella

Job Titles:
  • Associate Financial Strategist
Gemma has been working in the Financial Advice space since 2019, supporting Advisers and clients with diverse strategies over the years. Gemma endeavours to become a future Financial Adviser and is currently on the pathway by undergoing the Professional Year. Over the next 12 months, she will work closely with Senior Financial Adviser, Cindy Excell in the Sydney Office to learn the ropes of the profession. Gemma's passion stems from her love of connecting with people and supporting families on their life journey. Outside of work you'll find Gemma walking her pets and sharing plenty of food with her family. Gemma holds a double degree, a Bachelor of Commerce, major in Financial Planning and a Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies, major in Marketing.

Grant Enders

Job Titles:
  • Financial Strategist

Helen Blackford - CEO

Job Titles:
  • Chief Executive Officer
Helen was appointed as the CEO of Nestworth in May 2024 and brings 28 years' experience in Financial Planning to her role of leading our organisation. Helen commenced in the industry as a practicing Financial Planner and has since held senior management roles within Colonial First State, ANZ Global Wealth and Insignia Financial. Most recently, she was CEO, Director and Responsible Manager of two Australian Financial Services Licensees and held a number of directorships across subsidiaries companies of the Insignia Financial Group. Helen is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, has a Diploma of Financial Planning, a Bachelor of Business, a Graduate Certificate in Financial Planning, a Masters of Business Administration, and is a Certified Financial Planner.

Iain Rogers

Job Titles:
  • General Manager
Iain is responsible for the leadership of the Nestworth advisory team, and ensuring our clients receive a superior advice experience. He also chairs the Nestworth Investment Committee. He has over two decades of experience in the Financial Services industry, and has held senior management roles in Australia and New Zealand. His experience has covered advice and investment leadership for Corporate, SME, Private and Retail client businesses. He has also practiced as a financial planner and holds a Certified Financial Planner qualification. Iain is passionate about the role that financial planning advice can play in helping all Australians to discover and fulfil their aspirations and dreams.

Janet Lim

Job Titles:
  • Head of Advice ( ACT / NSW / VIC )
Janet started her career in financial services in 2007 with Macquarie Bank after moving from New Zealand. Throughout her career she has closely worked with financial advisers and most recently manages teams of advisers across ACT, NSW and Vic. She is passionate about helping people reach their goals and aspirations both financially and emotionally. Outside of work Janet enjoys spending time with her family, improving her strength training and running boxing classes. Janet holds a double degree Bachelor of Commerce and Administration and Bachelor of Tourism Management with a triple major in Commerical Law, Management and Tourism Management. She also holds a Diploma in Financial Planning.

Jonathan McCullagh

Job Titles:
  • Financial Strategist

Kerryn Lancaster

Job Titles:
  • Senior Relationship Manager, Corporate Superannuation
With more than 25 years' experience in the corporate superannuation industry, Kerryn has been responsible for account management and business development during that time. She has extensive experience managing medium to large corporate superannuation funds, including complex defined benefit funds. Kerryn provides technical support to HR and Payroll teams and is well versed in client presentations, member education seminars and individual consultations. She provides members with the information, education and support to assist them to understand their super and insurance so they can achieve their goals. Kerryn is passionate about superannuation and in particular partnering with employers to improve their employees' financial wellbeing.

Kirsten Keft

Job Titles:
  • Mortgage Adviser

Laura Imanse

Job Titles:
  • Financial Strategist

Lucas Egan

Job Titles:
  • Head of Advice ( QLD )
For more than 15 years, Lucas has held leadership roles across various facets of financial advice. He is deeply committed to fostering his team's success in delivering outstanding client outcomes, upholding compliance standards, and advocating for the positive impact that financial planning can have on the lives of all Australians. Lucas holds an Advanced Diploma of Financial Planning.

Maree Barry

Job Titles:
  • Financial Strategist

Matthew Middleton

Job Titles:
  • Financial Strategist

Max Hogan

Job Titles:
  • Financial Strategist

Peter Rambert

Job Titles:
  • Senior Adviser
  • Financial Strategist
Peter is an experienced Senior Adviser with over 15 years' experience providing tailored strategic financial advice to individuals and families. Peter is a CFP Professional with the Financial Advice Association Australia.

Phillip Bures

Job Titles:
  • Certified Financial Planner
  • Financial Strategist
Phillip is a Certified Financial Planner. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Business and an Advanced Diploma of Finacial Planning.

Reece Lewis

Job Titles:
  • Financial Strategist

Ross Johnston

Job Titles:
  • Financial Adviser
  • Financial Strategist
Ross Johnston is a financial adviser with substantial experience in working with clients to create secure financial futures. He has worked in financial services for forty years. Ross's financial advisory expertise includes investments, superannuation, taxation, retirement incomes, Centrelink eligibility, risk insurance and investment gearing. Ross uses a three-step risk aversion process to minimise his clients' exposure to investment risk - and therefore helps his clients attain genuine financial security and investment success. Ross's clients value him as a well-credentialed, trusted adviser who has a lifetime commitment to his clients' financial well-being.

Simone Richardson

Job Titles:
  • Financial Strategist

Steph Farmer

Job Titles:
  • Mortgage Adviser
Steph started working in the financial planning industry in 2007. She holds a Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning, a Diploma of Finance and Mortgage Broking Management and is a Commissioner for Declarations.

Vikki Manuel

Job Titles:
  • Financial Strategist

Yulia Vrany

Job Titles:
  • Financial Strategist