The Team
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Andrew Hartshorn
It was personal experience that inspired Andrew to enter the Financial Planning industry. Andrew received advice at an early age which proved very valuable after he suffered a life changing accident in 2005. For over 10 years Andrew has been providing quality financial advice to our customers. Andrew is focused on providing a high level of advice in relation to personal risk insurance, superannuation, retirement planning, cash flow analysis and investment. In particular Andrew’s life experience in relation to risk insurance puts him in a unique position to be able to communicate just how important it is to be correctly covered. His extensive knowledge of the different products available in the market place ensures he can position his clients in an appropriate structure to suit each of their unique requirements.
Andrew began his career at Finwest Financial Advice as a self-employed adviser. The well-established brand, ethical and human approach fostered by the company in its delivery of advice is what kept Andrew at the company and ultimately in him becoming a company director in 2013.
Andrew holds a Diploma in Financial Planning (DFP), Advanced Diploma in Financial Planning (ADFP) and is in the process of completing a Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning. Andrew believes continued education is a pivotal part in being able meet client needs in an ever changing economic and legislative environment.
Andrew has travelled in his wheelchair to many places around the world included some of the harder to reach corners. Andrew is a huge Rugby fan and enjoys the beach, jet skiing, swimming and most importantly spending time with his wife and 2 boys.
Brett Crabb
Brett has extensive experience in the financial planning profession and works with a variety of clients across Australia. He is passionate about his clients achieving financial success and enjoys helping them progress towards their personal financial goals. Brett and the Finwest team specialise in providing advice to young professionals and investors, who want to build and protect wealth for their future and their family, as well as individuals approaching retirement who wish to maximise their savings.
Brett also has an interest in the development and growth of the financial planning profession. As a wealthy and developed nation, it is important Australia has a trusted financial planning industry to empower individuals to make smart financial decisions. Brett is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and has completed a Graduate Diploma of Financial Planning with FINSIA, a Bachelor of Commerce Degree at the University of WA and is a Graduate of the AICDs Company Directors Course. He is a member of the Financial Planning Association, a Fellow member of FINSIA and a Graduate member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD).
In his spare time, Brett enjoys swimming and regularly competes in the annual Rottnest Channel Swim, including a solo crossing in 2015. He loves to travel and spend time with his wife, Paris, and kids Charlie and Hannah.
Brhane Mesfin
Brhane joined the Finwest team in 2018 after completing his Bachelor of Commerce at Curtin University, with a double major in Economics and Finance. Through his extensive experience working in client services roles, he developed a passion for helping others. Brhane has since progressed to complete a second degree in Financial Planning and is now an Adviser at Finwest after completing his Professional Year.
Brhane discovered the importance of financial responsibility through personal experience, which has motivated him to promote awareness of this among his local community. He is a first-generation immigrant with a background from Tigray, Ethiopia. Through becoming a Financial Adviser, Brhane hopes to educate others in the value of actively managing their personal finances and help them recognise and achieve their financial goals.
Outside of Finwest, Brhane keeps himself busy with his Events and Cleaning Businesses, but he is always able to find time for his family, friends, and cycling.
Brhane Mesfin
Brhane joined the Finwest team in 2018 after completing his Bachelor of Commerce at Curtin University, with a double major in Economics and Finance. Through his extensive experience working in client services roles, he developed a passion for helping others. Brhane has since progressed to complete a second degree in Financial Planning and is now an Adviser at Finwest after completing his Professional Year.
Brhane discovered the importance of financial responsibility through personal experience, which has motivated him to promote awareness of this among his local community. He is a first-generation immigrant with a background from Tigray, Ethiopia. Through becoming a Financial Adviser, Brhane hopes to educate others in the value of actively managing their personal finances and help them recognise and achieve their financial goals.
Outside of Finwest, Brhane keeps himself busy with his Events and Cleaning Businesses, but he is always able to find time for his family, friends, and cycling.
Dion Weerasekera
Dion’s career in financial services started following the completion of a Bachelor’s degree with a Finance major. Initially starting as a Paraplanner, Dion developed a strong technical knowledge which quickly resulted in him being promoted to an adviser role with ANZ wealth. After several years working within the fast-paced banking sector Dion decided pursue his career as a boutique adviser with the team at Finwest.
Dion highly values the relationships he forms with his clients. He believes a financial plan is more than a set of strategies, he believes it’s a way to capture what’s important to his clients and translate that into the future they want. Dion believes in ongoing personal advice – building long-term financial plans that adapt to his clients ever-changing needs, and provide lasting financial security and well-being. Dion’s clients are from all walks of life – professionals, wealth accumulators, small business owners and retirees. They all share one goal – to create and protect a better future for themselves and their families.
Dion is a member for the Financial Planning Association and along with his Bachelors degree in Finance, Dion also holds ASIC RG146 certifications in Advanced Financial Planning, Personal Insurance, Investment Planning, Superannuation, Estate Planning and Retirement Planning.
Outside of work Dion enjoys good food, travelling, music, and spending time with his partner Hollie and English Bulldog Chop.
Dion Weerasekera
Dion’s career in financial services started following the completion of a Bachelor’s degree with a Finance major. Initially starting as a Paraplanner, Dion developed a strong technical knowledge which quickly resulted in him being promoted to an adviser role with ANZ wealth. After several years working within the fast-paced banking sector Dion decided pursue his career as a boutique adviser with the team at Finwest.
Dion highly values the relationships he forms with his clients. He believes a financial plan is more than a set of strategies, he believes it’s a way to capture what’s important to his clients and translate that into the future they want. Dion believes in ongoing personal advice – building long-term financial plans that adapt to his clients ever-changing needs, and provide lasting financial security and well-being. Dion’s clients are from all walks of life – professionals, wealth accumulators, small business owners and retirees. They all share one goal – to create and protect a better future for themselves and their families.
Dion is a member for the Financial Planning Association and along with his Bachelors degree in Finance, Dion also holds ASIC RG146 certifications in Advanced Financial Planning, Personal Insurance, Investment Planning, Superannuation, Estate Planning and Retirement Planning.
Outside of work Dion enjoys good food, travelling, music, and spending time with his partner Hollie and English Bulldog Chop.
Brian Heinrich
Brian started his career in financial services in 2012, beginning with risk insurance and progressing to Financial Planning with AMP in 2013. During this time, he has built many close relationships with clients. It was through experiencing their progression from financial uncertainty and anxiety, towards clarity, financial freedom and peace of mind; that Brian started to develop a passion and purpose in Finance. For Brian, it really comes down to the people, to be able to make this difference and actualise clients’ aspirations and goals is very fulfilling for him. Brian is aware that successful long-term Financial Planning is founded on trust and understand that it is our responsibility to prioritise clients’ interests and to be reliable and very competent in what we do. Brian decided to extend his financial literacy, completing his Bachelor of Commerce at the University of WA (UWA), majoring in Finance and Accounting. After completion, he was invited to teach Investment Analysis and Introduction to Finance at UWA.
Brian is also a member of the AFA (Association of Financial Advisers). In addition to his Bachelor of Commerce, he has also completed a Diploma in Financial Planning and holds RG146 certifications. He has an earnest curiosity and inquisitiveness and has an insatiable thirst for knowledge. Naturally he is always looking for ways to add value in his advice, especially in optimising financial efficiency, wealth creation and management, managed investments, superannuation, retirement planning, cash flow analysis, financial protection and estate planning.
Outside of work, Brian likes to keep active, he is a huge basketball fan, likes yoga and going to the gym. He also likes to read all kinds of books, travelling and trying new foods.
Brian Heinrich
Brian started his career in financial services in 2012, beginning with risk insurance and progressing to Financial Planning with AMP in 2013. During this time, he has built many close relationships with clients. It was through experiencing their progression from financial uncertainty and anxiety, towards clarity, financial freedom and peace of mind; that Brian started to develop a passion and purpose in Finance. For Brian, it really comes down to the people, to be able to make this difference and actualise clients’ aspirations and goals is very fulfilling for him. Brian is aware that successful long-term Financial Planning is founded on trust and understand that it is our responsibility to prioritise clients’ interests and to be reliable and very competent in what we do. Brian decided to extend his financial literacy, completing his Bachelor of Commerce at the University of WA (UWA), majoring in Finance and Accounting. After completion, he was invited to teach Investment Analysis and Introduction to Finance at UWA.
Brian is also a member of the AFA (Association of Financial Advisers). In addition to his Bachelor of Commerce, he has also completed a Diploma in Financial Planning and holds RG146 certifications. He has an earnest curiosity and inquisitiveness and has an insatiable thirst for knowledge. Naturally he is always looking for ways to add value in his advice, especially in optimising financial efficiency, wealth creation and management, managed investments, superannuation, retirement planning, cash flow analysis, financial protection and estate planning.
Outside of work, Brian likes to keep active, he is a huge basketball fan, likes yoga and going to the gym. He also likes to read all kinds of books, travelling and trying new foods.
Stacey Chislett
Senior Client Service Administrator
Stacey Chislett
Senior Client Service Administrator
Michayla Butler
Reception and Administration Support
Michayla Butler
Reception and Administration Support
Freda Louise
Client Service Administrator
Freda Louise
Client Service Administrator
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