Director / CEO

Brian Kennaugh - Authorised Representaive

Brian Kennaugh joined Hunter Financial Planning on July 27th 2009 as CEO. Brian commenced his financial planning career in 1983 with Prudential and after various senior management roles in a number of industries is delighted to bring all that experience to HFP. Brian is also the current President of the Executive Committee of the Alumni for the University of Newcastle and is well known across the city's business community.

“It is a privilege to bring my grey hair experience to such a vibrant young team that are so enthusiastic about serving the people of the Hunter," says Brian. "This is a critical time in the Hunter’s history where people require honest, down-to-earth financial advice from people who genuinely care about them. At Hunter Financial Planning we understand the validity of the old adage – that ‘people don’t care how much you know, until they know how much you care'.”

Brian is an authorised representative of Matrix Planning Solutions Limited licensee.

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Director

Chris Moylan

Chris is an owner of Hunter Financial Planning. His role includes overseeing the firm's operations; providing guidance and training to staff; and designing and implementing Hunter Financial’s Strategic Plan. Chris is a Chartered Accountant and spent eleven years with Ernst & Young in Newcastle, Sydney and London prior to commencing his own business in 1987. He is also a Certified Financial Planner, a Fellow of the Australian Professional Adviser Association and holds the coveted CA – Financial Planning Specialist. Chris is a graduate of Hamilton Marist Brothers and the University of Newcastle and is one of only three Australians participating in the Strategic Coach Masters Program based in the USA. Chris has been recognised by his peers with two nominations in the last ten years for Adviser of the Year. Chris has also spoken to industry groups in Australia, New Zealand, USA, Malaysia, Canada and England. Chris is not an authorised representative under the Matrix Planning Solutions Limited licence.

Director

Michael Hill

Former managing partner, Turnbull Hill Lawyers. Michael is a Director of Hunter Financial Planning and brings with him a wealth of experience in business in Newcastle and an extensive network.

Director / Adviser

Philip Smith - Authorised Representative

Philip is a Financial Adviser with ten years experience in the Financial Services industry dealing with a range of clients. Before joining Hunter Financial Planning, Philip was employed by JSA Financial Planning Group for five years. He was also employed by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC) for a period of two years in the Taxation/Accounting Division. He has completed the Diploma of Financial Planning, obtained his Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Newcastle and is currently a member of the Million Dollar Round Table. Philip is an authorised representative of Matrix Planning Solutions Limited licensee.

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The Team

Mitchell Donnelly

Assistant Advisor

Michael Blyton

Assistant Advisor

Ruth Brennan

Client Service Manager

Emily Gundry

Business Development Administrator

Elizabeth Hemmings

Client Implementation Administrator

Renee Sandall

Client Implementation Administrator