Dominic W. Kelly, Managing Director

Dominic is Managing Director of Empire Financial Planning.

Background

Dominic has been in the financial services industry since 1989 and has been providing financial planning advice to clients since 1996.

Education

Dominic holds the following qualifications/Professional Memberships:

• Master in Business
• Certified Financial Planner
• Affiliate of the Australian Institute of Insurance
• Bachelor of Applied Science (Mathematics)
• Bachelor of Theology
• Member of the Financial Planning Association

Goals

Dominic strives to make Empire Financial Planning unique in the way it views its clients – approaching their financial situation with a holistic attitude – it's money management coupled with life goals and pursuits.

Dominic enables clients to see the potential in their earnings to give them the future and lifestyle they seek.  Providing the best possible advice and outcomes is paramount to Dominic in his role as Managing Director.

Email

dominic@empirefp.com.au

Janine Scott, Senior Financial Planner

Janine brings with her a wealth of industry experience as a Senior Financial Planner.

Background

Janine has 16 years experience of providing financial advice and the last 8 of these years as a Certified Financial Planner.  Prior to becoming a Financial Planner, Janine spent over 12 years in the banking and finance industry.    Janine has specialised in Superannuation; Commonwealth, State & Military Schemes, Centrelink, DVA, Age Care and Tax minimisation strategies.

Education

Janine completed both her Diploma of Financial Planning and her CFP accreditation in 2001.  Janine is proud to be a Certified Financial Planner as it represents the highest professional certification that can be awarded to a financial planner.

Goals

During her 16 years in the industry and the breadth of expertise she has obtained during this time, Janine has built up a strong client base and enjoys the rewarding challenge of working with individuals to achieve their financial goals.  Janine looks forward to the opportunity of assisting you with yours.

Email

janine@empirefp.com.au

Frans Walschots, Property Adviser

Background

Since graduating with a Bachelor Of Business (Accounting & Economics) in 1985, Frans has practiced as a Public and Company Accountant before becoming a Financial Planner in the late 80’s. In 1995 Frans established his own Financial Planning practice developing a very successful and respected firm before leaving the industry in 2006 to pursue property development and other business opportunities. Frans commenced with Empire in 2011 to provide professional advice on property investment to Empire clients

Goals

Frans is passionate about utilising his experience to help clients generate wealth through investment property as part of Empire’s holistic approach to financial planning.

Email

frans@empirefp.com.au

Alicia Ermini, Office Manager

Alicia is an invaluable member of the Empire team performing the role of Practice Manager.  As well as assisting in the strategic financial development and design of Empire Financial Planning, as Practice Manager, Alicia overseas the smooth operations of Empire and is always challenging our team.  Alicia enjoys personal contact with clients on a regular basis and plays a key role in developing client relations.

Background

Alicia joined the Empire team in 2001, and now in her 10th year, has enjoyed forging strong relationships with our clients.

Goals

Alicia seeks to maintain the great repport she has with clients and is passionate about ensuring that client’s needs are met.  With her wealth of knowledge at Empire Financial Planning coupled with her warm personality, she is well placed to contribute to the team goal of assisting you with your financial planning.

Email

alicia@empirefp.com.au

Gail Grady, Client Service Manager

In her role as Client Care Manager, Gail has the important task of ensuring that our Client Service is of the highest standard and is a standard that she maintains with the highest of confidentiality and integrity.

Background

Gail joined the Empire team in 2003 after 20 years of experience in the Banking Industry.  This background has proved invaluable and contributed greatly to the operations of the Empire Office.

Education

Gail is committed to her ongoing professional development and building on her extensive work experience.  She is currently studying externally advancing her skills in MYOB and bookkeeping in general.

Goals

Gail enjoys the contact she has with our clients and over the years has had the opportunity to build strong and endearing relationships.  Her attention to detail and efficiency with client’s requests is one of her strongest assets.  Gail enjoys the opportunity for developing her skills further in Financial Services. 

Email

gail@empirefp.com.au

Dan Wang, Financial Analyst

Background

As a financial analyst and assistant to our financial planners Dan is an integral member of our team. Working closely with the advisers, Dan analyses our clients financial positions and prepares strategies to assist clients in achieving their financial goals.

Education

 FFollFollowing his Bachelor of Actuarial Studies at ANU, Dan has completed a Master of Actuarial Studies. He is an affilliate member of the Australian Institute of Actuaries. 

Goals

After spending 4 years studying full time at the Australian National University, Dan is very excited to be putting his specialised skills into practice and has already proved to being a valuable asset to our Team. 

Email

  dan@empirefp.com.au   

Mingjie Qin, Financial Analyst

Background

As a financial analyst and assistant to our financial  planners Mingjie is an integral member of our team. Working closely with the advisers, Mingjie analyses our clients financial positions and prepares strategies to assist clients in achieving their financial goals.

Education

Mingjie has completed a Bachelor of Commerce.

Goals

After spending 3 years studying full time at the Australian National University, Mingjie is very excited to be putting her specialised skills into practice and has already proved to being a valuable asset to our Team.

Email

mingjie@empirefp.com.au

Carol Loke-Nichol, Client Service Manager

Carol is a valuable asset to the office with strong administration skills and a delightful personality.

Background

During her time with the Empire Team, Carol has made her mark in contributing a great deal to the running of the office in a friendly, competent and efficient manner.

Goals

Carol wishes to continue providing a welcoming and efficient level of service as the first point of call for clients to Empire Financial Planning. Carol prides herself in being efficient, courteous and helpful to all clients she encounters.

Email

carol@empirefp.com.au

Julian Salvi, Financial Analyst

Background

Julian is a professional Rugby Union player currently signed with the Leicester Tigers.  Julian joined Empire in 2011 when he was playing for the ACT Brumbies.  While in the United Kingdom, Julian remains an integral member of the "Empire Team" as he assists our expat clients.  Julian is highly dedicated and extremely professional. He possesses exceptional leadership skills having had the opportunity to display these both on and off the field. Prior to working with us at Empire, Julian worked for Money Wise (wealth management advisers) in Bath (UK) and Macquarie Bank (Canberra).

Education

With a strong comitment to professional development, Julian is currently completing his Master of Applied Finance (with specialisation in Financial Planning) through KAPLAN Professional. He has completed a Bachelor of Business through Monash University and is a qualified personal trainer with a Cert IV in Fitness from the Australian Institute of Fitness.

Goals

Julian has brought specialised experience and sound knowledge to the Empire Team and that of its clients.  His analytical ability is an imperative addition to the already professional members of the Empire Team.  Julian wishes to ensure that all clients realise that all statistics and information he gathers is one step closer to clients having a profitable and sound investment future.

Email

julian@empirefp.com.au