Meet Our Team
In addition to our own services, we have access to a huge reservoir of technical expertise and practical experience in a wide range of areas. These include investments, risk insurance, superannuation (including self-managed superannuation), estate planning and other legal matters, retirement and aged care planning, business advice and inter-generational financial planning.
The Team
Andrew Malins
Director
Andrew has 28 years of experience advising clients in small and medium enterprises and personal financial affairs. During that time, he has specialised in tax and business strategies, taking a holistic approach to the financial management of his client’s financial affairs, with a particular interest in investing and planning for retirement.
As well as being an Authorised Representative, Andrew is a registered Chartered Accountant, Tax Agent, public practitioner and a member of the Australian Institute of Management (AIM) and the Taxation Institute.
Andrew Malins is an authorised representative (330831) of CIP Licensing Limited (AFSL 471728)
Chris Flook
Foundation Partner
Chris is a foundation partner of the firm and has over 35 years of experience in financial planning and advice. Chris attained a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of NSW in 1971 and had been a long time member of the Financial Planning Association & the Institute of Public Accountants before recently retiring in July 2020. Although Chris is now retired from advising, he still remains an integral member of our investment committee.
Ryan Grant
Director/Senior Financial Adviser
Ryan has been in the Financial Planning industry since 2004 and holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Financial Planning and Investment and is accredited for advice on Self-Managed Super Funds (SMSF) and Aged Care specialties. Ryan has a particular interest in wealth accumulation strategies, investment product analysis, portfolio construction and personal risk insurance, working with his clients to develop balanced financial and lifestyle plans for families and business owners. Ryan’s passion is helping clients improve their financial literacy and guide them through superannuation, investments and retirement planning to achieve their specific goals and give them peace of mind on their financial future. Ryan has developed and run numerous budget courses and training with local not for profit organisations.
Ryan holds the Financial Planner AFP® designation and is a member of the Financial Planning Association (FPA). Ryan has a background in Advice Quality, is a registered tax (financial) adviser with the Tax Practitioners Board, a Justice of the Peace (Qualified), and member of the Queensland Justice Association.
Ryan Grant is an authorised representative (322428) of CIP Licensing Limited (AFSL 471728).
Gaylyn Geall
Paraplanner/Associate Adviser
Gaylyn has 15 years’ experience in the financial services industry across a number of roles including administration, operations, compliance and sales in Asset Management. These senior roles have provided Gaylyn the opportunity to broaden her development in investment and market knowledge, working with some of the worlds leading investment managers.
Gaylyn holds a Diploma of Financial Planning and is currently undertaking post-graduate studies in Financial Planning.
Gaylyn has a passion for investments and is driven by assisting our financial advisers with the delivery of quality advice to ensure our clients achieve their financial goals – now and in the future.
Michelle Wacker
Financial Services Assistant
Michelle joined Affinity in the role of Financial Services Assistant in 2016. Michelle holds a Diploma in Financial Planning and a Bachelor of Arts. Michelle is a member of the Financial Planning Association. She is a passionate member of our team who enjoys assisting the Advisors in helping our clients reach their financial goals. With her excellent organisation skills, problem solving abilities and industry knowledge, Michelle juggles all of the behind the scene work for our office to ensure we deliver the ultimate service for our clients.
Michelle Wacker is an authorised representative (1268663) of CIP Licensing Limited (AFSL 471728).
Ashleigh Jones
Client Services Assistant
Ashleigh is our Client Services Assistant. With a background in legal and accounting administration, Ashleigh joined the Affinity team in 2017. In her role, Ashleigh enjoys assisting with the implementation of Financial Advice. She is the friendly face who greets our clients and is dedicated to providing the utmost level of service and ongoing support to all our clients.
Ashleigh is a Justice of the Peace (Qualified).
Ingrid Maddox
Client Service Officer
Ingrid has been working in the financial services industry since early 2012. In that time, she has held various roles consisting of administration, advising, client services and paraplanning. This diverse experience has assisted Ingrid to complete a Graduate Diploma of Financial Planning and build a strong industry knowledge to assist her team and clients whom she works alongside closely.
Ingrid is a Justice of the Peace (Qualified).