Like many others I’ve spent my working life doing something I never thought I’d do. When I was at school I wanted to do something medical - but didn't really know what. Long story short I didn’t get the marks I needed for Medicine, did a Commerce degree and my first real job was working for a Bank. While we all like to knock the banks, it was actually a great place to start a career and get exposed to finance, law, property, investments, people, goals and achievement.I moved out of banking and into Financial Planning 22+ years ago looking for a way to be in control of my own destiny - tick. And low and behold - now I do what doctors do - tick.• I see lots of patients (clients) • I find out about their (financial) health and goals• I give prescriptions (strategies) that help them get well and • I get them to buy into the solutions so they can stay well long term.Things I love about the Financial Planning are• people think finance is complicated and I get to show them it's much simpler than they thought• I get to use my nerdy side and come up with strategies that make a difference• we show people how to be in control of their own future.The clients I tend to work with come via their accountants or as referrals from family or friends. They are often • hard working, time poor, small business owners who appreciate that good advice and strong relationships allow them to focus on what they do well.• employees who have already started building wealth for their retirement but don't know if they are on track.• people approaching or in retirement who want the maximum benefit from the years of work they've invested and are looking forward to some peace of mind in retirement.Outside work I enjoy surfing Noosa's point breaks, the view from the middle of a Rugby field, hacking up a golf course, noodling on my guitar and coffee and red wine with friends.BDMs note. Send me emails that mention "reaching out" or "connecting" and you won't get in the front door!