Wealth Management by
Gillespie Advisory

Phone: (02) 6260 4994
Email: john@gillespieadvisory.com.au

Authorised Representative of Gillespie Finance Directions Pty Ltd (237615)

John Gillespie is the Founder, Chairperson and Legal Director of Gillespie Advisory.

He brings nearly four decades of experience in business advisory and financial management services, providing high-quality advice for a broad range of businesses and individuals.

At Gillespie Advisory, John provides leadership and guidance to a team of over 20 advisors and consultants in a number of professional disciplines. He ensures the quality and culture of our service delivery is of the highest standard, and always in the best interest of our clients.

As a Chartered Accountant, Certified Financial Planner, and Accredited Mortgage Consultant, John understands the support and guidance required at various stages of your business and personal financial journey. He has deep knowledge and practical experience working with small and medium enterprises and bringing an unparalleled understanding of the challenges and complexities of business ownership and operations.

John and his wife Anita, have three adult children Rebecca, Robert and Ben, and are looking forward to the next chapter in welcoming their first grandchild later this year. John and Anita’s families have a long history of supporting Marist College Canberra and involvement in local sporting communities and charities throughout Canberra and Queanbeyan. John is also a keen rugby enthusiast, and always up for a passionate chat about the latest footy game.

Phone: (02) 6260 9718
Email: stuart@gillespieadvisory.com.au

Authorised Representative of Gillespie Finance Directions Pty Ltd (464725)

Stuart is a Director/Senior Financial Adviser within the Wealth Management area at Gillespie Advisory.

He enjoys helping clients realise their financial objectives by providing quality advice. Stuart is committed to providing his clients with a high level of service in a professional manner, including strategies to cover wealth creation and protection, maximising Centrelink benefits. minimising tax to helping clients achieve their retirement goals.

With over 20 years of experience providing advice to a wide range of clients, Stuart is very passionate about the financial wellbeing of his clients and strives to get everyone who goes through the advice process into a stronger position year on year. Achieving great outcomes for clients has been fundamental to Stuart’s success in the Financial Services Industry.

Outside of work, Stuart enjoys spending time with his family, visiting places of interest in Australia, and even an occasional round of golf when his family let him!

Phone: (02) 6215 9708
Email: michelle@gillespieadvisory.com.au

Authorised Representative of Gillespie Finance Directions Pty Ltd (1006291)

Michelle is a Director / Senior Financial Adviser within the Wealth Management area at Gillespie Advisory.

As a financial adviser, Michelle provides professional and individual advice through strategic planning – including wealth creation, investment management, and risk.  She also provides advice relating (but not limited to) cashflow strategies (pre and post-retirement), estate planning (relating to superannuation), and Centrelink.  Michelle takes the time to understand her clients' lifestyle and financial goals and objectives and works alongside her ongoing clients over the long term to assist them in achieving their goals.  Her attention to detail, listening skills, and empathy are symbols of her appreciation to her clients. 

Outside of work, Michelle is married with a teenage daughter and of course the family a dog.  Michelle and her family love to travel within Australia and overseas. In her spare time (on the weekends) you may find Michelle cooking up a storm in the kitchen at home or doing the odd bit of cake decorating.