John Strange CFP, Dip FP, Dip All

Current role: Practice Principal and Senior Adviser

I began my working life as a research test engineer with Rolls Royce Aircraft Engines, working on the Concord. I joined the financial planning industry over 28 years ago, when Chris and I opened our first practice. The Cairns office of Personal Financial Designs opened in January 2002, following our move to Cairns in 1998. I specialise in providing comprehensive advice to small business owners about how they can maximise their opportunities and build personal wealth especially using Self Managed Superannuation Funds. My vision is to provide clients with superior advice and service, whilst continuously raising the bar on our level of expertise and service.

Chris Strange

Current Role: Client Services

I have worked with John in the finance planning industry since we opened our first practice in Adelaide in 1984. Whilst John handles the financial planning aspect of our business; marketing, client services and anything to help the client is my area. I have loved Cairns, ever since we moved here in 1998 and I am glad to be a part of the community of Cairns. I have the reputation of welcoming clients in the office with tasty goodies and a selection of fine teas and great coffee.

Sinead Chrost

Current Role: Administration

A Cairns local, I have fulfilled my long held ambition to work in the financial planning industry and joining the team at Personal Financial Designs has been a great way to start. With a goal of becoming a financial advisor, I am currently building my knowledge base as an Administrator, which involves maintaining and storing client records, preparing files for client appointments and updating client information on our database. I am currently studying the Diploma of Financial Planning (DFP).

Paula Loschi DIP FS

Current Role: Paraplanner

With over 10 years of experience working in a number of roles within the financial planning industry, I am very excited to be working as a Paraplanner at Personal Financial Designs. My role involves working closely with the Financial Planner to assist in the formulation of strategies, the preparation of financial plans, the conduct of financial modeling and liaising with investment managers. I look forward to working hard to provide our clients with the best possible outcomes. I am currently studying an Advanced Diploma of Financial Planning (ADFP).