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RIC BAKER
DIRECTOR
Ric has been in the finance industry since 2004. He specialises in assisting his clients with both Financial Advice and their credit needs, disciplines that are often intertwined. Ric’s passion is obvious from the first meeting and his willingness to find the right solutions for his clients remains paramount. Ric holds a Diploma of Financial Planning as well as a Diploma of Finance and Mortgage Broking Management. His industry memberships include being an approved Credit Adviser™ of the Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia (MFAA), an Associate Financial Planner (AFP) of the esteemed Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) and a Practitioner Member of the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA). Ric is constantly completing study across all areas to ensure he is up to date in an ever changing industry and environment.
Away from work, Ric loves spending time with Lara and daughter Madison. When not with them, he can be found on the golf course or at the gym.
LARA BAKER
PARTNER
Lara started her career in the financial services industry over 17 years ago working in her family’s business. In the early stages she was attracted to the area of Personal Risk Insurance as realised
what an integral part of the plan it was. She has since built an incredible knowledge base and become a specialist in this area. Lara comes from a 3rd generation Financial Planning family with her Grandfather, Father and brothers having worked in the industry.
Her father Kevin was a pioneer in the industry, particularly in the Self Managed Superannuation sector and he still provides valuable insight even whilst enjoying his retirement.
Outside of work Lara loves spending time with her family at the beach and visiting friends.
Lara assists with the tailoring and implementation of personal protection advice to Ric's clients, along with a lot of the behind the scenes work at Finesse Advisory.
Zeke Innes
ASSOCIATE ADVISER
Zeke took a keen interest in the finance industry after finishing school. He is studying a Bachelor of Business (Finance) majoring in Financial Planning part time at Griffith University.
If he's not at the office or hitting the books, Zeke spends his time with partner Ruby, on the golf course or at the gym.
Zeke assists Ric to look after his high valued financial advice clients.
MELISSA VISSER
CREDIT ASSOCIATE
Following in her fathers’ footsteps, Melissa began her career in business by completing her Bachelor of Business Management from Griffith University. Since then, she has had a diverse range of roles including Administration in the Education sector, being a Foster Carer and raising her four daughters.
Outside of work Melissa loves going for long walks in her neighbouring bushland and spending time with her husband, daughters and two Ragdoll cats.
Melissa assists Ric with his valued credit clients to ensure they receive top level service.
EBONY STEWART
RISK SPECIALIST
With a decade of experience in financial services, Ebony has obtained a vast range of experience from various roles throughout this period. With a key focus on personal insurance, Ebony has a Certificate 4 in both business administration and Life insurance underwriting.
Having worked with both financial advisers and insurance companies, Ebony has the advantage of understanding insurance from both an advice and back end insurance product / underwriting perspective.
Outside of the office you can find Ebony at the beach with her two British bulldogs or tending to her abundant veggie garden.
Ebony assists Ric with his highly valued personal insurance clients.