Having spent 8 years in London and gaining experience as a Fund Manager, Mike is well positioned to impart his knowledge of investments with our clients in assisting them to better understand their wealth creation strategies. Armed with this knowledge, Mike is keen to use his experience to engage with clients and help them explore what is important to them so they can achieve the goals and life they desire.

Personally:

During Mike’s former years he spent many family holidays and boarding school ‘leave passes’ on the Northern Beaches with his extended family. These days Mike loves spending time with his family and friends, keeping fit by taking part in various cycling events, beach swims and triathlons, as well as being involved with surfing and Nippers at his local surf club in Mona Vale. Married to Sara and with two children, Isabella and James, he enjoys getting involved with his children’s extra curricular and sporting activities.

Mark commenced his career in the financial planning industry in 1997. Before becoming an
adviser, he held several specialist and senior roles across some of Australia’s leading wealth
businesses. For more than a decade he was responsible for the training and support of financial
advisers, with a particular emphasis on the formation of strategy for their clients.
Mark’s in-depth experience, education and passion for clients provides an ideal foundation for
wealth advice to his clients.

Personally

Family and friends are a key focus for Mark outside of work, with him regularly spending time out
and about with his wife Di and their two teenage boys Jed and Kye. He loves to be active,
particularly when this involves sport, travel or renovating. Mark loves the ocean and surfing, and
is a keen snow skier. He is also a qualified executive coach as well as a certified personal
trainer.

Phil has worked in the financial planning industry since 1996 and has been providing financial advice to clients since 1998.  In recent years Phil has featured in professional training videos and Phil’s opinion has been sought by journalists and industry associations wanting to know his views on issues facing the financial advice industry in Australia.  Clients tell us that Phil is a ‘rare find’.  He is able to communicate to clients in language they understand and cut through the complexity and jargon. He genuinely cares for each and every client and has a ‘whatever it takes’ attitude when it comes to protecting his client’s wealth and shooting for their goals.  Today Chrysalis is an award winning, independently owned advisory practice which employs a team of like-minded individuals all committed to making a meaningful difference in our client’s lives.

Personally

Post university the opportunity arose for Phil to take what he thought would be a short break from teaching to explore the world as a Long haul flight attendant with Qantas.  Phil then wanted to put his tertiary study and natural skillsets to work in order to make a contribution to the lives of others. So he embarked on a search that ultimately led him to a financial advisory career.  These days when not sitting behind the desk, Phil ‘s priority is his family, friends and his faith.  He is married to Silvie and has two daughters, Annika & Saskia.  He enjoys his fishing, tennis, 4WD adventures, overseas travel, fitness training and surfing.  Phil also serves at a community soup kitchen at his church in Manly, is a Justice Of The Peace and sits on the advisory board of a global children’s ministry organisation.  

Having worked at Chrysalis Lifestyle Planning since 2008, Jo brings a wealth of knowledge to her role and prides herself on her professionalism and the ability to engage and communicate with clients of all ages.  Jo is a loyal and integral member of the Chrysalis team and works collaboratively to ensure clients receive the best possible experience.

Personally

Jo treasures time spent with her family – her husband, Peter, and their two children. She thrives on balancing the demands of family life with a rewarding professional career, embracing the challenges that come with both.

Sanders holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree with majors in Accounting and Economics and Honours in Financial Analysis and Portfolio Management and an Advanced Diploma of Financial Planning.

Sanders loves being outdoors riding his bikes, either with friends or at a more relaxed pace with his wife Debbie and two daughters, or enjoying all that the beautiful beaches and headlands offer in the Northern Beaches.

Sanders is looking forward to seeing his daughters complete their university studies and visiting family all over the world when traveling is back to normal again.

“Chrysalis is such a great place to work, we have an amazing team who are all dedicated to providing a first-class experience to our clients”.

A perfect weekend for Cindy would be paddle-boarding around Pittwater or a walk at North Head followed by breakfast with family and friends.

Born and bred on the Northern Beaches Sophie feels deeply connected to the sea and bush surrounding her home in Manly. She balances part-time work at Chrysalis with being a Mum to Millie. Sophie enjoys swimming in the harbour, walking the trails at North Head and playing trivia in a team of two with her husband Greg. She sings in a women’s community choir and is learning to play the ukulele.

With her strategic thinking, vast client service experience and communication skills; she continues to support our Lifestyle Planners to help our clients create the life they want.  She enjoys working closely with the Chrysalis team off site. 

Personally
At home Justine’s biggest accomplishment is bringing up five daughters.  Supported by her husband Troy, they have mastered the art of juggling their work and personal lives. Justine loves the beach and her favorite things in life are family holidays…..as many as possible. Her greatest sporting achievements include skydiving, white water rafting and a hole in one.