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Gladstone

55 Goondoon St, Gladstone, Queensland 4680

phone: 1300 346 837

fax: 1300 546 837

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55 Goondoon St, Gladstone, Queensland 4680

the Gladstone office

Invest Blue provides Financial Advice in Gladstone. Our new office is located across the road from the Entertainment Centre, just up the road from the Library. There is client parking available at the Library and the Entertainment Centre. We are equipped with a strong team of Financial Planners, as well as a dedicated Lending team who support advice and strategy development for those looking for home or investment mortgages. In fact, our lending team has developed on the strength of our acquisition of Home Loans Etc. and we continue to offer great service from that team who are now supported by our larger business. Our Financial Planners are backed by a knowledgeable Advice team who support the development of individual strategies as well as dedicated Relationship Managers who work hard every day keeping in touch with our clients. If you are interested in having a chat, get in touch and we will work out the best way to get you started.

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Chris Andersen
Chris Andersen
Financial Adviser

LI logo“I want to make a difference by ensuring everyone I meet with has a better understanding of their financial and lifestyle situation, with a focus on what’s important to them. I want to empower clients to make the changes required to get the most out of life.”

Chris has been a financial adviser with Invest Blue for overa decade. Prior to that he gained experience in accounting and management roles, resulting in more than 15 years' experience within the business and financial services industry.

Chris is a proud Gladstone local, having grown up in Boyne Island.  He is passionate about enabling his clients to have a better understanding of their financial situation and how to achieve their goals, believing this allows them to dream bigger and really see that it’s possible.

Chris is a firm believer that community organisations play a large part in bringing a community together.  His involvement through school and club based rugby league and the Gladstone Aquatic Therapy Association, among other things, help Chris feel he is giving back to a region that offers so much.

Chris enjoys music, sport and loves nothing better than good food shared amongst family and friends.  Whilst he and his wife enjoy travel, you will usually find them relaxing down at the beach at Tannum or Agnes.

Areas of specialisation

  • Wealth creation strategies
  • Debt and cash-flow management
  • Personal wealth protection
  • Transition to retirement strategies
  • Retirement planning strategies
  • Lending solutions
  • Self Managed Super Funds

Memberships

  • Financial Planning Association of Australia
  • AMP Financial Planners Association

Qualifications and Professional Accreditations

  • Graduate Diploma of Financial Services (Financial Planning)
  • Undertaking Master of Financial Services (Financial Planning)
  • Most Trusted Adviser designation; Beddoes Institute
  • Most Trusted Adviser 2023

LI logo“I want to make a difference by ensuring everyone I meet with has a better understanding of their financial and lifestyle situation, with a focus on what’s important to them. I want to empower clients to make the changes required to get the most out of life.”

Chris has been a financial adviser with Invest Blue for overa decade. Prior to that he gained experience in accounting and management roles, resulting in more than 15 years' experience within the business and financial services industry.

Chris is a proud Gladstone local, having grown up in Boyne Island.  He is passionate about enabling his clients to have a better understanding of their financial situation and how to achieve their goals, believing this allows them to dream bigger and really see that it’s possible.

Chris is a firm believer that community organisations play a large part in bringing a community together.  His involvement through school and club based rugby league and the Gladstone Aquatic Therapy Association, among other things, help Chris feel he is giving back to a region that offers so much.

Chris enjoys music, sport and loves nothing better than good food shared amongst family and friends.  Whilst he and his wife enjoy travel, you will usually find them relaxing down at the beach at Tannum or Agnes.

Areas of specialisation

  • Wealth creation strategies
  • Debt and cash-flow management
  • Personal wealth protection
  • Transition to retirement strategies
  • Retirement planning strategies
  • Lending solutions
  • Self Managed Super Funds

Memberships

  • Financial Planning Association of Australia
  • AMP Financial Planners Association

Qualifications and Professional Accreditations

  • Graduate Diploma of Financial Services (Financial Planning)
  • Undertaking Master of Financial Services (Financial Planning)
  • Most Trusted Adviser designation; Beddoes Institute
  • Most Trusted Adviser 2023

Tony Martin
Tony Martin
Financial Planner

"I love my job as a financial planner. There is no greater satisfaction for me than helping my clients to achieve their goals and dreams.

Planning what you want your life to look like is not just about dollars, it is exploring what is most important to you and what motivates you. I love helping people to uncover what money means to them and helping them implement strategies to help them to live their best possible life!

I firmly believe that a good relationship built on trust and open communication with clients is of utmost importance. I am passionate about teaching good financial habits and enjoy educating and empowering my clients to make smart financial decisions."

Tony started in the Financial Planning industry as an advisor in 2016, after 17 years as a professional rugby league player in Australia and the UK.

Tony grew up in the Central Qld area and moved back in 2012. He enjoys spending family time with his wife Mel and son Tana. When not out playing sport himself, he can often be found out coaching kids around the area.

Areas of Specialisation:

  • Strategic advice and Financial Improvement Strategies
  • Transition to retirement strategies
  • Budgeting and cashflow management
  • Wealth creation
  • Personal wealth protection
  • Retirement planning strategies

Qualifications/Professional Accreditations:

  • Diploma of Financial Planning
  • Advanced Diploma of Financial Planning
  • Most Trusted Adviser 2023

"I love my job as a financial planner. There is no greater satisfaction for me than helping my clients to achieve their goals and dreams.

Planning what you want your life to look like is not just about dollars, it is exploring what is most important to you and what motivates you. I love helping people to uncover what money means to them and helping them implement strategies to help them to live their best possible life!

I firmly believe that a good relationship built on trust and open communication with clients is of utmost importance. I am passionate about teaching good financial habits and enjoy educating and empowering my clients to make smart financial decisions."

Tony started in the Financial Planning industry as an advisor in 2016, after 17 years as a professional rugby league player in Australia and the UK.

Tony grew up in the Central Qld area and moved back in 2012. He enjoys spending family time with his wife Mel and son Tana. When not out playing sport himself, he can often be found out coaching kids around the area.

Areas of Specialisation:

  • Strategic advice and Financial Improvement Strategies
  • Transition to retirement strategies
  • Budgeting and cashflow management
  • Wealth creation
  • Personal wealth protection
  • Retirement planning strategies

Qualifications/Professional Accreditations:

  • Diploma of Financial Planning
  • Advanced Diploma of Financial Planning
  • Most Trusted Adviser 2023

Lauren Bell
Lauren Bell
Associate

Prior to joining InvestBlue, Lauren worked at a Financial Planning firm in Tasmania, in an admin/manager role for 18 months. Lauren has worked in administration roles for approximately 5 years in vastly different fields but she has found a passion for financial planning and developing relationships with clients.

Lauren has completed her Diploma of Financial Planning and Certificate Ill in Business and she is eager to continue developing her knowledge and further her education.

Outside of work, she enjoys outdoors and sporting activities, such as camping, fishing, AFL and netball. She also enjoys spending time with her family and friends and taking her sausage dog Bron exploring with her.

She moved from Northern Tasmania to Queensland to experience life as a Queenslander, spend more time with her family that lives up there and of course chase the warmer weather.

She loves meeting new peopåe and taking on new challenges and she looks forward to her future with InvestBlue.

Prior to joining InvestBlue, Lauren worked at a Financial Planning firm in Tasmania, in an admin/manager role for 18 months. Lauren has worked in administration roles for approximately 5 years in vastly different fields but she has found a passion for financial planning and developing relationships with clients.

Lauren has completed her Diploma of Financial Planning and Certificate Ill in Business and she is eager to continue developing her knowledge and further her education.

Outside of work, she enjoys outdoors and sporting activities, such as camping, fishing, AFL and netball. She also enjoys spending time with her family and friends and taking her sausage dog Bron exploring with her.

She moved from Northern Tasmania to Queensland to experience life as a Queenslander, spend more time with her family that lives up there and of course chase the warmer weather.

She loves meeting new peopåe and taking on new challenges and she looks forward to her future with InvestBlue.

Nicole Woodward
Nicole Woodward
Relationship Manager

Prior to joining Invest Blue, Nicole, a born and bred Gladstone local, worked as a teacher aide as well as in office management and human resources within the child safety sector. She is passionate about helping people identify and achieve their goals and is excited to continue this with Invest Blue.

Nicole is currently working towards her Bachelor of Human Services, Human Resources, and Leadership and is looking forward to applying her skills and understanding to the Financial Planning industry.

Outside of work, Nicole’s children keep her busy and she enjoys spending time with her family, in the garden, or socializing with friends.

Prior to joining Invest Blue, Nicole, a born and bred Gladstone local, worked as a teacher aide as well as in office management and human resources within the child safety sector. She is passionate about helping people identify and achieve their goals and is excited to continue this with Invest Blue.

Nicole is currently working towards her Bachelor of Human Services, Human Resources, and Leadership and is looking forward to applying her skills and understanding to the Financial Planning industry.

Outside of work, Nicole’s children keep her busy and she enjoys spending time with her family, in the garden, or socializing with friends.

Katy Brown
Katy Brown
Relationship Manager

“I enjoy connecting with the clients and building a relationship with them during a time or situation that can be daunting and overwhelming."

Katy joined Invest Blue in March 2020. Prior to working with Invest Blue Katy worked in customer service & retail for 22 years. She believes amazing & honest customer service to be the nucleus of a great client relationship.

Outside of work Katy enjoys spending time outdoors with her family and can be found most weekends at local sport or at the beach.

“I enjoy connecting with the clients and building a relationship with them during a time or situation that can be daunting and overwhelming."

Katy joined Invest Blue in March 2020. Prior to working with Invest Blue Katy worked in customer service & retail for 22 years. She believes amazing & honest customer service to be the nucleus of a great client relationship.

Outside of work Katy enjoys spending time outdoors with her family and can be found most weekends at local sport or at the beach.

Rosielyn Godinez-Lamboson
Rosielyn Godinez-Lamboson
Administrative Assistant

"At Invest Blue, People are willing to help, and they are fun to be with"

Rosielyn took up AB MassComm in College and she previously worked as a call centre agent and then as an FPA for Announcer/Infocus prior to joining Invest Blue.

Working in the financial planning industry gave her an idea of how should she manage her money and plan for retirement. The 2-week Christmas vacation is also something she looks forward to every year where she gets to spend quality time with her loved ones.

In her spare time, Rosilyn loves spending time with her son, teaching him new things and playing the guitar with him. She also loves listening to music while cleaning the house

"At Invest Blue, People are willing to help, and they are fun to be with"

Rosielyn took up AB MassComm in College and she previously worked as a call centre agent and then as an FPA for Announcer/Infocus prior to joining Invest Blue.

Working in the financial planning industry gave her an idea of how should she manage her money and plan for retirement. The 2-week Christmas vacation is also something she looks forward to every year where she gets to spend quality time with her loved ones.

In her spare time, Rosilyn loves spending time with her son, teaching him new things and playing the guitar with him. She also loves listening to music while cleaning the house

Maelissa Los Baños
Maelissa Los Baños
Administrative Assistant

"I like working with Invest Blue as they value their employees and maintain work-life balance".

Maelissa graduated with a degree of Bachelor of Science in Business Administration major in Human Resources Development Management. She has previously worked as an HR Assistant in an International Hardware company for 4 years.

She loves working in the financial planning industry because she likes enhancing her skills in the financial industry and interacting more with people.

In her spare time, she likes taking photos and playing online games.

"I like working with Invest Blue as they value their employees and maintain work-life balance".

Maelissa graduated with a degree of Bachelor of Science in Business Administration major in Human Resources Development Management. She has previously worked as an HR Assistant in an International Hardware company for 4 years.

She loves working in the financial planning industry because she likes enhancing her skills in the financial industry and interacting more with people.

In her spare time, she likes taking photos and playing online games.

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