Our team

Andrew has worked in the financial services industry since 1995, being initially employed as an Associate Financial Adviser with some of Australia's leading financial institutions. He then started to operate his own Financial Planning Practice in 2006 going on to build Personal Wealth Solutions to the successful and respected business that it is today.

He has attained the Graduate Diploma of Financial Planning and has been an Associate Practitioner Member (AFP®) of the Financial Advice Association Australia ("FAAA") since 2000. Andrew also continues to diligently keep his knowledge and skills up to date to ensure that he is able to provide the very best advice to our clients on an ongoing basis.

Away from the business, Andrew loves to spend time with family and friends, travel with his wife Raechelle, as well as getting out fishing and exploring the local coast and waterways in his boat.

Melanie Hennessey has over 20 years’ experience in the financial services industry and is known for her calm, practical approach and unwavering attention to detail. A graduate of Kaplan, Melanie achieved an average High Distinction grade and brings both technical expertise and real‑world experience to every client interaction.

Melanie specialises in managing the detailed, time‑consuming and often complex aspects of the advice process that are critical to achieving quality outcomes. Her strength lies in handling the “micro” and administrative complexity, ensuring nothing is overlooked and freeing clients and colleagues to focus on informed decision‑making and long‑term goals. Reliable, organised and highly client‑focused, Melanie is someone you can confidently rely on to have your back.

Melanie is also a Commissioner for Declarations, providing additional assurance and support for clients when formal documentation is required.

Outside of work, Melanie enjoys painting, glamping, and spending time on adventures with her family. Whether she’s being creative or exploring the outdoors, she values the balance these pursuits bring and the chance to recharge away from busy schedules.

Jen works at our Bundaberg office but looks after us all keeping things running smoothly in both our Bundaberg and Gladstone locations. Jen has gained extensive experience in Financial Planning offices over the years having previously worked in a range of roles as a Financial Planner, Paraplanner, Office Manager and Planners Assistant. 

Outside of work you can find Jen on the beach, she is an active member of the Bundaberg Surf Life Saving Club and enjoys her spare time volunteering and running the local Silver Salties program.

Needing a change in career and lifestyle in 2016 I chose to do the one thing that I said that I would never do…..work with my husband. Oddly enough though, we barely see each other throughout the working day! My role within the business is to basically support everyone else in their roles, plus the nitty gritty work behind the scenes that makes every business run efficiently.

My favourite part of my role here is talking to our gorgeous clients when I call them to book their reviews. Andrew has such a great rapport with his clients that they store Personal Wealth Solutions’ phone number as just Andrew - so when I call I am instantly greeted with a bright cheery Hello Andrew. My response is generally….“Close it’s his boss Raechelle!”

It's true, I love to travel and spend my time with family and friends and quite often all together at the same time. While Andrew is out on his boat, you will quite often find me in the garden as I love a manicured lawn.

Sally brings 15 years of experience from the banking and finance sector to her role as a Client Service Officer here at Personal Wealth Solutions. Currently, she is furthering her expertise by studying for a Certificate IV in HR Management.

Away from the office she loves spending time with her family, exploring nature and camping. Sally also enjoys buying plants and appreciating their beauty but has come to the realisation she is not the best plant mum and should probably admit defeat and stick to the plastic ones.

Sally is dedicated to providing exceptional service and support and is excited to get to know our current and future PWS clients.