Meet the people who are helping our clients to be healthy, wealthy and happy.

OUR TEAM

Life is full of transitions. Some are planned and looked forward to, others are thrust upon us. We’ve helped hundreds of people make thousands of transitions.

Evalesco is a highly-experienced financial advisory business located in Sydney. It’s our purpose to empower our clients, through the delivery of great financial advice, to be healthy, wealthy and happy. We help make your financial success much easier. Whether you’re struggling with information overload, finding balance between making financial progress and enjoying your lifestyle now, or if you’re just time poor – we’ve got the strategies, tools and tactics to help.

We’ve helped hundreds of people plan for and transition with confidence to the lifestyle that
they want in retirement. We know the impact of good holistic financial advice can make and we have the life experience, technical capability and quality support team that can make that
difference for you.

Jeff Thurecht

CEO

Marshall Brentnall

CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER & DIRECTOR

Belinda Marley-Wallace

GENERAL MANAGER

Melody Edwards

SENIOR FINANCIAL ADVISER & AGED CARE SPECIALIST

Blake Cullen

SENIOR FINANCIAL ADVISER

Paul Luu

FINANCIAL ADVISER - INSURANCE SPECIALIST

Virginia Block

FINANCIAL ADVISER

Jasmyn Stekovic

FINANCIAL ADVISER

Amber Lin

FINANCIAL ADVISER

Kristi Teasel

MORTGAGE BROKER

Jenny Porter

ASSOCIATE

Mai Anh Nguyen

ASSOCIATE

Kate Buhagiar

MARKETING MANAGER

Lisa Faferko

BUSINESS SERVICES MANAGER

Olivia Bosevski

BUSINESS SUPPORT OFFICER

Precy Navarro

LICENSEE SUPPORT OFFICER

Lilian Malig-on

SME RETIREMENT AND AGED CARE

Ashley Aguirre

SENIOR PARAPLANNER - INSURANCE

Hazelle Colita

FINANCIAL PLANNING ASSISTANT

Raphael Imperial

FINANCIAL PLANNING ASSISTANT

Harold Amaba

FINANCIAL PLANNING ASSISTANT

Karyl Velez

FINANCIAL PLANNING ASSISTANT

Charles Barrios

FINANCIAL PLANNING ASSISTANT

Adah Plarisan

FINANCIAL PLANNING ASSISTANT

LATEST INSIGHTS AND PODCASTS WITH EVALESCO

Our latest perspectives on the topics that may impact you, helpful tips and news from our team.

Insights

When Can I Retire and How Much do I need to Retire? The Truth Might Surprise You

Think retirement starts at 67? Think again. It’s not about age—it’s about income. Discover how your super, investments, and strategy shape your retirement timeline, and why planning early could unlock freedom sooner than you think
Podcast

Estate Planning Mistakes That Could Cost You: What You Need to Know

Host Melody is joined by estate planning lawyer Jacinta to explore the complexities of estate planning and the costly mistakes people often make.
Podcast

From Overwhelmed to Empowered: Building Financial Confidence After Life Changes

Host Belinda is joined by Senior Financial Adviser Melody Edwards to explore the financial challenges women face after divorce or the loss of a partner later in life.
Insights

New Home Guarantee Scheme

Kristi breaks down the new Home Guarantee Scheme. Learn how you or your children could buy a home with just a 5% deposit and no Lenders Mortgage Insurance.
Featured

Centrelink Deeming Rates Are Increasing – What This Means for You

Some important changes coming into effect from 20 September 2025, regarding Centrelink’s deeming rates. If you receive income-tested payments or benefits, or have savings or financial assets, these changes could affect you — and your financial planning.
Podcast

Trauma Insurance: Why You Might Need It More Than You Think

Host Jeff sits down with insurance specialist Paul to explore the importance of trauma insurance and why it’s a crucial part of protecting your financial future.
Podcast

Debt Recycling Explained: A Smart Strategy or Risky Move?

Host Jeff sits down with Associate Adviser Jasmyn to break down debt recycling—a powerful but often misunderstood financial strategy. 
Featured

Thinking About Buying a Home or Refinancing?

Transitioning into homeownership or refinancing your current mortgage can be exciting, but navigating the mortgage market can feel overwhelming. The good news is, you don’t have to go it alone!

TALK TO EVALESCO

We know the impact of good holistic financial advice can make and we have the life experience, technical capability and quality support team that can make that difference for you. We’ve empowered over 1000 families through the delivery of great financial advice, to be healthy, wealthy and happy.
The amount of super you’ll need when you retire depends on your big costs in retirement and the lifestyle you want. The Associate of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) estimates for a single $44,224 a year and for couples $62,562 a year is how much you may need. This is only an indicator and our advisers assess everyone’s individual circumstances.
The fees we charge for financial advice is only a fraction of the value we derive for our clients, meaning our clients are always better off after seeing us. Rarely do we encounter a new client invested appropriately for their needs, with adequate risk protection, structuring and estate planning provisions in place. Even small tweaks to a financial plan over a long period of time can result in drastically better outcomes for our clients which eclipses the fees of the financial advice. Additionally, you can opt-out of an ongoing fee arrangement at any time.
In our discovery meeting with you our advisers discuss the initial advice fee and the ongoing fees associated with our services.
After our initial phone call to discuss why you are seeking a financial adviser, we arrange a discovery meeting that outlines what is important to you, your current position, our areas of advice, our approach. We then present a Statement of Advice (SoA) to discuss your goals and our recommendations and go through the steps of how to proceed to the implementation stage. After answering any questions you may have, you will sign the authority to proceed and complete any application forms before we implement our recommendations detailed in the SoA.
One thing to consider is the interest rate on your home loan in comparison to the rate of return on your super fund. Before making a decision, it’s also important to weigh up your stage in life, particularly your age and your appetite for risk. Whatever strategy you choose you’ll need to regularly review your options if you’re making regular voluntary super contributions or extra mortgage repayments. As bank interest rates move and markets fluctuate, the strategy you choose today may be different from the one that is right for you in the future
We believe the true value of financial advice isn’t found in dollars and cents (although this is important too!) but in the peace of mind a financial plan can provide. It’s knowing where you want to go and how to get there, with a dedicated team behind you every step of the way.
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