Our Advisers

Meet Our Team

Our Financial Advisers

Our experienced financial advisers are supported by a strong team of industry professionals with a range of skills including paraplanning, investment management and client administration.

John Francis CFP® | Sydney, NSW | Halcyon Wealth Advisers

JOHN FRANCIS CFP ®

Managing Director and Senior Financial Adviser

John is a Certified Financial Planner® with 25 years of experience in the financial planning industry.


John believes in building long-term relationships with his clients and understands the need to provide a value-oriented, holistic financial planning service.


John works closely with his clients to prepare and implement comprehensive risk management, investment, retirement and estate planning strategies.

Hamish Pearce BCom ADFS | Sydney, NSW | Halcyon Wealth Advisers

HAMISH PEARCE BCom ADFS

Director and Senior Financial Adviser

In 2021, Hamish merged his successful advisory business with Halcyon Wealth. Known for building trusted and strategic relationships with clients, Hamish prioritizes creating and safeguarding wealth to ensure his clients can sleep well at night.


Whether you are setting yourself up in your 30’s, consolidating in your 40’s, approaching retirement in your 50’s, or hanging up your boots, Hamish is adept at assisting with your financial needs.


Married to Kimberley, and with three boys, Hamish is an avid sports enthusiast and an active founder and director of The MonSTaR Foundation, so far raising over $4.5 million for children with disabilities and supporting Motor Neurone Disease treatment and research.

Sean McGrath CFP® | Sydney, NSW | Halcyon Wealth Advisers

SEAN MCGRATH CFP ®

Partner and Senior Financial Adviser

Sean is a Certified Financial Planner® with 30 years in Financial Services, including over 15 years working with clients to improve and achieve their financial goals.


Sean enjoys working with clients who realise that they need a financial partner – someone who can develop the right financial strategy to improve and protect their financial future.


Sean specialises in investment, superannuation and retirement strategies, full risk management advice, and the education of individuals who want to learn how they can reach their financial freedom.

Liz Hughes CFP® | Sydney, NSW | Halcyon Wealth Advisers

LIZ HUGHES BA Dip FP

Senior Financial Adviser

Liz Hughes has over two decades of experience in the financial planning sector, demonstrating a versatile career that spans from positions in major corporations to operating her own practice. She excels in devising personalised financial strategies that not only meet individual needs but also yield measurable outcomes.


Armed with a comprehensive knowledge of Australian financial regulations, including tax, superannuation, and social security, Liz guides her clients towards making sound investment choices and planning for retirement with greater assurance. Her approach is characterized by straightforward, effective communication and practicality, ensuring that advice is both understandable and implementable.


Liz is focused on demystifying retirement, adhering to a philosophy where optimal outcomes are achieved through simplicity and transparency.

Liz Hughes CFP® | Sydney, NSW | Halcyon Wealth Advisers

ASHLEIGH HOPKINS GradCert FP 

Financial Adviser

Ashleigh has been in the financial planning industry for close to a decade. Her ability to ensure that each client she works with receives a tailored advice experience is a matter of priority. Ashleigh enjoys working closely with clients on cashflow, insurance, personal investments, and superannuation needs.


Ashleigh also enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and her partner - typically over a glass of wine and fine food.

To speak with one of our financial advisers, reach out to us on (02) 8920 8933.

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