Meet the Team

Tim began his finance career in 2004. He has worked in many varied roles within the banking institution ranging from lending for homes through to business banking and equipment finance.

Having completed his Bachelor of Business, majoring in Banking & Finance and Management, Tim joined the team in pursuit of a new challenge within his career. He has worked in and managed the salary packaging, novated leasing and financial planning areas and is now the CEO of the Company.

His main responsibilities are financial planning, personal risk insurance and business strategy, though he is highly proficient in all areas including tax and novated leasing.

Since coming to work with us in late 2005, Kiriley has gained much experience in the finance arena. After completing her Bachelor of Commerce with Distinction (double major in Finance and Accounting) in June 2008, and undertaking the ITP tax course, she finalised her Diploma of Financial Planning in late 2010, and now continues to further her education through continual professional development.

After completing a Corporate Taxation Law course, in June 2012 she received her
individual tax agent’s registration from the Tax Practitioners Board. Further studies have included a Margin Lending and SMSF Specialist course, and Kiriley is now undertaking the Advanced Diploma of Financial Planning.

Kiriley’s main responsibilities include servicing our financial planning clients, the ongoing administration of client’s investment portfolios and overseeing our tax practice.

Having lived on the Redcliffe Peninsula all her life, she continues to enjoy the relaxed lifestyle and beautiful surroundings.

Lyle has been in the insurance industry since 2013 and financial planning since 2015.  He has worked in various roles during this time, and has gained valuable experience in the finance area.  He continues to expand his industry knowledge each day.

Lyle holds a Master of Financial Planning degree and is also a Justice of the Peace.

Lyle has a real passion for risk insurance and also provides full wholistic financial planning advice.
His passion is his clients, and ensuring they are looked after and that they understand the advice that they are given.

Having relocated to Cairns in 2012 with his wife Rebecca from Sydney, together they have one daughter and are the team behind our Cairns office.

Chichi is originally from Zambia. She moved to Western Australia in 2004 where she attained a Bachelor in Economics & Finance and Masters in Accounting and joined the Lighthouse Partners team in 2011.

Chichi has since completed her Chartered Accountancy and is a Registered Tax Agent. She now mainly focuses on looking after our tax clients, however still looks after client’s salary packaging and car leasing arrangements.

Kylie originally joined us as receptionist in 2015 and has since moved into the role of bookkeeper along with her administration and client service duties. She holds a Certificate III in Business Administration. Her previous roles have been varied including working in government, oil refining, and mining where she spent 9 years employed in a gold mine in the Northern Territory.

Kylie was born in Redcliffe and enjoys camping/caravanning with her family whenever possible. Her 25 years of experience in administration helps keep a very busy practice running efficiently.

Bec has been in the finance industry since 2015, and prior to that has a background in legal for over 15 years.

Bec has worked in various roles including a role as a financial planner and has a strong administrative and compliance background, and is building on her knowledge and experience in the financial planning industry.

Bec’s role includes providing paraplanning and administrative support and managing the Cairns office.

Bec holds an Advanced Diploma of Financial Planning.

Jared joined Lighthouse Partners after looking for work experience in February 2014, having completed an Associate’s degree in Business from the University of Southern Queensland.

Jared has aspirations of becoming a financial planner & his day-to-day focus revolves around financial planning administration, salary packaging, novated leasing and tax preparation. Above all else, Jared loves the client-focused aspects of the business.