Meet the People Behind Your Financial Success
Our team combines decades of practical experience with genuine passion for helping Australians build stronger financial futures. We're not just advisors — we're your partners in creating lasting financial confidence.
Marcus Thornfield
With over 15 years helping Queensland families navigate complex financial decisions, Marcus brings real-world experience that goes beyond textbook theories. He started melarivonex after seeing too many Australians struggle with financial stress that could have been avoided with proper planning and education.
Marcus holds a Master's degree in Financial Planning from Griffith University and is a certified Financial Planning Association member. But what really sets him apart is his ability to translate complex financial concepts into practical steps that actually work for busy families.
What Makes Our Approach Different
We've built our team around the specific financial challenges that Australian families face. Each team member brings specialized knowledge that covers every aspect of your financial journey.
Property & Investment Planning
Our property specialists understand the Australian housing market inside and out. They help clients navigate first home buyer schemes, investment property decisions, and mortgage optimization strategies that actually make sense for your situation.
Superannuation & Retirement
Super can be confusing, but it doesn't have to be. Our retirement planning team helps you maximize your super contributions, choose the right investment options, and plan for a comfortable retirement that suits your lifestyle goals.
Tax Strategy & Optimization
Working closely with qualified tax professionals, we help you structure your finances to minimize tax liability legally and effectively. This includes negative gearing strategies, capital gains planning, and business structure optimization.
Goal-Based Financial Planning
Whether you're saving for your children's education, planning a major purchase, or building an emergency fund, we create specific action plans that turn your financial goals into achievable milestones.
How We Work With You
Our process is designed around transparency, education, and practical results. We believe the best financial decisions come from understanding your options, not from high-pressure sales tactics.
Understanding Your Situation First
Before we suggest anything, we spend time understanding your current financial position, your goals, and what keeps you up at night about money. This isn't a sales meeting — it's a genuine conversation about where you want to be financially.
- Comprehensive financial health assessment
- Goal clarification and prioritization
- Risk tolerance evaluation
- Current strategy review
Creating Your Personalized Action Plan
We develop a step-by-step plan that's realistic for your income, lifestyle, and timeline. No generic advice — every recommendation is tailored specifically to your circumstances and explained in plain English.
- Custom financial strategy development
- Clear implementation timeline
- Regular progress monitoring
- Flexible adjustments as life changes