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Mark Dunsford

CEO / FOUNDER


Mark is a reputable leader in the industry, with over 40 years experience.  He brings a wealth of knowledge and specialises in wealth protection using insurance, superannuation and complex estate planning strategies to get clients the required results.

Mark is responsible for the stategic decisions, managing operations, setting goals and objectives, and leading the overall direction of the business with a focus on business  acquisition opportunities 

When he is not assisting his personal and business clients, you will find Mark enjoying his golf at The National Golf Club courses. Mark is also an avid boater and enjoys game fishing and boating up and down the east coast of Australia with his wife Raidah and his little sausage dog Ouzo.

Email – markd@dunsfordfp.com.au

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Ian Finney

SENIOR FINANCIAL PLANNER 
Accredited Ages Care Specialist
Bachelor of Business Accounting, Diploma of Financial Planning

Ian brings to the team here at Dunsford Financial more than 35 years experience in financial services. He is a qualified Accountant having completed his degree at Caulfield Institute of Technology and then commenced his career working for Chartered Accountants Price Waterhouse Coopers in audit and tax.

Ian has spent the last 35 years in financial planning as a Senior Financial Planner and worked previously as a Private Client Adviser with Ord Minnett and was also State Manager with The Trust Company (now Perpetual).

Ian has great empathy with his clients and has built strong long-term relationships. He is able to provide strategic advice around growing, managing and protecting client wealth.

Ian is married with 3 children and lives in Hawthorn. He spends many weekends driving / cheering the family sporting or musical performances and the odd surf with his kids, as well as supporting the Hawks in the AFL.

Email – ianf@dunsfordfp.com.au

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Priy Wijesekera

SENIOR FINANCIAL PLANNER
Advanced Diploma Financial Services Planning
Diploma of Business Banking & Finance
Member of FPA
 

Priy is now a partner in Dunsford Financial and has been involved in the Financial Planning Industry since 2005.   He holds an Advanced Diploma in Financial Services and has also completed studies in Business Banking and Finance.

Priy is well placed with this extensive knowledge and experience to advise a wide range of clients on their financial needs. He provides comprehensive advice on areas including insurance, investment, super and retirement planning.

When he’s not working with his clients you will find Priy enjoying quality time with his family, and being a devoted dad to his four girls, Eden, Avery, Kaya and Zara or out on the golf course.  Priy loves his sport and is also a passionate Hawks supporter.

Email – priy@dunsfordfp.com.au

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Richard Bowyer

SENIOR FINANCIAL PLANNER
Advanced Diploma Financial Services Planning
Life Risk Specialist (LRS)
Accredited Estate Planning Specialist (SEPS)


Richard is now a partner in Dunsford Financial having worked in the financial planning profession for over 35 years, including running his own successful business in the UK for 15 years, Richard advises both personal & business clients regarding all their wealth protection needs.

Richard is committed to ongoing education as the cornerstone to providing professional, relevant advice to his clients. He has recently achieved two significant risk-specific designations to enhance the quality of his advice, namely:

 LRS   –   Life Risk Specialist
AEPS   –   Accredited Estate Planning Specialist

Both these accreditations were achieved via the Financial Planning Association.

The qualifications emphasise Richard’s view of wealth protection, which is to provide the “Right Funds”, into the “Right Hands”, at the “Right Time”. 

Richard’s weekends are spent both playing and coaching field hockey for Mentone Hockey Club, as well as watching with pride & admiration his two beautiful daughters forge their own pathways through life.

Email – richardb@dunsfordfp.com.au

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Daniel Baschera

SENIOR FINANCIAL PLANNER
DFP, AAII, FALA, AFA (member)

Daniel financial apprenticeship began at Legal & General, one of the greatest Life Insurers in 1976, moving up the ranks to becoming an adviser.

Fellow of The Lifewriter’s Association operated as a super representative on the board for the charity OxFam. 

Danny acquired  his own Financial Planning practice in 2003 and in 2021 joined Dunsford Financial Planning having known the Principal Mark Dunsford since the 80’s in order to expand the service offerings to the clients

Daniel’s pastimes include surfing snow skiing motor racing (petrol head) and his family which includes Lulu the Cavoodle and Mele the cat a new family member.

Email – danielb@dunsfordfp.com.au

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LUKE CASPERZ

SENIOR ADMINISTRATION MANAGER

Luke brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience in all aspects of our industry. With an extensive background with AIA from Premium Relationship Representative in the Policy Service area to most recent role as Retail Claims Assessor mainly in the Income Protection space.

Dunsford Financial are confident Luke will make a significant contribution to our team and help us achieve our goals as newly appointed Senior Administration Manager.

A new dad to son Avery, Luke is enjoying learning the ropes of parenthood with his beautiful partner Morgan. A passionate AFL supporter of Essendon and pulling the boots on himself for his local team Chelsea, Luke loves his family, his beloved cocker spaniels Archie & Leni along with exploring all the culinary delights life has to offer.

Email – lukec@dunsfordfp.com.au 

Silvia Sedlak

LIFE INSURANCE PARAPLANNER / GROUP LIFE ADMINISTRATOR

Silvia previously worked for a Global company in the superannuation industry for 7 years.  Silvia prepares the advice documents for Dunsford Planning Risk Advisers,  and  co-ordination of all group plans. 

Silvia is instrumental  for liasing with clients, insurers and monitors all client applications through to completion.

When she is not at work, Silvia is a busy mum of 2 children and enjoys family holidays and days spent at the beach.

Email – silvias@dunsfordfp.com.au

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Haylee Lavelle

PA CEO / OFFICE MANAGER
LIFE INSURANCE ADMINISTRATOR

Haylee has previously been in the Real Estate industry, working her way up to Senior Property Manager.  Seeking a career change has led her to the Dunsford Financial team and becoming PA to Mark Dunsford, Office Manager & Life Insurance Administrator.

Haylee is responsible for the day to day running of the office, as well as assisting with administration tasks to the Life Insurance team and being Mark’s right arm.

A bayside local, Haylee is a life member of Mordialloc Football Netball Club and spends her down time walking her French Bulldog Mack, practising netball goals or out and about spending quality time with her friends and family.

Email – hayleel@dunsfordfp.com.au

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Paula L'Huillier

WEALTH ADMINISTRATION

Paula comes to Dunsford Financial with many years of Financial Planning and Fund Management Administration experience and knowledge providing support to Ian and Priy.

She enjoys liaising with all clients to help with any issues and monitors all client applications and requests through to completion.

Away from work, Paula loves being outdoors and enjoys watching many different sporting clubs, spending time with family, lazy days at the beach, and enjoys exploring all that Melbourne and the Victoria region has to offer – especially the many restaurants and wineries.

Email – paulal@dunsfordfp.com.au

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Raidah Dunsford

CREATIVE DIRECTOR 

A career of working closely with Sales and Programming with the  Austereo Radio Network Australia wide.  Raidah has enjoyed learning all that is involved in the Financial Planning world. 

Raidah is responsible for developing the overall direction and vision of Dunsford Financial and oversees the advertising, marketing and design.

A lover of all things, indoors, outdoors and everything in between. Raidah especially enjoys activities involving food and wine and can be found most weekends enjoying all that life has to offer with her beloved husband, family, friends and her little sausage dog Ouzo.

Email – raidahd@dunsfordfp.com.au

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what our clients say

As a self employed single woman it has been important that my finances be well looked after. Although my superannuation is not very high, Priy has met with me every year and has diligently and painstakingly taken the time to explain suggested changes that will benefit me. Apart from this he is obviously keeping up to date with everything, as suggested changes are made throughout the year. When, for health reasons, I retired a couple of years ago, Priy spent a great deal of time with me "revamping" my fund to lower risk and transferring it to a tax free fund. Now as I approach 65, Priy is again taking the time to advise me how to best deal with Centrelink and make my money last the remainder of my life. It is obvious that Priy is enthusiastic and passionate about his work, and a great comfort to me to know that I am in good hands.
Sue Lay
Mark Dunsford has assisted us in the construction of the Maddocks Group Salary Continuance and Group Life & TPD insurance. In addition, Mark assists many of our Partners in a personal capacity. We have found Mark's service to be of an excellent standard. His service is specific and relevant to the needs of our business. Our policies and options are clearly explained in respect of what is and what isn't covered. All claims have been dealt with efficiency and effectively. Nothing is too much trouble or too difficult when we speak to Mark about our insurance needs. I highly recommend Mark as an insurance broker.
David RennickCEO Maddocks Law Firm
We would like to thank Priy Wijesekera for his help with our financial situation. He has been handling our account for the past few years and we have been very happy with the results. In particular over the last 6 months which have been very difficult due to sickness and early retirement. His help and advice have been outstanding and despite our situation constantly changing, he has been of immense help, patient and never made us feel rushed or annoying. The final results have been excellent and put us exactly where we wanted to be in our retirement moving forward. Once again Priy, thank you
Pat & Derek Rowe
I just want to write to say thank you for all that you have done for me in putting in place and then managing my various insurances including income cover and cover in respect of particular events or illnesses known as trauma insurance. As a busy lawyer, I often find that I, and I am sure other lawyers tend to attend to other people’s business and affairs more diligently than we attend to my own. In this regard, I am very thankful that you were (and still are) attending to my insurance related affairs.
Terry MontebelloPartner Maddocks Lawyers
Mark has been very helpful and efficient over the years and has looked after our interests well. When my wife was diagnosed with breast cancer, he did his best to help us try and recover under our trauma cover (even though the diagnosis was made just within the 90 day no claim period). When, after a long illness, my wife died, Mark dealt with the claim under her life policy and quickly arranged for payment to be made by the insurer. Being properly insured has meant that I have had peace of mind from a financial perspective. Mark's team has also been most helpful in advising me on my investment and superannuation plans.
Jonathan Ambler
Over the past 5 years, I’ve had two major, but unrelated, health issues. On both occasions, Mark and the team at Dunsford Financial Planning were fantastic – not lonely did I receive trauma payments promptly and with a minimum of fuss, but Mark personally ensured that I received the maximum possible payment. In all my dealings with Dunsford Financial Planning, I have been impressed with their knowledge, professionalism and care.
Guy O’Connor Property Practice Group, Maddocks
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