RYAN DOBBRICK
Principal
Senior Financial Planner
“I believe that trust is the key to building client relationships and delivering outcomes.”
DAVID SOUTHWOOD
Senior Financial Planner
“I enjoy nothing more than being able to work together with a client to help them live their best life.”
PAUL KORST
Senior Financial Planner
“I aim to cut through the financial jargon and complexity to help clients implement solutions that make sense to them.”
INGRID NELMS
Practice Manager
VANORA KOPP
Senior Paraplanner
EMMA BURKETT
Paraplanner
SHARYN WEBER
Client Services
JESS SHELTON
Client Services
AMY SANDRI
Client Services
Ryan Dobbrick
Ryan is a highly qualified and committed adviser who truly cares about his clients. He gets great satisfaction from seeing them achieve peace of mind from good financial planning.
His particular areas of expertise include self-managed super funds, business succession planning and personal insurances.
Ryan’s depth of experience ensures he can deliver a broad range of solutions to help clients achieve their goals. Specifically, his background in chartered accountancy means that he is experienced in individual tax considerations, as well as business financial statements and structures.
His work is about creating security and investing in the future for both businesses and individuals. Securing his client’s future when the unthinkable happens is very important to Ryan. Having your financial affairs in order when life throws a curve ball can considerably ease some of the stress.
Ryan’s lifelong passion outside of the workplace is music. He is a talented songwriter/producer, receiving numerous awards for his releases. Ryan also loves spending time with his wife Shan and three children Eddie, Polly and Otis.
Ryan is a qualified Chartered Accountant. He also holds a Bachelor of Commerce, a Bachelor of Computer Science and an Advanced Diploma of Financial Services. Ryan holds additional accreditations in Aged Care, SMSF and Direct Securities.
DAVID SOUTHWOOD
David is an experienced adviser who puts his clients at ease whilst helping them achieve their goals. He enjoys nothing more than being able to work together with them helping them to live their best life.
He began his career at one of the Big 4 banks and qualified as a senior financial planner in this time. His track record in providing complex advice across different structures such as self-managed super funds, trusts, individuals and couples as well as simple-one off strategies make him the ideal fit for Dobbrick Financial Services.
David also has a background working for large industry funds and previously established a successful financial planning business from start-up phase. He has applied for and set up an Australian Financial Services (AFS) License and has been a responsible manager for multiple AFS licensees.
Outside of work David enjoys spending time with family and friends. He has two adult sons and four grandchildren. He enjoys cooking, finding new restaurants to try, expanding his wine knowledge and travel. Favourite place - Venice.
PAUL KORST
Paul is a highly experienced financial adviser and compliance professional with a strong track record in financial planning, client engagement, and business growth. With over 20 years in the financial services industry, he brings a wealth of practical knowledge in advice delivery, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence.
He holds a Bachelor of Business (Banking and Finance) from QUT and a Graduate Diploma of Financial Planning. Paul is also a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) and has completed specialised training in Aged Care Planning, Margin Lending and Self-Managed Superannuation Funds (SMSFs).
Paul provides personalised financial advice across a wide range of areas, including superannuation and SMSFs, retirement planning, personal risk insurance, social security, and aged care. He is passionate about building high-trust relationships with clients and colleagues alike and is dedicated to delivering advice that is both strategic and aligned with his clients’ individual goals.
Outside of work, Paul has a passion for food, wine, and travel - especially when all three come together. He enjoys cooking for family and friends and values the joy of sharing meals and meaningful moments around the table. In his spare time, he loves getting outdoors and spending time in nature. Paul is also a keen motorsports enthusiast and a proud supporter of the Broncos.
David Dobbrick
Although David has hung up his advising boots, he is still an integral part of the team. With over 40 years of experience in the industry, his wealth of knowledge and expertise is invaluable. David will continue to be a significant contributor to the success of the business, in between his caravan adventures and fishing trips!
