Future Proof your Finances

Name: Future Proof your Finances
Start: 2025-10-08T21:00:00+11:00
Location: Surf Club Restaurant & Bar

Schedule

Wed, 08 Oct, 2025 at 09:00 pm

UTC+11:00

Location

Surf Club Restaurant & Bar | Coffs Harbour, NS

Join us for one of our brilliant expert breakfast panels. Finances without the spreadsheets.
You’ve worked hard to get where you are, now it’s time to focus on your financial wellbeing with the same care you give to your health, family, and career. Join us for a delicious breakfast at Donovan’s Surf Club and an uplifting, interactive morning designed to support women in building confidence about money and the future.
Our expert panel of local women brings together deep professional knowledge with lived experience . They’ll be there to answer your questions and share practical, supportive insights:

✨ Gretel Chiswell – Financial Adviser, Gretel Financial
Gretel is a financial adviser passionate about helping women and families feel confident and in control of their money. Through her FinanciallyFitFamilies™ program, she supports parents in balancing life today with planning for tomorrow — whether that’s paying off the mortgage, preparing children for the future, or simply enjoying more of what they love now. As a mum of four, Gretel understands the juggle and loves helping families create financial freedom without losing sight of what matters most.

✨ Catherine Stojcevska –Partner, HQB Accountants & Advisors
Cath brings over 25 years of experience in accounting, business, and leadership, but what really drives her is people. From running hospitality venues to partnering with clients at HQB, she’s seen the highs and lows of business firsthand. Cath loves helping women define what success means to them, and showing how financial know-how can open doors to both confidence and opportunity.

✨ Kerstin Thode – Principal Solicitor, Smart Choice Law
Kerstin is a principal solicitor, collaborative family lawyer, and accredited divorce coach with over 20 years’ experience in Australia and Germany. Founder of Smart Choice Law in Coffs Harbour and Re-Charge Divorce Coaching and Retreats, she combines legal expertise with emotional support to guide families through separation with dignity. Through her online coaching, courses, and retreats, she empowers clients to rebuild with confidence. At the breakfast, Kerstin will share key strategies to legally protect your assets.

This is not just a presentation it’s an interactive conversation. You’ll have the chance to ask questions, share insights, and walk away with practical steps and renewed confidence in your financial future, whatever stage of life you’re in.
✨ Nourishing breakfast
✨ Expert panel discussion
✨ Interactive Q&A
✨ Actionable take aways
Disclaimer:
The information provided is general in nature and does not take into account your personal objectives, financial situation, or needs. It should not be relied upon as financial advice. Before making any financial decisions, you should consider whether the information is appropriate to your circumstances and seek independent advice from a licensed financial adviser.