A warm welcome for Mark

The importance of financial advice

IN THESE times of economic uncertainty financial planning is important for so many of us, and finding a trusted and experienced planner, someone you feel comfortable with and works hard for you, is paramount.

"We are very pleased to announce and welcome Mark Gibson to our McLardy McShane Bendigo office," McLardy McShane Financial Services CEO Amanda Free- man said. Mark is a Certified Financial Planner and brings with him 20 years of experience in the financial services industry.

Formerly from Swan Hill, Mark and his family which includes wife Kellie, and two children, Sam and Arianna, have made Bendigo home for the past 23 years, but he still enjoys ties with his birth town.

The Gibsons are actively involved in their sports and recreational activities, and Mark assists with coaching Sam's Strathfieldsaye Storm under 12 team.

Mark's appointment is timely as his skill set is with:

• Retirement planning
• Superannuation
• Centrelink planning
• Wealth Accumulation / Investment strategies.

He is an experienced and highly respected financial planner who will enhance the general insurance services currently offered by McLardy McShane Bendigo team of Tim Dickson and Zara Clinton.

Mark's core values of providing professional advice, building personal relation- ships, with honesty and integrity and giving back to the community are aligned with those of the broader McLardy McShane Group.

With Victorian offices in Richmond, Bendigo, Horsham, Kerang, Mornington Peninsula, Swan Hill and Warrnambool, the McLardy McShane Group has the re- sources to assist you in these trying times with your financial planning needs.

Mark Gibson can be contacted on 0498 877 699, or via email mark.gibson@mclardymcshane.com.au.