Be Finspired.

Welcome to Finspire Advisers, your trusted source of independent financial services in the Hunter regions including Newcastle, Maitland, Lake Macquarie, and Port Stephens.

Our Mission

At Finspire Advisers, we believe in the power of informed decision-making. Our purpose is to guide you through the complexities of financial planning, ensuring that every decision you make positively impacts not just your life, but also your family and community. We focus on providing holistic financial advice tailored to your unique circumstances, whether your needs are simple or complex.

Our commitment is to empower you with the confidence and knowledge to make sustainable financial decisions, shaping a future where you can enjoy life without financial stress.

Our Vision

Our vision for Finspire Advisers is to continue providing exceptional, independent financial advice while expanding our presence and influence in the local community. We are eager to share our new brand with you and spread the word throughout our community. 

Our Promise to You

Your journey with Finspire Advisers begins with a no cost, obligation-free initial appointment. We firmly believe in transparent and fixed fee structures, with no hidden costs. Our commitment is to provide you with a written Statement of Advice, ensuring clarity and confidence in your financial journey.

Your Goals, Our Commitment

Partnering with Finspire Advisers means not just dreaming about your financial goals but actively achieving them. We are deeply rooted in the Hunter community, offering regular appointments across the region. Let us help you make bold life decisions and reach your financial milestones.

Meet our team

  • Chris is Lake Macquarie born and bred. He's passionate about helping clients live their best life. He's worked in financial services since 2008, and as a financial planner for more than 12 years.

    Most recently, Chris worked for over 5 years for Aware Super and Stateplus Financial Services, and where he gained extensive experience in pre-retirement and retirement planning.  He has deep knowledge of the complexities of defined benefit super schemes, especially the NSW and Commonwealth public sector schemes.  Chris is an expert in SSS, SASS, CSS, PSS, Local Government Super (now called Active Super) and Aware Super.

    Chris has worked as an asset consultant and in strategy roles, but he enjoys being a financial planner most.  To Chris, financial planning is about possibilities. He gets great satisfaction from helping clients figure out what they want could be a reality.

    And he does it all with professionalism and respect.  Chris believes that care, understanding, trust and empathy are the foundations of a great financial plan.

    Chris grew up in Valentine and still lives in Lake Macquarie with his wife and three daughters. Together, they live an active lifestyle.  They love camping, bushwalking and beach adventures with the family dog, all squeezed between netball games and Little Athletics carnivals.

    Chris looks after clients in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Maitland, Cessnock and Port Stephens. He holds a Bachelor of Finance (major in Business Finance) from the University of Newcastle, an Advanced Diploma in Financial Services (Financial Planning) and a Certificate iv in Mortgage and Finance. He is an Associate Financial Planner member of the Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA).

  • Rachel has been working in the financial planning industry since 2016. Before joining the team, she worked mainly as a Paraplanner, but also assisting in all aspect of the advice process. Now, she works mostly in the background to help ensure that the plans our financial advisers put into place come to life for our clients. Her current role as Practise Manager, sees her working with third party product providers to implement the advice that Rick and Chris provide. In addition to this, she also works as our Paraplanner, writing advice documents for our advisers to present to their clients.

    Rachel grew up in Western Sydney and moved to the Hunter Valley at the end of 2013 to be with her then partner, and now husband. Together, they have two beautiful daughters with whom they love spending time outdoors and travelling in their caravan.

    Rachel holds a Bachelor of Business and Commerce and an Advanced Diploma of Paraplanning.

  • Rickie Latimore & Chris Keating founded Finspire Advisers because they recognized the value of a transparent advice model and its benefits for clients. We realised that Independent Financial Planning was not accessible to everyday Australians.

    Since starting Finspire, Rickie has witnessed firsthand the positive impact of Independent Financial Planning on clients’ financial well-being and happiness. Clients know exactly what they are paying for and what they are receiving, which fosters trust and clarity.

    Unlike many financial planners, Rickie is paid solely by his clients for the services he provides. There is no hidden fees or commissions. What you see is what you get.

    Rickie is a proud Independent Financial Planner with over 10 years of experience in helping clients achieve their financial goals. He has developed a passion for guiding clients through their financial journeys at any stage of life, from buying their first home to preparing for retirement. Rickie provides the expertise to make informed decisions, ensuring clients have the confidence to spend wisely and sustain their future plans.

    Rickie is committed to delivering unbiased, Independent Financial Planning to the people of the Hunter region and throughout Australia. He sets a new standard for transparency and integrity in financial planning.

    Rickie’s investment philosophy is simple: keep it straightforward, focus on high-quality investments, and reduce complexities. He believes life is too complicated to be worrying about your investments every day. This approach helps clients achieve their financial goals without unnecessary stress.

    Rickie is a family man. Growing up on a Farm in Taree, building his career in Newcastle, Rickie now resides in Valentine, Lake Macquarie with his loving family. On weekends, you can find him spending quality time with his wife and kids and driving his four boys to and from their sporting events.

    Rickie holds a Graduate Diploma in Finance, a Graduate Certificate in Finance, a Graduate Certificate in Finance, and a Diploma of Financial Planning.

    I would love to have a chat with you over the phone to discuss your financial goals.

    Please contact me today for a complimentary appointment.

    Email rick@finspire.com.au or call us on 02 4072 4450.

  • Judit has worked in various roles from client service officer to financial planner in a public sector super for over a decade. She has gained a wealth of knowledge working with clients, assisting them achieving their retirement goals. 

    Currently working with Rick and Chris as a Client Service Officer, which she particularly enjoys and finds refreshing being involved in their clients’ implementation and most of the back-office tasks.  Judit lives in Lake Macquarie Bonnells Bay with her daughter and husband and has a Hungarian background. Enjoys boating and camping, has a passion for anything travel.  Holds a Bachelor in Business and Economics, Diploma in Financial Services, Advance Diploma in Financial Planning and Masters in Financial Planning, she is a member of the Financial Advice Association Australia.