Our Team

Our Team

Meet the team at iChart Financial Solutions.

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David McNiven

B Bus (Acct)
Certified Financial Planner®

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Ben O'Bryan

MCom(FinPlan)
Certified Financial Planner®

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Sharlene Tink

Practise Manager
BMgt, ADFS (FP)

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Michelle McIntyre

Administration Assistant Certificate IV in Business Management

Amanda McLuckie

Paraplanner
B.A. (Hons), Dip FP

David McNiven

B Bus (Acct) Certified Financial Planner®

David McNiven is the principal and founder of iChart Financial Solutions. He is an authorised representative of Charter Financial Planning.

David holds a Diploma in Financial Planning and Bachelor of Business Accounting. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® and holds a Public Practicing Certificate with The Australian Taxation and Management Accountants Association.

David started the business in response to the increased level of enquiries by individuals, families and businesses wanting to achieve financial success and realise their own financial potential. David’s passion for helping people is focused on what their own potential is utilising sound, long term financial fundamentals. David’s goal is to provide a full service offer where you pay for the service you need.

Before starting iChart Financial Solutions, David has over 20 years’ experience in the Financial Planning Industry and over 30 years’ experience in the Financial Services Sector working as a planner and in Senior Management roles with major banks and State Super Financial Services in Country NSW. David’s breadth of knowledge can help with a range of Financial Planning advice on personal/business insurance, succession, investment and retirement planning strategies.

Ben O’Bryan

MCom(FinPlan)
Certified Financial Planner®

Ben O’Bryan is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and manager of the iChart Financial Solutions office in Canberra, ACT.

Ben has worked in the financial services industry for more than 20 years. During that time he has become known for his ability to build strong relationships and develop creative solutions for his clients — ones that reflect individual circumstances and financial goals.

After working for some of Australia’s largest financial institutions in Sydney, Ben moved to Canberra in 2011. A few years later he set up his own boutique financial planning business, Canberra Wealth Solutions (CWS), so that he could place greater emphasis on personal service, and deliver higher standards of advice for his clients in Canberra and beyond.

In 2021, Ben merged CWS with iChart Financial Solutions. This exciting venture has allowed him to share expertise and ideas with his fellow business managers, and deliver additional benefits to his existing and new clients.

Ben has a Master of Commerce (Financial Planning) degree from the University of Western Sydney. He is a passionate believer in the professionalisation of his industry, and ensuring all Australians receive reliable financial advice.

Originally from Tasmania, Ben initially trained as a pilot in the Northern Territory. He continues to fly recreationally, and enjoys keeping fit, travelling, and spending time with his partner and their dog — when he’s not doing chores in the garden, that is!

Sharlene Tink

Practise Manager
BMgt., ADFS (FP)

Sharlene is our Practice Manager and ensures the iChart office runs smoothly and efficiently. 

Sharlene’s wealth of experience comes from being in the financial planning industry since 2003 with 6 of those years as a financial planner. This experience ensures that iChart clients have their matters attended to with the knowledge and understanding that’s required.

Sharlene holds a Bachelor of Management degree, obtained in Canada, and has completed her Advanced Diploma in Financial Services, whilst being in Australia.

In her downtime, Sharlene enjoys time spent with her children on the family farm and can be seen with a smile on her face at the softball fields.

Michelle McIntyre

Certificate IV in Business Management

Michelle remains a familiar and friendly face in the iChart office following the merger with Central West Financial Solutions in 2021. 

Having been with the former business since 1999 – along with her experience in banking for 6 years prior to this – her level of experience ensures an outstanding level of customer service to iChart clients. 

Michelle’s role involves carrying out administration duties, processing of applications, providing excellent customer service and processing of accounts.

Michelle has completed Certificate IV in Business Management.

In her downtime, Michelle enjoys spending quality time with family where you’ll find them out bushwalking and enjoying the outdoors of the Orange region.

Amanda McLuckie

Paraplanner  
B.A. (Hons), Dip FP

Amanda is our hard-working Paraplanner in the Canberra office. 

Amanda prepares all of our advice documents – a vital part of our operations and her professionalism and attention to detail keeps us on our toes. Amanda has previous experience in financial planning support roles which have allowed her to develop her knowledge of strategies used by financial planners to improve the financial wellbeing of our clients. 

Amanda has attained a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Business Studies from the University of Abertay in Scotland and has completed a Diploma of Financial planning. 

 In her downtime, Amanda enjoys spending time with her two boys as well as travelling back to see family in Ireland when she can.