General advice
Chat with a super consultant to learn more about super and our products and services at no additional cost.
Jessica Gair
Jessica is available to provide general information about superannuation, answer questions about UniSuper products and services, or help with your paperwork.
You can book an appointment with Jessica at the following locations:
- Charles Sturt University
- Australian National University
Lex Dransfield
Lex is available to provide general information about superannuation, answer questions about UniSuper products and services, or help with your paperwork.
You can book an appointment with Lex at the following locations:
University of Canberra
University of New South Wales - ADFA
Charles Sturt University
Select advice
Here you can see your adviser’s experience and qualifications. You can also see their details on ASIC’s Financial Advisers Register.
These profiles should be read in conjunction with the Financial Services Guide – Personal Advice document (PDF, 205KB). All our select advisers are members of the Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA).
A select adviser can help you with:
- What super contributions are right for you
- How your funds should be invested
- The level of insurance cover that suits you best
Comprehensive advice
Here you can see your adviser’s experience and qualifications. You can also see their details on ASIC’s Financial Advisers Register.
These profiles should be read in conjunction with the Financial Services Guide – Personal Advice document (PDF, 205KB). All our comprehensive advisers are members of the Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA).
A comprehensive adviser can help you with:
- budgeting
- estate planning
- government benefits and payments
- personal insurance
- retirement planning
- redundancy planning
- superannuation (including 20+ other super funds)
- wealth creation
- ongoing support
Buddhika Wickramaratna
Buddhika first started working in financial planning in 2007 and has provided tailored financial advice to clients since 2010. He has a range of experience with private boutique firms and other large industry super funds.
Buddhika builds great relationships with his clients through empathy and a shared vision for their future. He explains often complex strategies and concepts in a way that resonates with the client.
Buddhika makes it his personal mission to ensure clients achieve their life goals through proper management of their finances.
Qualifications
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP)
Bachelor of Commerce (Banking and Finance)
Bachelor of Applied Economics
Nicole Canavan
Nicole joined UniSuper in 2020 and has over 20 years’ experience working in financial services.
Driven to help clients make more informed decisions about their financial futures, Nicole uses personalised coaching and education to assist individuals to better understand financial opportunities—and equip them with the tools they need to successfully navigate complex market and legislative environments.
Nicole builds strong relationships with clients, and is passionate about helping individuals build futures worth retiring for.
Qualifications
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP)
Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning
Professional Associations
Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA)
Stephen Donaghy
Beginning his career as a paraplanner in 2004, Stephen moved into a financial adviser role in 2005. Since then, Stephen has developed expertise in retirement planning strategies and Centrelink considerations. He is passionate about the value of financial advice and takes great pride in creating strategies that help his clients achieve their financial goals.
Stephen has twice been included in the top 50 honour roll of the annual Australian Financial Review Smart Investor Masterclass for Financial Planning.
Qualifications
Master of Applied Finance & Investment
Advanced Diploma of Financial Services (Financial Planning)
Review advice
See your adviser’s experience, qualifications, and the services they provide. You can also see their details on ASIC’s Financial Advisers Register.
These profiles should be read in conjunction with the Financial Services Guide – Personal Advice document (PDF, 205KB).
Mark O'Brien
Mark started at UniSuper in 2023, and commenced in the financial planning sector in 2009.
He has extensive experience in superannuation, retirement planning, investments, self-managed super funds, risk management, social security and estate planning.
He enjoys educating and assisting clients throughout there working career and into retirement.
Qualifications:
Certified Financial Planner(CFP)
Bachelor of Commence (Finance)
Diploma of Financial Services
Professional associations:
Universities advising at:
ANU, UC and CSC
Financial services guides
UniSuper Advice is operated by UniSuper Management Pty Ltd (USM), ABN 91 006 961 799, AFSL No 235907, which is licensed to provide financial product advice to members. UniSuper Head Office: Level 1, 385 Bourke Street Melbourne VIC 3000. Financial Advice Centre: 1800 823 842. Email: advice@unisuper.com.au.
CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® are certification marks owned outside the U.S. by Financial Planning Standards Board Ltd. (FPSB). Financial Planning Association of Australia Limited is the marks licensing authority for the CFP Marks in Australia, through agreement with FPSB.