Our Key People

  1. Kristi Conacher

    2. General Manager & Partner

    Kristi's primary role is to ensure the smooth running of all facets of the business. Prior to joining Vivid Financial, Kristi gained 10 years experience in public relations, sponsorship, marketing, corporate and crises communications, and human resources in both Sydney and London. Kristi is a member of Chartered Secretaries Australia (CSA).  

  2. Peter Conacher

    3. Partner

    Peter is a Director of Australian Financial Services Ltd and Strategy Portfolio Ltd and has been advising clients on their financial planning needs for over 18 years. This experience assists him in providing objectivity in his advice, as he has been part of many clients' financial success. Peter is a practitioner member of the Financial Planning Association (FPA) and a member of the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA). He is also a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD).

  3. Marnie Maloney

    4. Adviser Support

    Marnie joined Vivid Financial in May 2007 with an extensive history in Client Services and Practice Management. Her initial role at Vivid Financial was with the Client Services Team but she harbored a passion for advising. Marnie transitioned into a para-planning role in September 2008 and now supports our advisers on a day to basis, she has an Advanced Diploma in Financial Services and is an Authorised Representative of Australian Financial Services.

  1. Santi Burridge

    2. Senior Investment Manager & Partner

    As Senior Investment Manager, Santi is ultimately responsible for the construction and management of all our client's portfolios, sourcing alternative investment opportunities to meet their objectives. He has been with Vivid Financial for more than eight years and holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Economics and Finance) and a Diploma in Financial Planning.

  2. Mark Nagle

    3. Head of Wealth Management

    Mark's career in finance spans both the United Kingdom and Australia where he has gained significant experience in providing clients with comprehensive financial advice. Prior to joining Vivid Financial, Mark was responsible for building a vibrant financial planning division within a multi-disciplined financial services company in Sydney. Mark holds a Diploma of Financial Planning through Deakin University.

  3. Benjamin Pike

    4. Adviser

    Benjamin joined Vivid Financial in January 2007 after moving to Sydney from Wollongong where he was a financial planner. Benjamin has been in the financial services industry for over six years. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Financial Planning and is completing his final subject to become a Certified Financial Planner (CFP)

  4. Danielle Scales

    5. Client Services Manager

    Danielle joined Vivid Financial in March 2005. Her primary role is to ensure that all the daily Client Service enquiries are responded to in a professional and timely manner and that the Clients investment recommendations are implemented and proactively monitored. Danielle is currently studying towards her Bachelor of Business Administration.