About Shayne

Shayne is a Private Wealth Adviser in the North Sydney office for the Shadforth Financial Group.

Education and experience

Shayne holds a Bachelor of Arts (Journalism/Psychology) from the University of Queensland, as well as a Graduate Diploma of Financial Planning. Shayne is a Certified Financial Planner® practitioner and Life Risk Specialist® professional, and a member of Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA). In 2022 Shayne was recognised as the Financial Adviser of the Year at the Women in Finance Awards.

Shayne’s background in communications and psychology allows her to communicate effectively to individuals and groups about a broad range of topics, from basic financial planning concepts to the challenging technical niches within the industry. Shayne also contributes to the Certified Financial Planner® certification program via the FAAA. She was included in Financial Standards Power50 influential advisers in 2023.

Shayne’s thoughts and commentary have been included in publications such as Australian Financial Review, Mozo.com, Money & Life magazine and Daily Mail (Australia). Through Business Women Australia, Shayne has curated a series of articles and podcasts under the banner of “Building Financial Acumen” and also “Kicking Assets”, bringing the wisdom of martial arts and applying them to personal finance.

Outside of work

Away from work, Shayne has been awarded her second dan black belt in karate, and feels the discipline taught within martial arts is applicable to financial planning practice. She is always looking for new challenges and has currently a student of Korean martial art, Hapkido.