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Established in 2003, Eclipse Financial Planning is dedicated to providing a personal and tailored approach to help income earners achieve their financial goals. We endeavor to simplify financial matters, assist local business and homeowners navigate complexities and facilitate a financially secure future for our clients. If you’re struggling to get ahead of your finances, or you’re uncertain of where to begin, we’ll be with you every step of the way. From your first initial consultation and through each stage of your life, your personal financial adviser is here to assist you where we can.
We’re proud to offer a range of financial services to help build your wealth, protect your lifestyle and preserve your wealth. During our first meeting, we’ll take an overview of your existing finances, income and expenses. We’ll take the time to listen to you, understand your vision and tailor a financial planning service to help you reach your goal.
Why choose Eclipse Financial Planning?
Originating in Airlie Beach, we’ve expanded our locations to include Proserpine, Bowen and the rest of the Whitsundays region, as well as, South Brisbane and the Gold Coast. Ambitious and driven, at Eclipse Financial Planning, we’ve chosen to partner with a national provider of financial planning services – Professional Investment Services. We can offer our clients access to more than 1,200 approved investment and insurance products from a wide range of institutions.
For general feedback on your current financial fitness, fill out our simple form here. At Eclipse Financial Planning, we’d love to work with you to help you live a financially secure future. To organise a free one-on-one consultation with a financial adviser, call us today!
Our Team
At Eclipse Financial Planning, we have built up a team of dedicated employees from the Whitsundays to the Gold Coast and with some working remotely from anywhere in Australia. We employ industry-leading technology and systems to integrate our geographically disbursed teams and ensure data security. If you’re ready to take charge of your finances, don’t hesitate to call us at Eclipse Financial Planning today.
Whitsundays Team
Justin Butler
Managing Director & Senior Financial Planner
Sub Authorised Rep No. 246805
Credit Representative No. 371655
Justin started in banking in 1988 and financial planning in 1991. He founded Eclipse FS in 2003 in partnership with a local accounting firm and in 2008 bought out his partners so that he and his wife Susan now own the firm outright and deal with many accounting firms. His focus is on running the firm and his financial planning specialties are self-employed people with complex financial situations and high net worth clients. Justin has lived in the Whitsundays since 1992, is married to Susan with three children at Cannonvale State School and enjoys touch, golf, fishing and watching sport. He is a long-term committee member of the Whitsunday Sportspark in Airlie Beach with a passion for developing this uniquely placed facility for the benefit of the whole town.
Steve Obst
Senior Financial Planner
Sub Authorised Rep No. 292611
Steve started with Westpac in his hometown of Toowoomba in 1989. He transferred across the state enjoying small branches like Texas, Normanton, Bowen and Airlie Beach before ending up in Townsville and specialising in Financial Planning from 1996. Steve left the bank and worked for a financial planning firm in Townsville in 2004 and joined the Eclipse group in 2020. Steve has now relocated to the Whitsundays where he specialises in retirement strategies.
Steve has a daughter and is an avid outdoorsman with genuine love of fishing, hunting and camping and he serves the community through his long history as a volunteer with the SES.
Jake Flaherty
Provisional Financial Planner
Jake has been Whitsunday local since 2007 working in technical and mechanical services in Airlie Beach and out at the mines. Following his interest in finances Jake started a Bachelor of Economics in 2017 and completed his degree, majoring in Financial Planning in 2021. Jake has been with the Eclipse group since 2019 and his strong analytical mind coupled with his love of helping people puts him in good stead as a Financial Planner.
Jake has a wife and three boys, loves to read and is a longstanding player and senior member of the Whitsunday United Football Club.
Danika Ley
Client Service Manager
Danika relocated to Airlie Beach in 2024 after working at a large financial planning and accounting office in Townsville. Originally from the Burdekin Danika is a North Queensland local who enjoys boating with her partner. Danika manages the Client Service division of the bustling Whitsunday Office supporting the three advisers and ensuring everything is spot on for our clients.
Jennifer Heit
Client Service Officer
Jenn and her husband relocated to Airlie Beach in 2023 from Southeast Qld after visiting many times over the years. Owning a yacht Jenn and her husband enjoy spending time on the water and their son has relocated to the Mackay area to work in the mining industry. Jenn supports Danika in the Client Service division of the Whitsunday office and is the friendly voice on the phone calling to schedule appointments and welcoming clients to the office.
Eclipse Virtual Back Office
Natasha De Marchi
Client Implementation Manager
Natasha joined the Eclipse team in 2018 for a career change after many years in pharmacy management in Airlie Beach. Natasha has progressed and now manages the all-important onboarding process for new clients. Ensuring all the paperwork is spot on and the transition runs smoothly. Natasha is married with two kids and she and her partner relocate the family to the Gold Coast in 2023 for career, sport and schooling opportunities.
Leeanne Sanderson
Accounts Manager
Leeanne has more than 25 years administration, bookkeeping and customer service experience. She moved to the Whitsundays in 1999 to take up the role of Personal Assistant to the General Manager of Hamilton Island, later starting a family on the mainland. After providing contract administration and bookkeeping services to the Tourism, Marine, Local Government and Mining industries for many years, Leeanne joined Eclipse FS in 2015. She is the company bookkeeper as well as covering the contract bookkeeping services Eclipse provides to various sporting clubs. Leeanne relocated to Melbourne with her husband and son in 2021 to be closer to family.
Michelle Gilbert
Client Advice Manager
Michelle came back to Eclipse in 2023 having originally worked in Client Service in the Whitsunday office in the late 1990’s and early 2000’s and she worked for financial planning firms in Brisbane in between. Michelle prepares the complex written advice documents for all advisers and works with Natasha in supporting the onboarding of new clients for both heh Whitsunday and Gold Coast practises. Michelle is married with two adult kids and now lives in Melbourne.
Gold Coast Team
Greg Morianos
Director & Senior Financial Planner
Sub Authorised Rep No 1269139
With a deep-rooted passion for financial planning and investment that began in 2008, I am dedicated to helping clients achieve their personal and financial goals. As the Director & Financial Adviser at Eclipse Financial Planning SEQ, my mission is to empower clients to take control of their financial futures, enabling them to live their “Best Life” through all stages— from building wealth to enjoying retirement and beyond.
Our approach goes beyond traditional advisory; we are committed partners in each client’s journey toward financial success, delivering accessible, high-quality advice designed to build, preserve, and protect wealth across Australia.
I am committed to lifelong learning and staying at the forefront of financial developments. My qualifications include a Master’s Degree in Applied Finance, a Master’s Degree in Financial Planning, a Diploma of Financial Services, and Graduate status with the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Each year, I dedicate over 50 hours to professional development to ensure I am fully equipped to provide clients with the most up-to-date guidance.
Let us be your trusted partners in financial success—ready to guide, support, and empower you to make the most of your future.
Amber Rogerson
Client Service Officer
Amber commenced work with Eclipse Financial Planning in August 2022 and works at our Coomera office assisting Greg in her role as Client Services Officer. Amber has over 15 years’ experience working in Financial Services and Customer Service. Amber is passionate about helping customers achieve their financial goals and supporting you through the process.
After graduating with a Bachelor of Business and meeting husband Shane, Amber moved to the Gold Coast in 2000. Amber lives at Helensvale on the Northern Gold Coast with her Husband and Son. Amber loves to read and spend time with her family at the fabulous Gold Coast beaches or Hinterland.
Eclipse Virtual Back Office
Natasha De Marchi
Client Implementation Manager
Natasha joined the Eclipse team in 2018 for a career change after many years in pharmacy management in Airlie Beach. Natasha has progressed and now manages the all-important onboarding process for new clients. Ensuring all the paperwork is spot on and the transition runs smoothly. Natasha is married with two kids and she and her partner relocate the family to the Gold Coast in 2023 for career, sport and schooling opportunities.
Leeanne Sanderson
Accounts Manager
Leeanne has more than 25 years administration, bookkeeping and customer service experience. She moved to the Whitsundays in 1999 to take up the role of Personal Assistant to the General Manager of Hamilton Island, later starting a family on the mainland. After providing contract administration and bookkeeping services to the Tourism, Marine, Local Government and Mining industries for many years, Leeanne joined Eclipse FS in 2015. She is the company bookkeeper as well as covering the contract bookkeeping services Eclipse provides to various sporting clubs. Leeanne relocated to Melbourne with her husband and son in 2021 to be closer to family.
Michelle Gilbert
Client Advice Manager
Michelle came back to Eclipse in 2023 having originally worked in Client Service in the Whitsunday office in the late 1990’s and early 2000’s and she worked for financial planning firms in Brisbane in between. Michelle prepares the complex written advice documents for all advisers and works with Natasha in supporting the onboarding of new clients for both heh Whitsunday and Gold Coast practises. Michelle is married with two adult kids and now lives in Melbourne.
