Building Financial Futures Since 2018

Real people, genuine expertise, practical savings solutions

We started ilyexqirav because we noticed something troubling — too many Australians were getting generic financial advice that didn't match their actual lives. Seven years later, we're still here helping families build savings plans that actually work.

How We Actually Started

Back in 2018, I was working at a major bank and watched countless clients struggle with cookie-cutter savings advice. A single mum would get the same portfolio recommendation as a retiring couple. It made no sense.

The breaking point came when a young tradie asked me how to save for his first home deposit while supporting his disabled brother. The bank's standard advice? "Invest in our managed fund and wait." That's when I knew something had to change.

We built ilyexqirav around a simple idea: every person's financial situation is different, so every savings plan should be different too. No templates, no one-size-fits-all solutions — just honest advice that fits your real life.

Today we work with over 800 Australian families, and each savings strategy we create is built from scratch. It takes longer than using templates, but it works better. Much better.

Modern office space with financial planning documents and calculator

What We Actually Believe

These aren't just words on our wall — they guide every conversation we have with clients.

1

Honest Numbers

We show you realistic timelines and potential outcomes — not inflated projections designed to impress. If your goals need adjusting, we'll tell you upfront.

2

Your Pace

Some clients want monthly check-ins, others prefer quarterly reviews. We adapt to how you prefer to manage your finances, not the other way around.

3

Plain English

Financial planning shouldn't require a dictionary. We explain everything in terms you'd use with friends — because that's essentially what we become.

Kieran Whitfield, Senior Financial Strategist

Kieran Whitfield

Senior Financial Strategist

Saoirse Donovan, Client Relations Manager

Saoirse Donovan

Client Relations Manager

The People Behind Your Plan

Kieran spent twelve years at Commonwealth Bank before joining us in 2019. He specializes in helping tradies and small business owners navigate irregular income patterns — something most financial advisors struggle with.

Saoirse handles our day-to-day client relationships and honestly knows more about our clients' financial situations than some of them do. She's the one who remembers your daughter's university timeline and your renovation budget.

Between them, they've helped create savings plans worth over million in total client assets. But more importantly, they've helped families sleep better at night knowing their financial future is on track.

Why This Actually Matters

The financial planning industry in Australia has a trust problem. Too many firms prioritize sales over genuine advice, and too many families end up with plans that don't match their real goals.

We measure success differently. Instead of assets under management or commission targets, we track whether our clients are hitting their savings milestones on schedule. When your plan works, we've done our job properly.

"The best financial plan is the one you actually follow. Everything else is just paperwork." — Our approach in one sentence.

Financial planning consultation meeting in progress Client reviewing savings plan documents with advisor

Ready to Build Your Financial Future?

We're currently booking new client consultations for August 2025. Each initial meeting takes about 90 minutes, and we'll give you a clear picture of what your savings plan could look like.

No sales pitches, no pressure to sign up on the spot. Just an honest conversation about your financial goals and whether we're the right fit to help you achieve them.

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