Built on Real Conversations

Back in 2018, I noticed something troubling during coffee meetings with business owners across Orange and the Central West. Everyone seemed frustrated with their financial advisors – not because of poor advice, but because nobody was really listening.

People would describe feeling rushed through cookie-cutter solutions. Small business owners felt like their unique challenges weren't understood. Families worried their actual goals got lost in jargon-heavy presentations.

So we started zarelqonin with a different approach. Instead of leading with products or processes, we begin every relationship by understanding what matters most to you. Sometimes that takes three conversations. Sometimes it takes one really good one over proper coffee.

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Honest Conversations

We talk about money the way you do – without the industry speak that makes everything sound more complicated than it needs to be. Real questions deserve straightforward answers.

Patient Guidance

Good financial decisions shouldn't feel rushed. We take the time to explain options properly, so you can make choices that feel right for your situation.

Local Understanding

Working in regional Australia means we understand seasonal cash flows, drought impacts, and the unique opportunities that come with being outside the major cities.

Kristina Thornburg, Senior Financial Advisor at zarelqonin

Kristina Thornburg

Senior Financial Advisor

Twenty years helping families navigate major financial decisions. Started her career in Sydney before moving to regional NSW in 2015.

People You'll Actually Want to Work With

Our team brings together decades of experience with a genuine commitment to making financial planning feel less overwhelming. We're the advisors we wish we'd had when we were starting out.

Lars Benedictsen, Client Relations Manager at zarelqonin

Lars Benedictsen

Client Relations Manager

Ensures every client interaction feels personal and productive. Background in customer experience design helps him anticipate what clients actually need.

How We Actually Work

Every client relationship follows a similar path, but the conversations and solutions are completely different. Here's what you can expect when working with us.

1

Discovery Session

We spend real time understanding your current situation, goals, and concerns. This isn't a sales pitch – it's a proper conversation about where you are and where you want to be.

2

Strategy Development

Based on our discussions, we develop approaches that make sense for your specific circumstances. Everything gets explained in plain language before moving forward.

3

Implementation

We handle the paperwork and coordinate with other professionals when needed. You stay informed throughout the process without getting buried in administrative details.

4

Ongoing Partnership

Regular check-ins to adjust strategies as life changes. Most clients appreciate quarterly conversations, but we're always available when questions come up.

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Ready for Better Financial Conversations?

Let's start with a straightforward discussion about your current situation and goals. No pressure, no sales pitch – just an honest conversation about whether we're the right fit for each other.

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