Meet the Team
Our mission is to transform generations of New Zealand families with financial education and advice.
We are an award-winning team of financial advisers and coaches who journey with our clients to give them and their families a secure financial future.
We’re not a bunch of lone rangers. Our team environment means everyone has the support they need to grow.
Our Team
Jeff Elias
Founder & Wealth Strategist
Winner of the 2016 Professional Advisers Association New Adviser of the Year, Jeff worked previously as a mortgage debt reduction specialist and has an intimate knowledge of mortgages. He likes to look for creative solutions where required and enjoys showing people how to structure and pay their mortgage off quickly.
Jeff loves working with and spending time with his wife, Jacque, and is a father of five. He also enjoys tennis and walking his dog, Chase.
Jacque Elias
Managing & Programme Director
Jacque’s personal mission is to bring hope to families. Whether it was through her previous careers in speech therapy and children’s ministry or in her current role as Managing & Programme Director, the wellbeing of families is where her heart is.
Through her own financial literacy journey, she has managed the finances of businesses she has owned as well as transforming her personal finances from desperate to thriving. She enjoys spending time with her husband and four bonus children and has been known to sing and dance a bit too.
Michelle Domenghini
Client Care & Compliance Manager
Michelle’s favourite roles are service-based. She finds helping people rewarding and fulfilling, and has spent a lot of time studying how they work. In her spare time, you’ll find her connecting with friends and family, studying and experiencing new places.
Michelle is inspired by learning and believes our potential grows as we grow, so there is always more to experience.
Sharne Fairbrother
Powerful People Adviser
Sharne’s purpose is to empower people to live wholeheartedly. With close to 20 years’ experience in the people, development and learning space, she brings a high-energy yet down-to-earth approach to all that she does, along with a good dose of humour.
Sharne works as a consultant, coach, facilitator and fractional leader and has joined the Futurebound team to help the team continue to grow and thrive. Outside of work Sharne is an avid traveller, keen foodie, wellbeing junkie, rugby fan, and wife and mum of two.
Anya Skelton-Semeri
Financial Coach & Educator
Anya has worked in a KiwiSaver role for the past 14 years, mostly as a Team Lead. She decided that she needed a change and has stepped into our role as Financial Coach and Educator. She wants to help people figure out their money, use it to their advantage and help them live a life of financial freedom.
10 years ago she started her journey to becoming mortgage-free. In her spare time, she enjoys getting out with her family, walking her dogs, and getting stuck into her garden.
Jeuel Sumalpong
Executive Assistant
Jeuel is an upbeat and open person who believes that everyday is a learning opportunity to develop and grow into the best person one can be. She loves being organized and tries to be consistent with the outcomes.
With a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and love for joining organizations, she personally believes that people’s engagement and empathy are two key motivations when it comes to her professional improvement. Jeuel has a great passion for writing, reading, singing, and gaming, hence, having the never-ending mission to delve in areas that interest her greatly in life.
Kate Daitano
Client Support Specialist
Kate is a dedicated client support specialist known for her unwavering work ethic and passionate commitment to helping people resolve their concerns. Beyond the professional realm, Kate finds joy in her own time by immersing herself in the world of sports, anime, and K-pop.
A connoisseur of diverse experiences, she delights in café hopping, exploring new destinations through travel, and reveling in the beauty of various musical genres. Kate’s insatiable thirst for knowledge and her adventurous spirit make her a true explorer in both her personal and professional life.
Carmela Mamitag
Client Support Specialist
Carmela is a dedicated and detail-oriented Administrative Assistant with a passion for providing exceptional lending support services. With a strong background in administrative tasks and a keen eye for organization.
She is committed to streamlining processes and is passionate about providing top-notch administrative assistance and lending support, and thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments. During her past time she just usually listen to music and singing her kids. Carmela and her kids love to spend time in the beach and it’s also another way of their bonding as well.
Charily Tan
Social Media Marketing Assistant
Charily is a creative and enthusiastic marketing assistant with a passion for cosplay. Her hobby involves creating intricate cosplay props and bringing her favorite characters to life.
This artistic pursuit not only allows her to hone her crafting skills but also provides valuable insights into the world of marketing, where attention to detail and a deep understanding of audience engagement are essential. Charily’s love for anime, manga, and games provides her with a unique perspective on pop culture trends, giving her a well-rounded and creative approach to her marketing role.