About Us

Empowering your financial journey, one goal at a time – meet East Wind Advice.

Future-focused advice you can feel

East Wind Advice aims to educate, empower, and help our clients achieve their goals. We have a very hands-on approach – from our first conversation right through to retirement, you’ll feel valued and heard.

Your dream, made real

Our vision is to offer guidance that acts in your best interest and helps you achieve your goals. We identify your dreams, create a strategy that aligns, and stay in regular contact – one step at a time.

The key benefits of working with us

Personalised guidance

Tailored advice and strategies customised to your unique goals, lifestyle, and financial situation.

Comprehensive services

Retirement, investment, wealth, education and estate planning - all under one roof.

Ongoing support

Continuous, tailored guidance so every aspect of your plan stays designed around your best interests.

The people in your corner

Behind every plan is a real, local adviser who takes the time to understand your story. We treat your goals as our own – and we’re here for the long haul.

Ryan Hateley

Financial Adviser · Practice Principal

Authorised Representative No. 354230 of InterPrac Financial Planning Pty Ltd (AFSL 246638)

Trusted, qualified and genuinely local.

Ryan Hateley has been advising on the Fraser Coast since 2010, bringing more than 16 years of experience to easy-to-understand solutions delivered with respect and clarity. He’s an independently rated, Gold-tier adviser on Adviser Ratings, with a perfect 5.00 score from verified client reviews.

“You can’t predict the winds, but you can trim the sails.”