From growing up in Mount Gambier to building a career in financial planning, Hannah’s journey to director has been shaped by a passion for helping people achieve their goals and feel confident about their financial future. Since joining HLB Mann Judd Adelaide in 2023, she has embraced opportunities to learn, collaborate and broaden her experience, while keeping clients at the centre of what she does.
I grew up in Mount Gambier before moving to Adelaide when I was 18. I completed my Bachelor of Commerce (Business Law) through Open Universities Australia while working full time, giving me the opportunity to build my academic knowledge alongside my professional career.
Finding my path
I chose financial planning because I’m passionate about helping people achieve their goals and feel confident about their financial future.
I specialise in Wealth Management with a focus on complex business structures and financial statements. My work includes assisting clients with wealth creation, risk protection, retirement planning, debt management, self-managed superannuation funds, and intergenerational wealth transfer strategies.
Before joining HLB Mann Judd, I worked at other multidisciplinary firms. Those experiences helped me understand how much I value a collaborative culture. That was one of the things that attracted me to HLB Mann Judd. The team-focused approach really appealed to me, and I’ve found that collaboration and mutual support are an important part of the culture here. People are willing to share their knowledge, work together and support each other, with the common goal of providing the best service to our clients.
One of the things that has helped me most in building my career has been the opportunity to learn from colleagues and mentors. Every person brings different views, experiences and approaches, and I’ve found that each relationship has helped me develop my knowledge and skills in different ways.
Being open to learning from the people around you is important throughout your career. There is always someone who can teach you something new or offer a different perspective.
Learning through experience
A highlight of my time at HLB Mann Judd so far has been visiting Manila in late 2025. The experience gave me a broader understanding of the accounting side of the firm and, just as importantly, gave me the opportunity to build relationships with colleagues outside the financial planning team.
I have also had the opportunity to learn from several colleagues and mentors at HLB Adelaide, including sitting in at client meetings with partners and benefiting from their extensive knowledge and experience.
Embracing change
The financial planning profession has changed significantly throughout my career, noticeably with the advancement of technology and more streamlined systems. These changes have enabled us to spend more time focusing on our clients and delivering a higher level of service.
We’re also working on AI projects and continually looking at ways to streamline our processes and work as effectively as possible. I think it’s important to embrace these changes while continuing to focus on what matters most – our clients and the service we provide to them.
What leadership means to me
To me, leadership is about being approachable, leading by example and helping others grow. I value HLB Mann Judd’s collaborative culture and enjoy sharing knowledge, supporting my colleagues and continuously learning along the way.
Life outside of work
I enjoy spending time with my husband and our three children. Much of our family life revolves around sport, with weekends often spent at netball, soccer, basketball and football. I also play, coach and umpire netball. When we’re not on the sidelines, I love travelling with my family and giving our children the opportunity to experience new places, cultures and adventures together.