Desiree Bandekar
Head of Paraplanning
Desiree brings more than 15 years of experience in financial services, with the past decade focused on superannuation and financial advice. Throughout her career, Desiree has been fortunate to work across a wide range of roles, giving her a deep understanding of what it truly takes to deliver high-quality advice to clients.
Having worn many hats – including adviser, paraplanner, and leader of an advice support team – Desiree has developed a strong appreciation for every stage of the advice process. This hands-on experience allows her to see the full picture and champion the collaboration, care, and detail required to support advisers and clients alike.
Desiree is passionate about ensuring advice professionals have the structure and support they need to deliver meaningful, client-centric outcomes, and she takes pride in contributing to advice that genuinely improves people’s financial wellbeing.
Outside of work, Desiree enjoys the quieter moments in life – spending relaxed afternoons watching movies on the couch with her husband and son. On Sundays, you’ll often find her at the local dog park with her blue Saffy, Winnie. Desiree’s balanced, thoughtful approach carries through both her personal life and her work.
Having worn many hats – including adviser, paraplanner, and leader of an advice support team – Desiree has developed a strong appreciation for every stage of the advice process. This hands-on experience allows her to see the full picture and champion the collaboration, care, and detail required to support advisers and clients alike.
Desiree is passionate about ensuring advice professionals have the structure and support they need to deliver meaningful, client-centric outcomes, and she takes pride in contributing to advice that genuinely improves people’s financial wellbeing.
Outside of work, Desiree enjoys the quieter moments in life – spending relaxed afternoons watching movies on the couch with her husband and son. On Sundays, you’ll often find her at the local dog park with her blue Saffy, Winnie. Desiree’s balanced, thoughtful approach carries through both her personal life and her work.