Who we are


Solutions Consultants are personal financial planners who assist their clients to build and protect wealth.

In much the same way as a builder co-ordinates plumbers, tilers, electricians, carpenters and painters to build a house that suits you and your lifestyle, we work with your accountant, lawyer, banker, insurer and you to ensure that we build and protect your wealth so that you can enjoy your desired lifestyle now and in retirement.

Our focus is developing long-term relationships with our clients and coaching them toward their financial goals.

We invest considerable time, money and effort researching the product providers we choose to work with to ensure our advice is in the best interest of our clients.  We embrace the changes within the financial services industry and provide a range of transparent billing options to our clients.

If you would like personal financial advice from a range of experienced financial experts who work with you as a team then you need to contact Solutions Consultants.

Personal Solutions


Our focus at Solutions is to help individuals achieve their lifestyle goals.

Retirement Solutions


At Solutions, our team of advisers are experienced with the provision of detailed retirement planning focused on the achievement of your desired lifestyle as you near and enter retirement.

There are a myriad of opportunities available to you as you near retirement; opportunities concerning your financial situation and your lifestyle. Our focus is to ensure your financial situation enables you to achieve your lifestyle goals.
Your transition to retirement is an important step in your life.  We have a number of strategies to help you to make this transition as smooth as possible.

In addition to taxation management strategies, we also provide advice and guidance on Centrelink related issues including the asset test and the income test and how to best manage your affairs to maximise your entitlements.

Meet the Team


Meet the experienced financial experts who will help build and protect your wealth.


MARC RUMMEL

Managing Director & Shareholder

Marc has been a Managing Director of Solutions Financial Consultants for the past four years. He has worked in the Financial Sector for the past 10 years and is committed to providing proven wealth management, retirement and protection strategies. Marc is keen to establish a working relationship with our clients and assist in any financial matters they may have. He is also actively responsible for the development & implementation of strategies which include cashflow management, risk insurance, superannuation & retirement income streams. His time is also spent exploring new strategies which can be implemented to assist our clients to achieve their personal financial goals.

Marc is a proud father with two young boys, Michael and Jack who enjoys taking them to the park and watching movies with them. In Marc’s spare time, he is a keen Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioner and trains in this martial art as much as he can.



JAMES TAYLOR

Director & Shareholder

James has been working in the financial sector for over 15 years and is an integral part of decision making in the direction of the business. James has extensive experience as a Financial Analyst and is responsible for the research and composition of investment strategies.
When James is not in the office, he is generally training for some crazy endurance event. Having completed the Melbourne Ironman, North Face (50km trail run), Three Peaks (235k bid ride), he is always on the lookout for the next challenge. If it is not working or training, he is having a beer or two, or watching a movie.



BEN McDONALD

Associate Financial Planner

Ben joined the Solutions team in May 2017 as an Associate Advisor. Ben brings 16 years’ experience from the Stock Broking, Funds Management, and Financial Planning industry gained whilst living in Melbourne and London. Since returning to Australia he has completed a Master of Applied Finance in Financial planning. Ben is keen to use his education and experience to help clients achieve their retirement goals. Ben assists Marc with the development of the most appropriate strategies in Risk, Superannuation and Investment for clients.

Ben is the proud father of Archie. He enjoys taking him to the beach and on various other adventures. In his spare time he enjoys spending time with his family, watching various sports and fly fishing.



MEGAN STEVENS

Financial Controller

Megan’s responsibilities as Financial Controller includes the preparation of tax, creating and maintaining the Company’s accounting system, processing & recording transactions and payroll. Regardless of her friendly and generous nature, she is also straight down the line when it comes to important business issues, which helps when keeping the Directors in line.

In Megan’s spare time, her two boys keep her very busy with school & sporting activities. Her other interests are food & cooking and enjoys reading reviews on the hottest new restaurants to try.



ANNE NOLAN

Client Services Manager

Anne joined the team in January 2015 bringing 13 years experience of customer service and administrative experience. She maintains exceptional service with our clientele and enjoys the close relationships between the team at Solutions, the development of which allows a true understanding of the individuals and their goals.

Anne and her husband, Jack, have two daughters – Bonnie & Mietta. She enjoys spending time with family, watching sporting events and playing tennis.



JOSEPHINE RUMMEL

Administration Officer

Josephine is an intergral part of the Solutions Financial Consultants team. She supports the team by delivering excellent administrative service to our clients and her attention to detail is second to none.
When Josephine is not working for Solutions, she is spending time with her husband Marc raising their two very active sons Michael and Jack. Josephine also enjoys training in yoga & pilates.

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