Meet the Team

  • Kevin Smith - Financial Adviser

    “Some people plan their future. Mine flipped overnight.”

    In 2009, I was living in South Africa, walking across the street — and then I wasn’t. A split-second collision with a speeding car left me rattled and, in many ways, reset. That one moment threw everything into question… and set in motion a move to Australia, a shift in life, and a new chapter I never saw coming.

    I’ve now spent over 15 years in the financial services industry — starting in accounting and management, then moving into advice both in South Africa and here in Australia. After relocating in 2011, I joined ANZ and spent a decade as a financial adviser with ANZ Private Bank & Advice, helping individuals and families plan, protect, and grow their wealth.

    Today, through Avrion Wealth, I work with clients across Queensland and around Australia — delivering advice that’s practical, personal, and built to support real life.

  • Charles Hoffmann - Financial Adviser

    “Big decisions feel easier when you’ve got the right guide.”

    With over a decade of experience in financial services, Charles helps individuals and families make confident financial decisions — whether they’re building wealth or navigating a major life change.

    Originally from South Africa, he moved to Australia with a passion for understanding the financial landscape and using that knowledge to help others. He spent over 10 years with ANZ, including several years advising high-net-worth clients at ANZ Private.

    Charles holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Finance, an Advanced Diploma of Financial Planning, and specialist accreditation in Self-Managed Super Funds. He brings calm, clarity, and expert guidance to every client conversation — with advice that’s focused, personalised, and practical.

 Our Approach

At Avrion Wealth, our main priority is maximising your financial position, both for today and into the future. Our advice is tailored to each client and your own unqiue circumstances and goals, and it is supported by a broad range of services that will help you achieve your financial and personal goals.

 

tailored advice

Every client we work with is unique - and so too is the financial advice we provide them. Our clients range from business owners to young families and retirees (or those planning their retirement), and each of them has a different set of financial circumstances, goals and needs. That’s why we take the time to understand every aspect of our clients’ lives, from their superannuation to their tax affairs. It’s the only way to create a financial plan that is both meaningful and impactful.

An Expert Team

To deliver the best possible results for our clients, we are supported by a vast team of experts. This includes a Chief Investment Officer who spends every day ‘in the numbers’ and overseeing our investment portfolios; a Paraplanning team which turns the strategy and advice into a document that tells the story of how the advice will work; and a team of Implementation Assistants that work to make that story a reality. We are also backed by a Professional Standards team, ensuring that the advice we provide is compliant, of high quality, and in the best interest of our clients.

 

Ongoing Support

We’re with you for the long haul. Developing your financial plan is just the first step in our journey together - we’re here to be by your side, providing support every step of the way to ensure that your financial plan evolves to meet your changing needs and circumstances as well as product and legislative changes that may have an impact.

Transparent Fee Structure

Avrion Wealth operates on a fee-for-service basis. Just as your financial plan is custom-tailored to your individual needs, so too are the fees we charge. You only pay for the services we provide you, and all fees are disclosed upfront. We believe in being transparent about where your money is going at all times - even to us.

What We Stand for

These are the core values that underpin everything we do at Avrion Wealth - every service we provide, every client interaction, and every piece of tailored advice.

 

Our Clients Are Family

Our clients are our family - what’s important to you, is important to us. Your wellbeing is our number one priority and our main focus when helping you plan for your future.

Empowerment

Knowledge is power, and we’re here to empower you financially. We’ll ensure that you have all of the knowledge you need to make sound financial decisions for your future.

Leadership

We’re here to guide you on your financial journey, giving clear direction, advice, objectivity and a good old dose of encouragement to help you reach your financial goals.

Ongoing Improvement

We believe in the Japanese principle of Kaizen - creating continuous improvement based on the idea that small, ongoing positive changes (the 1% effort a day) can reap significant improvements.

BOOK AN OBLIGATION-FREE CALL

Would you like to take control of your Super? Get a better understanding of investing? Or maybe you’re unsure if you have the right level of insurance?

Let Avrion Wealth point you in the right direction. Book an obligation-free Introductory Call today, and let’s see how we can help.