About Saikal-Skea Independent Financial Advice
We are an independent financial advice practice based in Kingston, Canberra, founded by Andrew Saikal-Skea. We help Canberra's professionals, executives, military, business owners and retirees build their wealth, move into retirement and enjoy it with their minds at ease.
100% Independent
Only around 1% of financial planners in Australia are independent. We are one of them. Independent means no commissions, no kickbacks or ties to product manufacturers.
Supportive
For our personal advice clients, we take care of everything. We deliver a high level of support to help a limited number of valued clients achieve their goals.
Collaborative
When your advisers aren't working together, you aren't getting the best outcome.
We collaborate with your accountant, lawyer, brokers and other advisers, or suggest them if you need it.
Our Team
Alex Tetreault
Independent Financial Adviser
ASIC Number 1317352
Alex holds a Bachelor of Commerce, majoring in Financial Planning and has garnered more than 5 years of experience working in the financial advice profession.
Alex provides financial advice on tax planning, superannuation, investments, insurance, cash flow management and budgeting. Alex also has significant experience working with defined benefit schemes, particularly the MSBS and PSS.
Originally from Montreal, Canada, Alex is a Goaltender for the CBR Brave Ice hockey club and was a part of winning the National Championship with the club in 2018, 2022 and 2024. He has also represented the Australian National Team at numerous world championship events.
Alex has also been appointed to the FAAA Emerging Professionals Committee, where he utilises his passion, dedication and vision to encourage professional growth and development within the financial planning industry across Australia.
Andrew Saikal-Skea
Independent Financial Adviser
ASIC Number 1235280
Andrew has been supporting clients with financial advice for over a decade, after moving to Canberra from Scotland.
Prior to founding Saikal-Skea Independent Financial Advice, Andrew served as a financial adviser and leader at one of Australia's largest industry funds and a boutique advisory.
Andrew has deep specialist knowledge in CSC defined benefits (including the MSBS, DFRDB, PSS and CSS) as well as tax planning, investments, insurance, social security and broader superannuation.
Andrew has been recognised as a Fellow of the Institute of Managers and Leaders and has previously served as Chairperson of the Financial Planning Association of Australia, ACT Chapter.
Andrew is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) and holds a Master of Applied Finance (Financial Planning), Master of Arts (Hons) in Business and Management and Graduate Certificate in Finance and Actuarial Statistics.
Alisha Gunning
Provisional Independent Financial Adviser
ASIC Number 1322482
Alisha joined us after completing her Bachelor of Commerce degree, majoring in Financial Planning and is currently completing a Master of Financial Planning.
Alisha has gained more than 4 years of experience within financial advice and has recently commenced her Financial Adviser Professional Year (PY) candidacy.
Alisha enjoys international travel, and in between pilates and cooking, is currently exploring Canberra and its surrounds.
Chris Butterworth
Senior Associate
Chris is an experienced associate, having joined us in 2025 after more than three years at a boutique financial planning firm in Canberra.
Chris holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree, majoring in Financial Planning.
As a senior associate, Chris' role is to assist in the preparation and implementation of advice and to support our clients.
Tristan Yew
Associate
Tristan joined us after gaining valuable experience as an Army Intelligence Officer and working for tax consulting and financial trading businesses.
Tristan is currently completing a double degree in Economics and International Security Studies.
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