Our Grovedale Team

Our Grovedale Team
Cameron Forbes

Cameron Forbes

Senior Financial Planner & CEO
B.Comm (Financial Planning, Finance & Economics) CFP®

Ricky Hernandez - Senior Financial Adviser

Ricky Hernandez

Senior Financial Planner
B.Comm (Financial Planning, Accounting & Finance) CFP®

Matt Gordon

Matt Gordon

Senior Financial Planner
B.Comm (Financial Planning, Accounting & Finance) CFP®

Juanita Papas Photo

Juanita Papas

Office Coordinator


Kye Edwards

Kye Edwards

Client Services Officer
Bachelor of Commerce – Majoring in Financial Planning

Anne-Leach

Anne Leach

Paraplanner


Cameron Forbes

Senior Financial planner & CEO

B.Comm (Financial Planning, Finance & Economics) CFP®

Cameron Forbes is the CEO and Senior Financial Planner at Forbes, Fava Saville F.P. and holds a Bachelor of Commerce, majoring in Financial Planning.

Cameron is a Certified Financial Planner® – which is the highest designation in the financial planning industry.

He started his career in the financial services industry in 2005 and five years later, founded Forbes Financial Planning in 2010 which we now know as Forbes Fava Saville Financial Planning.

Cameron continues to invest in his professional development by undertaking further study which ensures our clients always receive the highest quality advice. It goes without saying that he is passionate and committed to helping clients achieve their financial and lifestyle goals and being there when our clients need us most.

Cameron has a passion for baseball, a sport in which he excelled in for many years having played at a professional level in the US and Europe.

He is married to Kate who works in our Human Resources & Finance team and they have two children Macy & Buster.

When Cameron is not at work he and Kate are busy ferrying their children around to all their sporting and extracurricular activities. Cameron’s dream outside of work is for his two children to one day have a desire to play golf with him.

Ricky Hernandez

Senior Financial Planner

B.Comm (Financial Planning, Accounting & Finance) CFP®

Ricky has been a dedicated member of our team since 2017, bringing a wealth of experience and a genuine passion for helping clients achieve their financial goals. Specialising in guiding clients through all life stages, Ricky excels in providing tailored financial advice for growing young families, planning for retirement, and navigating the complexities of Centrelink benefits & aged care.

Ricky is also a supporter of the Peace of Mind Foundation, offering financial support and expert guidance to individuals and families affected by brain cancer.

Outside of the office, Ricky is a devoted father to three very young children. He cherishes family adventures and is a supporter of the Geelong Cats.

Matt Gordon

Senior Financial Planner

B.Comm (Financial Planning, Accounting & Finance) CFP®

Matt has been a part of the Forbes Fava Saville team since early 2020 after graduating from Deakin University in 2019, earning a Bachelor of Commerce from Deakin University, majoring in Financial Planning and Accounting. In 2024, he completed further study to become a Certified Financial Planner which is the highest designation in the financial planning industry.

Over the years, Matt has worked closely with both advisors and clients, honing his skills and obtaining a deeper understanding of their unique needs and objectives. This collaborative journey has enhanced his ability to provide tailored financial guidance and nurture enduring client relationships.

Through these efforts, Matt not only helps clients improve their financial standing but also ensures they receive steadfast support during pivotal moments.

Juanita Papas

Office Coordinator

Juanita has been working in the Financial Services industry since 2004. Juanita has many years’ experience in the Financial Services Industry and has a high level of professionalism working with our valued clients.

As an Office Coordinator Juanita’s role is to assist the Financial Advisers in the implementation and ongoing administration of financial strategies and support the Forbes Fava Saville Financial Planning team in the delivery of quality financial planning services.

In Juanita’s spare time she enjoys playing Badminton and looking after her grandchildren in her growing family.

Kye Edwards

Client Services Officer

Bachelor of Commerce – Majoring in Financial Planning

Kye has always been passionate about helping others achieve their financial goals, finding satisfaction in guiding clients through the complexities of their finances. He’s committed to delivering personalized solutions that reduce financial stress, allowing clients to focus on what truly matters.

As Kye continues to grow in this field, he aims to deepen his expertise and support the financial well-being of even more individuals and families.

Anne Leach

Para Planner

I have been with Forbes Fava Financial Planning since day one, initially as book-keeper/administrator, and then assisting in the production of Client Statements of Advice.

I have a passion for my family and have been married to John for 50 years. We have 3 fantastic children and 7 simply wonderful, grandchildren.

Outside of work, I enjoy sewing, gardening, reading and travelling. I have had the privilege of spending many weeks over several years in Indonesia, Kenya and Serbia, not as a tourist, but living in the community. I have also visited Iraq and had the opportunity to visit my childhood home in London.