Our Team
Vicki O’Connor
FINANCIAL ADVISER, PRINCIPAL, AND FOUNDER
Vicki is passionate about providing unparalleled personal service. After many years working for a large firm in Dubbo, Vicki made the jump and created Hell Yes! Financial Advice in May 2017.
Vicki has been working in the finance industry since 1984. She started her career in Business Advisory before beginning to specialise in Portfolio Wealth Management and the provision of strategic and investment advice. She has extensive experience in financial planning strategies, superannuation, retirement planning, social security advice, portfolio management, taxation planning and estate and succession planning.
Vicki firmly believes that every client should have a sound plan to achieve their financial and lifestyle goals, and that there should be strategies in place to maximise the opportunities available. Vicki is a member of the Financial Planning Association being a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants (CA).
Talia Kent
CLIENT SERVICES OFFICER
Talia completed her Bachelor of Business (Acc/Mkt) and worked in accounting for 8 years. She then completed her Certificate IV in Human Resources before making the transition to the financial planning sector as part of the admin and implementation team at Hell Yes!.
Talia was born and raised in the Dubbo area and now works remotely from Narromine where she lives with her husband and young children. Her hobbies include running, gardening, line dancing and puzzles.
Taryn Payne
CLIENT SERVICES MANAGER
Taryn grew up in the Dubbo area and moved to Coffs Harbour to complete her Bachelor of Psychology (Hons). In 2018 she made the switch to financial services and voyaged back to the bush to join the Hell Yes! adviser support team.
Taryn hates gardening but enjoys travelling, reading, music, and playing board games.
Lydia Scotti
CLIENT SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR
Lydia grew up in Walgett and moved around the state for a few years before settling in Dubbo in 2021. She has a background in aged care and dental nursing, and joined the Hell Yes! Team in January 2023 as an administration officer.
Lydia enjoys spending time with friends and family, travelling, and listening to music.
Mary Graham
PARAPLANNING SUPPORT
Mary has been working in supporting roles within the Financial Planning Industry since 2007. She has been working alongside Vicki since 2012, and when Vicki made the leap to start her own business, Mary followed. After going on maternity leave in 2019, Mary has returned to Hell Yes! In October 2022.
Mary currently resides in Dubbo with her daughter, and a myriad of pets. Her hobbies include art, tattoo design, music, gaming, gardening, and crocheting.