Meet our experienced financial advisers
Our Partners & Advisers
Tim Ford
CFP® / Financial Adviser & Managing Director
Tim Ford is an Authorised Representative of SGN Financial Pty Ltd and Managing Director of Beach Wealth Advisers.
Tim has in excess of 30 years experience in the financial services industry. Tim holds a Bachelor of Business from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology and a Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning from the Securities Institute of Australia (FINSIA).
Tim is also a Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®) practitioner via the Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) and is an Accredited Aged Care Professional. Tim is married with three adult children and enjoys an interest in community golf, football and cricket along with a minor interest in a part-time farming enterprise.
Greg Duff
CFP® / Financial Adviser & Director
Greg Duff is an Authorised Representative of SGN Financial Pty Ltd and is a Director of Beach Wealth Advisers. Greg has been an Authorised Representative providing financial advice since 2014, advancing to this position following his first three years at the firm as a paraplanner.
Greg holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance and Financial Planning) from Deakin University, is a Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®) practitioner via the Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) and is an Accredited Aged Care Professional.
Greg is a keen sportsman who devotes his efforts outside of work to his university soccer club.
Amanda Paatsch
Practice / Compliance Manager & Partner
Amanda joined Beach Wealth Advisers at the beginning of 2012. Amanda has an extensive background in administrative and event management roles, but since joining Beach Wealth Advisers has progressed to becoming our practice manager, overseeing all administrative functions, as well as co-ordinating our compliance processes and systems.
Amanda is married with two adult children. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, playing pickleball, walking, gardening and reading.
Kane Quickensted
CFP® / Financial Adviser & Director
Kane Quickensted is an Authorised Representative of SGN Financial Pty Ltd and is a Director of Beach Wealth Advisers. Kane joined the firm in 2006 as a paraplanner, before becoming an Authorised Representative to provide financial advice in 2008.
Kane holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Economics, Finance and Financial Planning) from Deakin University, is a Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®) practitioner via the Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) and is an Accredited Aged Care Professional.
Kane is an avid weekend cricketer and is a Life Member of the Irrewarra Cricket Club, where he has also been the club Treasurer since 2007. He enjoys bushwalking (especially multi day hiking) and also likes to spend time attending gigs and engaging in his own musical pursuits.
Kirsten Hitch
CFP® / Financial Adviser
Kirsten Hitch is an Authorised Representative of SGN Financial Pty Ltd and is employed by Beach Wealth Advisers. Kirsten holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Economics and Financial Planning) from Deakin University and is a Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®) practitioner through the Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA).
Since starting in the financial services industry in 2003, Kirsten has built a strong passion for helping clients feel confident about their financial future. She takes the time to get to know each client, providing tailored advice that reflects both their financial goals and the lifestyle they want to achieve.
In her spare time Kirsten enjoys spending time with her family, reading books and practising yoga.
Ben Jones
Financial Adviser
Ben Jones is an Authorised Representative of SGN Financial Pty Ltd and is employed by Beach Wealth Advisers. Ben joined the firm in 2022, becoming an Authorised Representative to provide financial advice in 2025 following successful completion of his Professional Year.
Ben holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Financial Planning) from Deakin University and is committed to delivering professional, client-focused advice to help clients achieve their financial goals.
Ben devotes his free time to basketball, the gym, honing his golfing skills and spending time with his partner, friends and family.
Jackson Paatsch
Financial Adviser
Jackson Paatsch is an Authorised Representative of SGN Financial Pty Ltd and is employed by Beach Wealth Advisers. Jackson joined the firm in 2024, becoming an Authorised Representative to provide financial advice in April 2026 following successful completion of his Professional Year.
He holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting and Financial Planning) from Deakin University and takes pride in building strong, trusted relationships with clients through clear communication and practical, results‑driven strategies.
Outside of work, Jackson is an avid sports enthusiast, actively involved in local football and a proud supporter of the Collingwood Football Club. He also enjoys travelling and is keen to tick off more countries on his travels with his fiancée.