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About Karissa

Karissa is a Financial Planner for Bridges Financial Services.

With more than 15 years of experience in the financial planning industry, Karissa is passionate about making financial advice simple, clear and genuinely meaningful. Building strong, trusting relationships is at the heart of her work - wanting clients to feel supported, understood and confident about their financial decisions.

Karissa spent part of her early career with Bridges in Bendigo before moving to Hobart to continue her work in financial advice, where she broadened her experience and deepened her understanding of the different challenges people face. After gaining valuable insights, she returned home to Bendigo to support individuals and families with advice that feels personal, practical and grounded.

Education and Experience 

Karissa is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) and holds a Master of Financial Planning, which simply means she has put a lot of time and care into building the knowledge needed to give reliable, ethical professional advice.

What drives Karissa is helping make the financial side of life feel a lot less daunting. She listens, talk things through in a way that’s easy to understand - driving to the heart of what matters most to clients. Together, she helps shape a plan that truly fits clients lives - one that empowers and gives real confidence in the future.

What my clients say

"After losing my wife, Karissa was vital in providing continuity and reassurance during a very difficult time. Her proactive advice gave me peace of mind and allowed me to focus on my family and honouring my wife’s memory."

Outside of work

When she’s not working with clients, Karissa enjoys heading out on day trips, planning her next travel adventure and spending quality time with her family.