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The people behind your plan
A small team, on purpose. When you contact Retire Ready, you’ll always speak to someone who knows you, and your story.
Gloria Mina
Founder · Practice Principal · Senior Financial Adviser
Gloria began her career in financial advice in 2007 and has been helping people from all walks of life ever since. A true passion for customer service and quality advice led her to found Retire Ready in 2015, a practice built on the belief that you don’t need to be wealthy to benefit from a financial adviser.
Gloria’s approach starts with education: helping you understand your relationship with money so you can make decisions with confidence. She loves getting to know her clients deeply, from what makes them jump for joy to what keeps them up at night, and there’s nothing she enjoys more than the look of relief on a client’s face when they realise they can afford to retire.
A believer in ongoing professional development in an ever-changing financial world, Gloria makes sure her clients benefit from advice that’s always current, always tailored, and never one-size-fits-all.
Leanne Dean
Client Services Manager
The friendly face you’ll meet at the front desk, Leanne brings four decades of experience in banking and finance to Retire Ready. Having spent her career at the coalface of customer service, she genuinely enjoys helping people get their affairs beautifully organised.
Detail-oriented and a natural problem-solver, Leanne works alongside our adviser to make sure you have every checklist, form and piece of information you need to reach your goals, and takes a personal interest in every client’s wellbeing along the way.
A proud long-time resident of Melbourne’s west, Leanne is a die-hard Hawthorn supporter who loves cooking for her family and discovering new places.
Kaan Tacay
Client Services Associate
Kaan brings several years of experience across the banking and financial services industry, having worked in a range of client service and operational roles. With a strong interest in financial markets and investing, Kaan was drawn to financial planning by the opportunity to help people make better financial decisions and work towards their long-term goals.
As a Client Services Associate, Kaan works closely with Gloria to support clients throughout the financial advice process. He enjoys building relationships with clients and ensuring they feel supported and informed along the way.
Kaan is currently completing a Graduate Diploma of Financial Planning through Kaplan Professional as he continues to develop his career within financial advice.
Raised in Melbourne’s west, Kaan enjoys spending time with family and friends and following the financial markets. Outside of work, he is a Collingwood supporter and enjoys Formula 1, UFC and boxing.
