About Us

About Us

Why PFS Consulting?

PFS Consulting is an actuarial and risk consultancy providing foresight, insight, and oversight to clients in the financial services and other sectors. 

Why PFS Consulting

Helping Organisations Navigate Complexity With Confidence

For more than two decades, we have helped insurers, superannuation funds, regulators and other organisations navigate change, strengthen governance and make better decisions. We deliver practical, independent advice and work alongside our clients to achieve sustainable outcomes.

About Us

Why PFS Consulting?

PFS Consulting is an actuarial and risk consultancy providing foresight, insight, and oversight to clients in the financial services and other sectors. 

Our Values

Our Core Values

PFS Consulting was founded in 2001 on the fundamental belief that lasting business relationships are built on being wholly focussed on meeting our client’s needs.

We concentrate on providing exceptional service across a unique range of services.

Our Values

Our Core Values

Our success is built on lasting client relationships, practical advice and a commitment to delivering meaningful outcomes.

Client Focus
Understanding our clients’ needs and delivering advice that is practical, relevant and effective.

Integrity
Providing independent advice with professionalism, transparency and sound judgement.

Collaboration
Working closely with clients to navigate complex challenges and achieve better outcomes.

Excellence
Delivering high-quality work backed by deep expertise and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Our Values

Our Core Values

PFS Consulting was founded in 2001 on the fundamental belief that lasting business relationships are built on being wholly focussed on meeting our client’s needs.

We concentrate on providing exceptional service across a unique range of services.

Sponsorships

2022 TO 2027

Community partner of the actuaries institute of australia

2023

Sponsor of the international congress of actuaries

2023 to 2026

Continuing Membership of Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia

2023 TO 2026

Business Service Member Underwriting Agencies Council

2026

Gold Partner of Insurtech Australia

Industry Partnerships & Memberships

We actively support the professional organisations that help shape the industries we serve, helping us stay connected to emerging trends, regulatory developments and industry best practice.

2022 TO 2027

Community partner of the actuaries institute of australia

2023

Sponsor of the international congress of actuaries

2023 to 2026

Continuing Membership of Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia

2023 TO 2026

Business Service Member Underwriting Agencies Council

2026

Gold Partner of Insurtech Australia

Sponsorships

2022 TO 2025

Community partner of the actuaries institute of australia

2023

Sponsor of the international congress of actuaries

2023 TO 2025

Business Service Member Underwriting Agencies Council​

2023 TO 2025

Continuing Membership Of Association Of Superannuation Funds Of Australia ​

Our People

Meet Our People

Adrian McGarva - Managing Director PFS Consulting

Adrian McGarva

MANAGING DIRECTOR

Jane Byrne PFS Consulting Director 2

Jane Byrne

DIRECTOR

Madeleine Mattera Practice Leader PFS Consulting

Madeleine Mattera

DIRECTOR, HEAD OF RISK ADVISORY

Daniel Frank Senior Consultant PFS Consulting

Daniel Frank

SENIOR CONSULTANT

John Newman Chairman PFS Consulting

John Newman

PRINCIPAL

Ian Laughlin PFS Principal

Ian Laughlin

PRINCIPAL

Don Johnstone PFS Principal

Don Johnstone

PRINCIPAL

Thach Huynh - PFS Principal

Thach Huynh

PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT

Alice Xu PFS Principal

Alice Xu

PRINCIPAL

John Maroney - PFS Principal 2

John Maroney

PRINCIPAL

Stephen Crump Principal PFS Consulting 2

Stephen Crump

SENIOR CONSULTANT

Adrian Allott PFS Consulting Principal 2

Adrian Allott

PRINCIPAL

Fred Rowley PFS Principal

Fred Rowley

PRINCIPAL

Jennifer Davidson Senior Consultant PFS Consulting 2

Jennifer Davidson

SENIOR CONSULTANT

Phil Stott PFS Principal 2

Phil Stott

PRINCIPAL

Richard Lyon PFS Consulting Principal

Richard Lyon

PRINCIPAL

Jessie Yu PFS Consulting Actuary 2

Jessie Yu

CONSULTANT, ACTUARY

Suzette Thurman Sr Consultant PFS Consulting

Suzette Thurman

SENIOR CONSULTANT

Jules Gribble PFS Consulting Principal

Jules Gribble

PRINCIPAL

Peter May PFS Consulting Principal

Peter May

PRINCIPAL

Ray Murray PFS Consulting Principal 2

Ray Murray

PRINCIPAL

David Rush PFS Consulting Principal 2

David Rush

PRINCIPAL

David Lewis PFS Consulting Principal 2

David Lewis

PRINCIPAL

Brian Stamper PFS Consulting Principal 2

Brian Stamper

CONSULTANT

Chipo Banza PFS Consulting Actuary 2

Angela Bu

ACTUARY

Chipo Banza PFS Consulting Actuarial Analyst 2

Beatrice (Bea) Mendoza

ACTUARIAL ANALYST

Adrian McGarva - Managing Director PFS Consulting

Adrian McGarva

MANAGING DIRECTOR

Jane Byrne PFS Consulting Director 2

Jane Byrne

DIRECTOR

Madeleine Mattera Practice Leader PFS Consulting

Madeleine Mattera

DIRECTOR, HEAD OF RISK ADVISORY

Bozenna Hinton PFS Principal

Daniel Frank

SENIOR CONSULTANT

John Newman Chairman PFS Consulting

John Newman

CHAIRMAN

Ian Laughlin PFS Principal

Ian Laughlin

PRINCIPAL

Don Johnstone - PFS Principal 4

Don Johnstone

PRINCIPAL

Thach Huynh - PFS Principal

Thach Huynh

PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT

Alice Xu PFS Principal

Alice Xu

PRINCIPAL

John Maroney - PFS Principal 2

John Maroney

PRINCIPAL

Stephen Crump Principal PFS Consulting

Stephen Crump

SENIOR CONSULTANT

Adrian Allott PFS Consulting Principal

Adrian Allott

PRINCIPAL

Fred Rowley PFS Principal 2

Fred Rowley

PRINCIPAL

Phil Stott PFS Principal

Phil Stott

PRINCIPAL

Richard Lyon PFS Consulting Principal

Richard Lyon

PRINCIPAL

Jessie Yu PFS Consulting Actuary

Jessie Yu

CONSULTANT, ACTUARY

Suzette Thurman Sr Consultant PFS Consulting (1)

Suzette Thurman

SENIOR CONSULTANT

Jules Gribble PFS Consulting Principal 2

Jules Gribble

PRINCIPAL

Peter May PFS Consulting Principal 2

Peter May

PRINCIPAL

Ray Murray PFS Consulting Principal

Ray Murray

PRINCIPAL

David Rush PFS Consulting Principal 2

David Rush

PRINCIPAL

David Lewis PFS Consulting Principal

David Lewis

PRINCIPAL

Brian Stamper PFS Consulting Principal 2

Brian Stamper

CONSULTANT

Chipo Banza PFS Consulting Actuary 2

Angela Bu

ACTUARY

Chipo Banza PFS Consulting Actuarial Analyst 2

Beatrice (Bea) Mendoza

ACTUARIAL ANALYST

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