Meet the minds behind informed financial decisions
Our diverse team brings decades of combined experience in financial analysis, risk assessment, and strategic planning to help individuals and businesses make confident financial choices.
Dr. Celeste Thornbury
With over 18 years navigating Australia's financial landscape, Celeste founded arcenqoriva after witnessing too many individuals struggle with complex financial decisions. Her doctoral research in behavioral economics at Melbourne University focused on how cognitive biases affect investment choices – research that now informs our educational approach.
Connect with our teamOur collective expertise shapes every decision
Each team member brings unique perspectives from different sectors of Australia's financial industry. This diversity allows us to approach complex financial topics from multiple angles, ensuring our guidance remains comprehensive and practical.
Maeve Richardson
Senior Financial Analyst
Maeve spent 12 years with Commonwealth Bank's institutional division before joining arcenqoriva in early 2023. Her background in corporate finance and risk modeling brings institutional-level expertise to our personal finance guidance. She's particularly passionate about helping small business owners understand cash flow management.
Ophelia Blackwood
Risk Assessment Specialist
After 15 years in insurance and actuarial science, Ophelia brings a unique perspective on financial risk that goes beyond traditional investment advice. Her work at Suncorp involved developing risk models for natural disasters – experience that proves invaluable when discussing emergency fund planning and insurance strategies.