About Obelisk TWB
Tailored financial advice to individuals, families, business owners and professionals.
ContactObelisk TWB is a specialist financial advisory practice providing tailored financial advice to individuals, families, business owners and professionals.
Our business is built on integrity, personal connection, and a commitment to making every client’s life easier. These values are what drive us to provide prompt, attentive support and a genuine interest in each client that goes beyond industry norms, ensuring our advice is always honest, well-informed, and tailored to your circumstances.
We provide a comprehensive and integrated package of financial advice, tax and accounting services through our close partnerships with TWB Chartered Accountants and Partners Wealth Group. This ensures that all aspects of your financial needs can be met and managed by your dedicated Obelisk TWB advisor.
Meet our team
Mike Ingham
Founder and Senior Financial Advisor
Mike brings more than 25 years of expertise in financial services and has worked with clients across all life stages with various needs. Clients have relied on Mike’s guidance since 1995, praising his integrity, depth of knowledge, direct approach, and ability to coordinate with their other advisors, such as accountants and banks, for holistic solutions. He is known for his genuine personal interest in each client’s success and for providing prompt, ongoing support through changing circumstances.
Mike is recognised for his in-depth experience advising clients on self-managed super funds (SMSFs) and helping them make their SMSFs work more effectively for them. He consistently provides expert advice on investments, retirement planning, tax efficiency, and estate planning.
His diverse professional background includes senior roles in funds management, regulatory work with both the Australian Securities & Investments Commission and the National Companies & Securities Commission, and time as a solicitor at a major national law firm.
Mike holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Bachelor of Economics (BEc), Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance & Investment (GDipAppFin), Advanced Diploma in Financial Services (Financial Planning), and is an accredited Specialist Advisor with the SMSF Association.
Outside of work, Mike is married with three children and enjoys travel, weekend walks, brunch, following Essendon Football Club, and good wine.
Read Mike's FSG
Matthew Nicolas
Senior Financial Advisor
Matthew joined Obelisk TWB in 2025 and brings over 15 years of experience in financial services as a financial advisor, chartered accountant and SMSF specialist.
Over the past 8 years, Matthew led the national strategic wealth planning offering at LGT Crestone. In this role, he advised ultra and high-net-worth individuals and families across Australia to help them achieve their financial goals.
As a strong believer in objective-based financial advice, Matthew provides holistic and bespoke financial advice strategies to families and individuals. His goal is to deliver successful outcomes and solutions designed to empower clients to make informed financial decisions that lead to long-term peace of mind.
As a Chartered Accountant and SMSF specialist, Matthew draws on this expertise to deliver well-rounded financial advice that addresses the full spectrum of an individual's financial needs throughout their financial journey.
Matthew holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting & Finance), is a Chartered Accountant, accredited Specialist Advisor with the SMSF Association, and holds an Advanced Diploma in Financial Planning.
Read Matt's FSG“I know I’m talking to someone who not only knows what he is talking about but has a genuine interest beyond the normal level, has articles published in respected financial journals and newspapers and therefore has a deep understanding of current events. Mike operates with integrity and has my unreserved trust. I’m usually able to contact him easily and he is able to talk about my particular situation instantly. He is able to converse with me in a way that I can follow and understand and takes into account my thoughts. I have no hesitation in recommending Mike’s service to friends and others. ”
“I enjoy dealing directly with Mike which gives me confidence that my affairs are of priority and importantly he works really well with other partners such as our bank and tax agent to make my life much easier. Mike takes a very structured approach, which involved setting a long-term strategic plan for our situation and working with us to achieve it. He takes time to thoroughly explain all financial matters in a very calm, measured way and he has a broad business knowledge gained through experience beyond financial planning which I think is very beneficial. Mike is always accessible and he brings a very warm personal approach to our dealings. I am happy to recommend Mike to my friends and colleagues and I have done so on a number of occasions. I have always felt that Mike maintains a very high standard of confidentiality and that he is an excellent choice for people who are looking for a comprehensive strategy to manage their financial affairs. ”
“Mike Ingham provides an invaluable service as my financial advisor. He has sorted my financial life out, got me back on track and continues to provide the most amazing prompt service for any slight problem, query or issue I may have. Mike is just a phone call or email away and always responds in his very professional, courteous, friendly manner. I would highly recommend Mike to anyone seeking financial advice, whether it just be to sort them out in the short term or to give long term financial guidance and management. ”
Committed to our clients
Our business is built on integrity, genuine relationships, and a commitment to making life easier for every client. These values guide everything we do, ensuring our advice is always honest, well-informed, and delivered with care.