Our story

Haydon Partners was established with the singular vision: excel in the delivery of first class private wealth management for successful families in Cairns.

We have enshrined a standard of excellence in everything we do, our attitude is partnership as we work hard to make money for our clients.

We provide objective, intelligent and timely investment advice.

Through advanced research, innovation and personalised service, we deliver tailored portfolios that are focused on creating and preserving wealth.

Everything we do is designed to put our clients’ interests first and realise their financial aspirations.

That is our point of difference: a completely new experience in private wealth management for Cairns. 

Our People

Dave Haydon

Senior Financial Adviser |

Managing Partner

“”Recognised as one of the leading Financial Advisors in Cairns, Dave is delighted to work as a trusted Financial Advisor for our clients.

Dave is ranked as one of the Top 100 Financial Advisers in Australia in The Australian Newspaper and Barron’s Investor Magazine in 2022 & 2023 and in the Top 150 in 2024.

With 17 years financial services experience, Dave specialises in Investment Advice, Retirement Planning & Self Managed Super Funds.

Dave holds a Masters Degree in Financial Planning from Deakin University graduating top of his class and being awarded the Academic Excellence Prize as the Top Graduating Student in the Master of Financial Planning from Deakin University. Dave is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP).

Throughout his extensive career with leading institutions, Commonwealth Bank, ANZ and MLC, Dave has gained broad experience developing sophisticated investment portfolios and retirement plans that in turn have delivered long term satisfaction which our clients continue to experience and benefit from.

Dave works with successful Business owners, Professionals and Retirees to become independently wealthy.

Dave says: “Someone is sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago. When a client chooses to select me as their adviser, I think about that in designing their investment portfolio and retirement plan. This principle ensures they and their family experience happiness in retirement and many happy returns.”

With significant financial services experience, Lena brings a cool head to her work and tackles each clients work with a no-fuss attitude and calm efficiency. She joined us in 2024 and, in her role as Executive Assistant to Dave Haydon, ensures the smooth running of our office in Cairns.

Lena Deutschler

Executive Assistant

Lena Deutschler

Executive Assistant

With significant financial services experience, Lena brings a cool head to her work and tackles each clients work with a no-fuss attitude and calm efficiency. She joined us in 2024 and, in her role as Executive Assistant to Dave Haydon, ensures the smooth running of our office in Cairns.

Receptionists

Our reception team works behind the scenes to support us and our clients, cheerfully answering phones, greeting our clients at the front desk with a smile and providing efficient administrative services.