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Meet the People Behind virasolentia

Our team combines decades of experience in financial planning with a genuine passion for helping Australians build better budgeting habits. Each member brings unique expertise from different corners of the finance world.

Our Financial Experts

We've assembled a team that understands the real challenges people face with money management. From corporate finance backgrounds to hands-on small business experience, our diverse perspectives help us create practical solutions.

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Casper Thornfield

Lead Financial Strategist

Casper spent fifteen years working with investment firms in Sydney before realizing that most people needed help with the basics, not complex portfolios. He started virasolentia in 2019 after watching too many friends struggle with everyday money decisions despite having decent incomes.

His approach focuses on behavioral psychology rather than just numbers. Casper believes that understanding why we make poor financial choices matters more than memorizing budgeting formulas.

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Bodhi Westbrook

Budget Planning Specialist

Before joining virasolentia, Bodhi worked as a financial counselor with community organizations across Newcastle and Wollongong. He's seen firsthand how small changes in spending habits can transform someone's financial situation within months.

Bodhi specializes in creating realistic budget frameworks that actually work for busy families. He's particularly good at helping people find money they didn't know they had without making drastic lifestyle changes.

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What Drives Our Work

We started virasolentia because traditional financial advice felt disconnected from real life. Most resources assume you have surplus income to invest or complex financial situations that need professional management.

The truth is, most Australians just need practical skills to manage their everyday money better. That's exactly what we focus on.

  • Practical Over Perfect

    We teach budgeting methods that work with irregular income, unexpected expenses, and real-world complications.

  • Education First

    Understanding the 'why' behind financial decisions helps people make better choices long after our courses end.

  • No Judgment Zone

    Everyone has made financial mistakes. We focus on moving forward rather than dwelling on past decisions.

  • Sustainable Habits

    Quick fixes don't last. We help people build money management routines they can maintain for years.