Bridget Poulos
Director & Financial Adviser
Bridget established Compass Financial Advisers in 2014 after nearly 2 decades in the insurance industry. She has a genuine passion for helping people make confident financial decisions and achieve lasting peace of mind. She believes that after years of hard work, it’s time for clients to focus on what matters most, protecting what they’ve built and clearly mapping out the future with clarity and confidence. This purpose sits at the heart of everything she does.
Bridget is known for her ability to bring the right expertise together, carefully aligning advice, strategy, and support to suit each client’s personal circumstances, needs, and budget. As an authorised representative, she plays a key role in facilitating both new and existing risk insurance and financial planning solutions, ensuring every structure is practical, considered, and fit for purpose.
What truly sets Bridget apart is her clear, empathetic communication style. She takes the time to understand each client’s situation and goals, building long‑standing, trusted relationships where clients feel supported, informed, and confident at every step of their financial journey. Her approach is collaborative and grounded, focused on bringing people together with the right guidance and expertise to deliver meaningful outcomes.
Born and raised in Canberra, Bridget balances her professional life with a strong focus on family. She and her husband Norm share four children, and she enjoys frequent visits to Melbourne, now a favourite destination, where her daughter and grandchildren live.
Anthony Monaghan
Financial Adviser
Anthony brings over 30 years of financial advice experience, known for his calm, approachable manner and commitment to long‑term client relationships. He provides clear, personalised guidance across investments, superannuation and wealth planning, helping clients make confident decisions with clarity.
Sarah McAulay
Financial Adviser
Sarah brings over 18 years of financial planning experience, recognised for her strong technical knowledge and clear, practical communication. She delivers thoughtful, personalised strategies across investments, superannuation and retirement planning, helping clients make confident decisions about their future.
Ashleigh Boyle
Paraplanning & Client Services
Ashleigh joined our team in early 2022 as an Administration and Client Services Officer. Since then, her role has evolved considerably, while her commitment to delivering a personalised and positive client experience has remained at the heart of her work. With a strong focus on maintaining high standards of documentation and managing client enquiries and feedback, Ashleigh’s attention to detail and enthusiastic approach help ensure clients feel informed and supported at every stage of their journey.
In 2024, Ashleigh transitioned into Office Management and Insurance Paraplanning, overseeing day-to-day office operations while working closely with Bridget, Sarah, and Anthony to conduct research and comparisons for insurance clients. After welcoming twins in early 2026, Ashleigh has recently returned to the office part-time.
Outside of work, Ashleigh enjoys spending time with her husband, their three children, and extended family. Having grown up on a local farm, she also has a longstanding connection to rural life and enjoys spending time with livestock and exhibiting at local agricultural shows.
Matthew Clayton
Adviser Associate
We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, transcending boundaries and bringing people together.
Brydie Bulley
Office Assistant
Brydie supports the team with friendly, efficient administration, helping keep the office running smoothly each day. Her bright, cheerful nature brings warmth to the client experience, and she enjoys dance and local community productions in her spare time.