Shannon Smith, Jayne Wilson, Jessica O’Keeffe, Mitchell Cawley.
A new professional services firm is making a long-term commitment to the Hilltops
region, with a clear focus on supporting local people, families, and businesses to build strong financial foundations.
Navigate Advisors, a locally owned accounting and financial advice firm, has officially expanded its presence into the Hilltops area, bringing practical expertise, personalised advice, and a genuine
community-first approach.
With deep roots already established across the Riverina, Navigate Advisors provides accounting, taxation and financial advice services tailored to individuals, small to medium businesses, primary
producers, and community members at every stage of life.
“Our focus is simple,” says Navigate Advisors representative Emily Bowker. “We’re here to support the Hilltops community—not just during tax time, but year-round. We want to help people make confident decisions about their finances, whether that’s running a business, planning for the future, or navigating life changes.”
Supporting Local People and Local Businesses
Hilltops is known for its strong agricultural base, thriving small businesses, and tight-knit towns. Navigate Advisors has built its service offering with regional communities in mind, understanding that no two clients—or communities—are the same.
The firm offers a broad range of services, including:
• Business accounting & accounting
• Tax compliance for individuals
• Cash flow advice
• Business structuring advice
• Financial planning advice and wealth planning
• Bookkeeping support and training, including payroll processing, superannuation guarantee lodgements, coding of bank transactions and advanced Xero or MYOB upskilling
Rather than a one-size-fits-all approach, Navigate Advisors takes the time to understand each client’s circumstances, goals, and challenges.
“We know regional businesses face unique issues and pressures—seasonal income, workforce challenges, regulatory change,” says Shannon Smith, a Director at Navigate Advisors. “Our role is to simplify the often complex financial side of things, so clients can focus on what they do best.”
More Than Advice — A Community Partner
Navigate Advisors is not just setting up shop; the firm is actively seeking to be involved in the Hilltops community. This includes attending local events, building relationships with other professional services, and creating opportunities to connect face-to-face with residents.
“Our success is directly tied to the success of the community,” Bowker explains. “That means showing up, building trust, and being accessible. We want people to feel comfortable walking in and having a conversation—no jargon, no pressure.”
The firm plans to engage with local groups, sporting clubs, and community initiatives, and is exploring opportunities to host information sessions and obligation-free consultations for local
business owners and individuals who want guidance but aren’t sure where to start.
A Long-Term Commitment to the Region
Navigate Advisors’ expansion into Hilltops reflects confidence in the region’s future and a belief that strong financial advice plays an important role in building resilient communities.
As economic conditions continue to change and legislation becomes increasingly complex, having access to knowledgeable, locally focused advisors can make a meaningful difference.
“We’re here for the long haul,” says Smith. “Whether someone is starting a business, growing one, planning for retirement, or just wants peace of mind, we’re ready to support the Hilltops community every step of the way.”
Navigate Advisors welcomes new and existing clients across the Hilltops region and looks forward to becoming your trusted local business partner for years to come.
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