About ORA

A different kind of advisory firm – built on conviction, not convention.

Our Story

ORA was born from a simple conviction: that exceptional financial advice should feel different. Not louder. Not larger. But more considered, more personal, and more aligned with the people it serves.

The name says it all. ORA draws on the concept of an aura – an unseen yet powerful force that shapes outcomes, much like the market insight and strategic vision we bring to every client relationship. In Latin, ora means edge, border, or coastline – a fitting symbol for a firm committed to operating at the forefront of an ever-changing financial landscape.

Located in the heart of Cottesloe, ORA was established to bridge a gap that large institutions were never built to fill: the space between institutional-grade capability and genuine, boutique personal service. We combine decades of experience and rigorous technical expertise with something the big firms simply cannot offer – the time, attention, and trust that meaningful advisory relationships require.

Our most important asset has never been a product or a platform. It is the relationship we hold with each client – built carefully, maintained honestly, and designed to endure.

ORA. Guidance for shifting tides.

Our Vision

To be the trusted financial partner of choice for discerning individuals, families, and growth-focused businesses – building enduring financial partnerships through innovation, collaboration, and deep expertise.

Our Mission

We guide our clients toward meaningful personal and financial progress by building genuine, enduring relationships grounded in trust.

By combining global insight with local intelligence, we translate complexity into clear, actionable strategies – carefully tailored to each client’s world, ambitions, and legacy.

Our Philosophy

“Guidance for shifting tides”

 

We believe advisory should be deliberate, transparent, and built on trust.

ORA operates within an exclusive, referral-based community, fostering relationships that endure beyond financial outcomes. Our approach combines strategic foresight with contextual insight – delivering tailored, actionable guidance designed for sustainable growth.

We guide with integrity. We act with accountability. We build for the long term.

Our Team

Joel Ridley

Managing Director

Darren Gaspar

Director

Jack Johns

Director

Chris Michael

Associate Director

Thomas Michael

Dealers Assistant

Our Selective Client Approach

We’re picky about who we work with

 

ORA’s commitment to providing exceptional, highly contextualised financial guidance necessitates a deliberately selective approach to the clients we partner with. By operating within an exclusive, referral-based community, we intentionally protect our capacity to ensure every individual, family, and growing business receives our absolute, undivided attention. This bespoke model allows us to move far beyond transactional interactions, granting us the time and focus required to truly understand the people behind the portfolios and foster the genuine, enduring relationships that are the cornerstone of our practice.

Ultimately, this focused approach ensures a profound alignment of values between our advisory team and our partners. We choose to work alongside affluent individuals and forward-thinking businesses who share our dedication to transparency, authenticity, and long-term, sustainable growth. By carefully curating our client base, we can pioneer innovative, tailored strategies with unparalleled precision, delivering a deeply caring and comprehensive service that reshapes the wealth management experience and confidently guides you through shifting financial tides.

Please seek a referral if you would like to work with ORA.