Our Team

Richard L. Matthews began his career in financial services from Oct 1979 and is the founder of Australian Consolidated Insurance Services (ACIS).

Currently positioned as the Chairman of ACIS, Richard is recognised as an industry leader in the field of risk management.

Richard has a life long passion for his work and his clients, and has provided countless positive outcomes over the decades.

Outside of work his family is top priority, but you'll never end a conversation without him talking about his beloved Hawthorn Football Club.

Zik is a co-founder of Milestone Advisers (2011), and in 2018 the firm merged in with Australian Consolidated Insurance Services.

Now as the Managing Director of ACIS, Zik is passionate about finding new ways to improve the Insurance Broking experience and is dedicated to serving his clients by prioritising their needs. 

With almost 10 years of experience in financial services, Zik specialises in Insurance Broking for Commercial Properties, the Petroleum Industry and the Health Services Industry.

In his spare time Zik enjoys good company and red wine, boxing, and is always keen trying out new activities (except sky diving).

Peter is a co-founder of Milestone Advisers (2011), and in 2018 the firm merged in with Australian Consolidated Insurance Services.

As group CFO, Peter manages the capital structure and investor relations for General Insurance, Financial Advice and Public Accounting.

With over 10 years of experience in financial services, Peter specialises in Financial Advice, Business and Property Insurance, Public Accounting, SME Mergers and Acquisition.

In his spare time Peter enjoys time with the family, other interests include architectural and landscape design, and horticulture.

Gary Chua is a Senior Insurance Broker of Australian Consolidated Insurance Services. He graduated from the University of Auckland with a degree in Commerce majoring in Accounting and Commercial Law.

Gary has been in the Insurance Industry for 5 years in various account management roles, and is an expert in Professional Indeminity and Industrial Specialised Risks.

The most enjoyable part of his job is getting to know his customers while building long term relationships.

Outside of work, Gary enjoys working out at the gym and playing badminton.