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Chris is passionate about assisting clients with all aspects of their financial world. #### Chris Thorndyke ##### Bass Player In his spare time, Chris enjoys playing bass guitar in a band including writing and recording songs and playing live performances. Chris is an outdoorsman and enjoys hiking, kayaking and photography at every opportunity. #### Chris Thorndyke ##### Principal Client Adviser Chris brings over a decade of experience working with SME’s and high net worth individuals from a wide range of industries. Chris is passionate about assisting clients with all aspects of their financial world. ###### BIO ## About Chris Chris has over 11 years of experience working with SMEs and high net worth individuals from a wide range of industries. He has a proactive and efficient approach to compliance work enabling him to focus on adding value to clients in other areas. Chris has number of hobbies including playing bass in a band, hiking and photography. - [![phone (4)](https://www.altusfinancial.com.au/hubfs/phone%20(4).svg) +61 448 191 022 ](tel:+61%20448%20191%20022) - [![email (1)](https://www.altusfinancial.com.au/hubfs/email%20(1).svg) chris.thorndyke@altusfinancial.com.au](mailto:chris.thorndyke@altusfinancial.com.au) C ###### CHRIS’S FEATURED CONTENT ## Resources [Wealth](https://www.altusfinancial.com.au/case-studies-old/topic/wealth), [Family Office](https://www.altusfinancial.com.au/case-studies-old/topic/family-office), Families Who Thrive - 8 min read #### [The Great Wealth Transfer](https://www.altusfinancial.com.au/blog/the-great-wealth-transfer) Why the next decade will refine how families think about wealth Across Australia, we are entering one of the most significant financial shifts in mode... ###### Altus Team [Wealth](https://www.altusfinancial.com.au/case-studies-old/topic/wealth), [Super](https://www.altusfinancial.com.au/case-studies-old/topic/super), [Tax](https://www.altusfinancial.com.au/case-studies-old/topic/tax) - 9 min read #### [Division 296 tax: what high-balance super members need to do now](https://www.altusfinancial.com.au/blog/division-296-tax-what-high-balance-super-members-need-to-do-now) From 1 July 2026, Division 296 will introduce additional tax on superannuation balances above $3 million. For many Australians, this will be a margina... ###### Altus Team ### **Estate Planning in Australia: Essential Strategies** Essential strategies you need to know. 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