Meet Your Team
Sunshine Coast’s trusted financial advisors
Meet your team of financial advisors that are here to guide you through life’s financial changes and help you plan for your future.
Mike Hobson
Executive Financial Consultant
Owner and lead consultant of Hobson & Associates Private Wealth Management, Mike Hobson provides a deep understanding of the financial industry to provide clients with the best experience and results.
Certified Financial Planner (CFP)
Registered Retirement Consultant (RRC)
Life Insurance Licensed
*Insurance products and services distributed through I.G. Insurance Services Inc.Diploma in Business & Administration
Outside of the office, Mike enjoys boating, fishing, and brushing up on his swing at the local golf course from time to time.
Chris Lutes
Associate Consultant
Born and raised on the Sunshine Coast, Chris Lutes joins the team at Mealia Hobson Private Wealth Management with years of Client & Relationship Management experience. He brings a heightened level of energy to the team, and is dedicated to helping clients reach their financial wealth goals.
Previously, Chris has worked as a golf professional at our local Sunshine Coast golf course, and as an instructor in the lower mainland for years leading up to fall 2020.
Olivia Hobson
Administrative Assistant
Olivia recently joined the Mealia Hobson Private Wealth Management team to support with Client Services, bringing her 10+ years of experience in various Customer/ Client Service roles. She’s passionate about building quality relationships and is a great point of contact for our existing clients to help them with all their questions and support.
Mother to two boys, Olivia loves spending time with her family, whether it’s out on a camping adventure, hiking our local trails, or boating off the coast to the Trail Islands or Thormanby.
Susy Papp
Executive Administrative Assistant
Susy brings over 20 years of professional Accounting experience, with an emphasis in Bookkeeping and Administration, as well, over 30 years of Client Services experience.
Born and raised in Calgary, Susy moved to the Sunshine Coast in 1991. Outside of the office she enjoys time with her family and friends, going for walks in our coastal trails, and reading.