About Us:
Mark Godfrey - Director

Mark is the Director of Next Level Financial Services. He helps individuals manage their wealth. Mark holds a Bachelor of Commerce at Melbourne University, a MBA from Melbourne Business School and a Diploma in Financial Planning. As a Senior Financial Adviser, Mark has extensive experience in financial services specialising in superannuation, investments, tax effective investment, risk insurance, asset protection and estate planning. Mark actively advises Next Level's clients to assist them in identifying opportunities and strategies to maximise their wealth. He is involved in all aspects of the relationship with clients from the first meeting to the implementation of the financial strategy through to the ongoing review and fine tuning of recommendations. As the Director, Mark also works on Next Level's strategic direction and his responsibilities extend to marketing Next Level's services to new clients as well as developing business partnerships with other professional services firms.
Away from the office, Mark is a committed father, who long ago gave up believing that he could outsmart his daughter. He also has a wide range of sporting interests and his mood of a Monday morning can often be traced to North Melbourne's football team performance on the preceding weekend.
Call Mark on 03 9188 4254 or 0409 222 507 or via email to book an appointment.
Away from the office, Mark is a committed father, who long ago gave up believing that he could outsmart his daughter. He also has a wide range of sporting interests and his mood of a Monday morning can often be traced to North Melbourne's football team performance on the preceding weekend.
Call Mark on 03 9188 4254 or 0409 222 507 or via email to book an appointment.
Jess Check - Financial Adviser & Client Services Manager

Jess is a Financial Adviser and the Client Services Manager for Next Level Financial Services. Jess completed a Bachelor of Commerce Majoring in Finance and a Bachelor of Arts Majoring in International Studies in 2016 at Monash University and became a practicing Financial Adviser in 2017.
As a Financial Adviser Jess aims to provide holistic advice to all clients in financial services specialising in superannuation, investments, forecasting, risk insurance, asset protection and estate planning.
Jess prides herself on developing strategies that are in line with client’s goals and building long-term relationships to facilitate attainment of these goals. Jess is also also the first line of communication in the business and is responsible for managing the relationships with clientele, liaising with a number of institutions on behalf of clients, assisting in the preparation and delivery of advice and is involved in the day to day operations of the business.
Out of the office Jess is busy with her two year old daughter but enjoys keeping fit often training in the gym or outside if weather permits, cooking (or more accurately eating the food her partner Samuel cooks), reading and keeping up to date with new films on weekends.
Call Jess on 03 9188 4254 or 0417 569 963 or via email to book an appointment.
As a Financial Adviser Jess aims to provide holistic advice to all clients in financial services specialising in superannuation, investments, forecasting, risk insurance, asset protection and estate planning.
Jess prides herself on developing strategies that are in line with client’s goals and building long-term relationships to facilitate attainment of these goals. Jess is also also the first line of communication in the business and is responsible for managing the relationships with clientele, liaising with a number of institutions on behalf of clients, assisting in the preparation and delivery of advice and is involved in the day to day operations of the business.
Out of the office Jess is busy with her two year old daughter but enjoys keeping fit often training in the gym or outside if weather permits, cooking (or more accurately eating the food her partner Samuel cooks), reading and keeping up to date with new films on weekends.
Call Jess on 03 9188 4254 or 0417 569 963 or via email to book an appointment.
Jayson Check - Associate Advisor
Jayson is an Associate Advisor at Next Level Financial Services. Joining the team in November 2024, he has been in the Financial Planning industry since 2018 and is currently on the path to becoming an adviser. Jayson completed his Bachelor of Commerce in 2017 and is currently working towards completing his Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning.
Jayson’s roles include but not limited to client services management, compliance management, paraplanning, preparing and implementing Statement’s & Records of Advice and directly working alongside Mark and Jess with their valued clients.
Outside of the office, Jayson’s keeps busy by studying and spending time with his fur-child ‘Tango’, a black German Shepherd. He is also passionate about ice hockey but given the time zone differences he finds himself being more invested in AFL.
Jayson’s roles include but not limited to client services management, compliance management, paraplanning, preparing and implementing Statement’s & Records of Advice and directly working alongside Mark and Jess with their valued clients.
Outside of the office, Jayson’s keeps busy by studying and spending time with his fur-child ‘Tango’, a black German Shepherd. He is also passionate about ice hockey but given the time zone differences he finds himself being more invested in AFL.
James Bigotto - Paraplanner
James recently joined as a Paraplanner at Next Level Financial Services in November 2024. James’ role includes conducting research, preparing financial reports, managing administrative tasks, and assisting the rest of the Next Level team.
Currently, James is in his final year studying a Bachelor of Commerce at Deakin University, majoring in Finance.
When he is not busy working or studying, James enjoys watching most types of sport, travelling, or learning languages.
Currently, James is in his final year studying a Bachelor of Commerce at Deakin University, majoring in Finance.
When he is not busy working or studying, James enjoys watching most types of sport, travelling, or learning languages.
Andrea Coulsell - Office Manager - Part time

Andrea is the Office Manager at Next Level Financial Services and her role includes office administration including HR and Marketing. Her duties include website design and maintenance. Office administration including document and presentation preparation.
Andrea is married with one daughter and her interests include interior design, reading about US politics and enjoying time with her Golden Retriever Billie.
Andrea is married with one daughter and her interests include interior design, reading about US politics and enjoying time with her Golden Retriever Billie.