Our Team
Financial Advisers
James Ford
Sub Authorised Representative No 244839.
James established Economic Science in August 1981 with the aim of providing specialist financial advise to both individuals and companies. Currently James is the West Australian member of the Professional Investment Services Adviser Council and volunteers his time in the AFA (Association of Financial Advisers) mentoring program passing on his wealth of knowledge from years in the industry. Outside of work James was an active member of Perth Legacy for 25 years concluding in 2017 as President .
Thomas Darby B.Comm (Fin), Grad Cert (FP)
Sub Authorised Representative No 1252939.
Thomas practised as an adviser in Victoria for over two years before bringing his family home to Perth. He believes his role is to ensure clients economic success through every financial life stage. While he specialises in building wealth, he has wide experience and he welcomes a range of clients. He has significant experience in collaborating with other professionals for his client's benefit.
Support Staff
Tracey Hunt Adv. Dip FS (FP)
Tracey is the Practice Manager at Economic Science. With her background as a Financial Adviser for many years, it is Tracey's role to ensure the smooth running of the practice on a day to day basis. Tracey is responsible to assist not only the team but especially the clients of Economic Science. She was a financial adviser for mare than 15 years and has a deep understanding of what clients want. Tracey is available to all clients providing a high level of assistance and service.
Michael Wright B. Com (Fin and FP)
Michael joined us in November 2025 after completing his financial planning degree at Curtin University (including previously completing his internship with us). He aims to acquire knowledge "from the ground up" and to progress to his Professional Year as an adviser by 2027. His goal to be a professional adviser has been held since high school and he has never deviated from it. Since emigration to Australia from New Zealand with his family in 2011, Michael has acquired the characteristics of an Australian while treasuring his New Zealand heritage.
Sunny Nguyen BBA
Sunny has joined our team after completing her Bachelor of Business Administration in 2023. Her goal is to be a successful office professional by utilising problem solving and administrative skills to support busy professionals and by providing bespoke, quality service to our clients. Sunny has changed from a previous vocation where she acquired advanced client liaison skills.