Retirement is so much more than numbers
11 Jun 2025 3 min readNigel Coombe is a long-term member of NGS. With over 50 years of teaching experience, he chose NGS as his fund for its commitment to the education sector. Nigel is currently a lecturer at Adelaide University, teaching economics.
“I’ve been able to form great connections with the staff at NGS,” said Nigel. “Over the years, whenever I’ve had a question or needed help with something, there has always been someone there to talk things through. I truly value the personal connection I have with the team. They genuinely care about their members and take the time to make sure I get what I need.”
NGS Super Specialist Thomay Gatis is one of the team members who meets with Nigel to discuss finances, investment options, and retirement plans. “It’s such a privilege to be able to support members like Nigel,’ said Thomay. “On the surface, retirement can sound like it’s about numbers, but it’s so much more than that. Members like Nigel are planning for their future, and they are making decisions about what that might look like. My role is to help members get there.”
Like many of the members Thomay helps, Nigel is planning not only for himself but also for his wife, his daughter and his granddaughter. “I’ve worked with Nigel to review different options, including setting up his beneficiaries and pension options. It’s important for people to know that super doesn’t have to be complicated. It can be simple. It’s my job to help others understand how they can make decisions today that will shape their tomorrow.”
If you’d like to talk to Thomay or one of the NGS Super Specialists across the country, book your complimentary session today.
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