About AICS
AICS makes their clients successful by implementing commercial and practical compliance solutions via their unique set of skills.
The objective is to achieve ‘Success without Stress’ by taking care of your corporate governance activities.
Bringing realism to compliance is our goal.
Our mantra is that compliance is a by-product of best practice.
As the driver of best practice, Australian Independent Compliance Solutions P/L (AICS) is working with business owners daily to keep them up to date with the ever changing regulatory environment and asking them “how can we make this work for you and your clients?”
We are really proud of being invaluable in helping our clients meet their challenges in a manner that maintains their reputation and minimises any financial impacts.
Our energy and passion comes from being up to date with the regulatory changes and working closely with our clients to successfully implement good standards without jeopardising commerciality.
Why are we different?
BACKGROUND
Cheyenne M Walker (Founder and Managing Director) started AICS in 2017 with the vision that compliance must be independent from the dealer groups in order to uphold market integrity for the Australian Financial Services Licensees (AFSLs) and the Australian Credit licensees (ACLs) to demonstrate to their clients, they are achieving high standards in corporate governance.
AICS has been created to deliver a suite of best-of-breed licensee and adviser/broker support services which can either be accessed as an end-to-end solution, or selectively as needs require. Our approach is respectful and consultative because we partner with our clients to build a good compliance culture. AICS does not act as an outsourced company but engages with our clients as internal resources.
Meet Our Team
CHEYENNE WALKER
With over 30 years’ experience in financial services, Cheyenne is a recognised leader in corporate governance and compliance. Having held senior roles with ING Australia, Suncorp, Madison Financial Group, KPMG, and other national dealer groups, Cheyenne brings a wealth of practical insight to every engagement. Her directorships and company secretarial roles for both private and public companies, combined with her background as an authorised representative, give her a uniquely commercial and pragmatic approach to AFSL and ACL compliance.
Cheyenne’s commitment to professional standards is reflected in her active membership of the Australian Compliance Institute, ICCMF, and FAAA, as well as her recognition as IFA Excellence Awards Compliance Consultant of the Year in 2020, 2022, and 2023. Clients value Cheyenne’s empathy, responsiveness, and ability to deliver clarity and confidence in complex regulatory environments.
Cheyenne is known as warm, approachable, and encouraging, always appreciating team contributions and celebrating milestones. Cheyenne provides clear direction, practical solutions, and fosters a positive team culture focused on wellbeing and success.
EMMA GASPERINI
Emma has been a driving force in Brisbane’s financial services sector since 1997, with experience spanning non-bank lending, mortgage management, broking, financial planning, and business advisory services.
A director since 2004 and a former business owner, Emma is recognised for transforming ideas into profitable, sustainable ventures while maintaining strong governance and risk discipline. Her firsthand experience as a Trusted Adviser gives her a practical understanding of how to balance commercial ambition with regulatory obligation, supporting clients to grow with confidence.
Emma holds a master’s in financial planning, has been an ACL holder since 2010, and an SMSF Specialist Adviser. She is a current member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Emma brings an energetic, organised, and solutions-focused approach grounded in care, collaboration, and a clear appreciation of the challenges faced by advisers and business owners.
ROBERT WALMSLEY
With over 30 years in financial planning, Robert is an enthusiastic advocate for quality practice and advice. His career spans adviser roles and senior leadership positions at NAB, Telstra Super, AMP, and KPMG, giving him a comprehensive perspective on the demands faced by both advisers and licensees.
Robert’s practical, collaborative, and supportive approach is valued by clients navigating change and seeking operational clarity. As a Certified Financial Planner® (non-practicing) and member of the Financial Advice Association Australia,
Robert is committed to mentoring others and achieving the best outcomes. His deep knowledge and approachable style embody the AICS values of trust, empathy, and tailored solutions.
Robert is known for his supportive, pragmatic, and detail-oriented approach, with a strong focus on clarity and mentoring..
CARSTEN ZUBER
Carsten is an accomplished Financial Services Leader with a career spanning boutique, medium, and large-scale wealth management businesses, including superannuation funds. His expertise covers stakeholder relationship management, people leadership, risk and compliance, and quality assurance.
Carsten has established robust frameworks, led teams, and delivered strategic initiatives across the industry, with a focus on practical execution and inclusive leadership.
His strengths in due diligence, investigation, and strategic planning with a customer-centric approach and a talent for building trust.
Carsten’s experience with KPMG, AMP, QSuper, and Garrisons Financial Planning ensures clients benefit from his operational excellence and collaborative mindset.
Carsten is analytical, thoughtful, proactive in problem-solving, collegial, and constructive, always focused on best practice and client outcomes.
GRANT SCOTT
Grant brings over 25 years of financial planning experience to AICS, with a strong focus on compliance, quality assurance, and risk management. He has held senior roles supervising and mentoring professional staff and has provided strategic and operational advice to financial planning practices and licensees.
Grant’s comprehensive regulatory, product, and fund knowledge, combined with his empathetic and collaborative approach, enables him to build strong client relationships and deliver informed, practical solutions. His career includes successful tenures at KPMG, AMP, AXA, and Challenger.
Grant’s dedication to operational clarity and regulatory alignment reflects the AICS commitment to care, trust, and tailored client outcomes.
Grant is reliable, supportive, positive, and team-oriented, always following through on commitments and helping the team achieve shared goals.
GIANLUCA (GG) GASPERINI
Gianluca (GG) joined in April 2025 whilst completing year 12 he quickly became an integral part of the team as Communication Assistant., Gianluca brings has brought fresh energy, creativity, and a digital-first perspective to AICS’s communications.
He has played a key role in expanding the reach of the Brisbane Compliance Forum on LinkedIn and boosting AICS’s Google ranking, helping the company connect with a broader audience.
Gianluca is known for being enthusiastic, creative, digitally savvy, and initiative-taking, always bringing authenticity, rapid engagement, and a fresh perspective to team projects.
KELVIN LUU
Kelvin joined Australian Independent Compliance Solutions (AICS) in early 2026 as a Client Services Administrator and supports the team across audit coordination, document management, and operational workflows. He plays an important role in ensuring client engagements run smoothly, providing accurate, timely, and dependable support to both consultants and clients.
Kelvin is a qualified Radiographer and has transitioned his career into financial services, where he is currently undertaking formal studies in economics and finance. He brings a calm, organised, and disciplined approach to his work, with strong attention to detail and an appreciation for operating within regulated environments.
Kelvin is a valued member of the AICS team and an increasingly familiar point of contact for clients.
Client Testimonials
I have known and worked with Cheyenne professionally for over 5 years. I have found her approach, experience and expertise to be of a very high standard. I have and would recommend her services to any licence holder.
Sean Preece
Chief Risk Officer – Yellow Brick Road
Cheyenne was a great help to us at a time where we needed a lot of flexibility in the role. Anything we threw at her was a ‘yes no problem’. Thanks Cheyenne.
Ronna Ludgate
General Manager Risk Solutions at
Commonwealth Bank
Cheyenne is a dedicated, hard working compliance professional.
She is one of our “go to” people for compliance contracting.
Jenni Erbel
Director, Strategic Outsource Solutions
Cheyenne is a person with a sound knowledge of the law as it pertains to Financial Planning and always made herself available to assist the Practitioners to properly interpret and apply the laws and use them to raise the standards of advice.
Bruce Henderson
Financial Planner
I worked with Cheyenne during some tough times after the GFC and she was brilliant, thorough but fair.
Scott Heathwood
Director of Lifestyle Asset Management
I have known Cheyenne for over 10 years and can highly recommend her work ethic and attention to detail. Many of my industry peers, who have been audited by Cheyenne, speak very highly of the way that she conducts herself in meetings, in sometimes difficult situations.
Kevin Wyld
Shareholder at Financial Simplicity and Director of CCUBE Financial Software Pty Ltd
I have had the privilege of working very closely with Cheyenne for over 6 years, during the course of her implementation of CoMetrix. In her role that includes driving the compliance business of AdviceNet, I have found her to be very knowledgeable and competent in all aspects of compliance as it applies to the financial services industry.
Cheyenne always manages to combine a high degree of professionalism with a personable approach that makes her a total delight to work with!
Jeff Deakin
Monitoring & supervision, revenue distribution and financial reporting
technology for the financial services industry. Business Development Manager and Co-founder of Cirrus Technologies.
Cheyenne is a highly capable and personable professional. She is highly competent and gives her all to her role.
Her unobtrusive, but very effective, approach earns her the respect of clients and peers alike.
I would certainly recommend her services.
David Busoli
Enhancing the business success of SMSF Advisers through
mentoring, problem solving & strategic administration
Cheyenne is a true treasure. Her knowledge and practical application of Financial Services compliance and Corporate Governance is emplementary.
This is combined with an energy and passion for excellence and a genuine empathy and caring that she employs to successfully implement change when required.
I was lucky enough to work with Cheyenne from around 2004 to 2008 where she was instrumental in establishing FSR, Compliance Frameworks and supervision programs.
She has been instrumental in establishing communciation and working groups for Compliance professionals. Cheyenne has also been instrumental in the successsful development and establishment of Cometrix Complaicne Software.
I have no hesitation in recommending Cheyenne for any position she seeks to attain. She will be an asset in any endeavour.
Lyn Dixon
Experienced Compliance and
Professional Standards Executive
I had the pleasure of having Cheyenne in my team as a Contractor for a period of approximately 6 months. During this period, Cheyenne had the responsibility to ensure the processes designed for the frontline staff and authorised representatives complies with the relevant legislative requirements and business rules. and most importantly meets customer expectations. Cheyenne was also responsible to complete oversight activities in order to identify the effectiveness of some of the Operations.
During the short period of time I had the privilege to have her in my team, Cheyenne completed her work diligently and on time and required minimal supervision. She was also never too busy assist the rest of the team when required.
Niruki Fernando
Senior Manager Risk and Compliance at Suncorp Group