The Red Bear
A throwback to the start of the business by Gary Tupicoff back in 1970, the bear is a symbol of his Russian heritage, in both colour and shape. Our little bear isn’t quite one of Russias dancing bears, but he does go on marvellous adventures.
These days Gary Tupicoff is retired, but his name and his little red bear are alive and well.
Our red bear travels the world with our clients, seeing far off amazing places.
Officially we are the ‘Independent Financial Planners’, unofficially, our Managing Director, Mr Neil Kendall is ‘The Money Worrier’. He is known far and wide for his take on financial planning, “We worry about our clients money, so they don’t have to”. It’s a big job, but one the staff at Tupicoffs are prepared for and proud to do.
Lots of our clients want to travel, and, with us taking care of their money worries, they can.
In return they take our little red bear to the farthest corners of the earth, then they bring us pictures of his adventures. Sometimes he comes home with great stories from across the globe, sometimes he stays in other countries brightening peoples days, and sometimes he undergoes a fashion overhaul and returns in a special outfit from his travels.
Sometimes his trips aren’t on planes to far off countries, sometimes he stays right here in Australia making our clients loved ones smile.
Regardless of how far from home our little red bear goes, he remains a valuable part of the Tupicoffs family.
Here are some of his adventures.
Sightseeing in Santorini

A visitor to the stunning Notredame

Exploring Croatia! They have some of the most amazing waterfalls in the world.

Bear Conference in Croatia. Lots to learn and discuss with the big wooden bear. Us inanimate bears have to stick together.

Meeting Fish on the High Seas

Fishing in Noosa! Not quite as good as the Grizzlies with a Salmon, but still an impressive catch.

Seeing the sights in Athens

Learning about Rorke's Drift in South Africa

Sunbathing on the stunningly beautiful Isle of Pines
Traversing active volcano Mount Etna in Sicily

A Beverage in Botawana

Sailing the crystal clear seas
Elephant Emergency!
Cruising, Cruising, Cruising

Loving the water around Samos, so clear!

Watching the boats sail the Seine

Frolicking in a field of flowers in Slovenia

On the steps of Ephesus in Turkey
Red Bear sees Machu Pichu

Have a Beary Happy Christmas

Niagara Falls looks even bigger when you are a little Red Bear!

Triplet Bears see Cinque Terra!

The Colosseum was incredible! Huge and full of history.
Meet and greet with Elvis!

Occasionally, like by magic, the Bear gets big. Human Size Bear is making the most of it here with snacks and an incredible view.

The Karakoram Mountain Range is HUGE! (and I am a very small bear)

We might be lost?

Human Size Bear sun-baking to get the perfect shade of red!

Slovenias Predjama Castle! What an incredible sight!

Triplet bears visit the Trevi Fountain! I hope they made a good wish

Red Bear has been called to Yale for a college education. I'm sure it comes as no surprise, he's studying financial planning!

Horseshoe Bend was so amazing! (Can Bears be scared of heights?)

Sailing through St Petersburg