EMPOWER WEALTH - Key Persons
Alan is the Assistant Accountant at Empower Wealth and holds a Bachelor of Business (Accounting) from Monash University. He is also a member of the Certified Practising Accountant (CPA) Australia. He is also currently pursuing a Master of Business Administration from the University of Melbourne.
Alan is a highly skilled accounting professional with more than 4 years of progressive experience in processing the full function of accounts receivable officer and account payable officer. Expertise in accounting including reconciliation of bank, loan and credit card accounts, budgeting/forecasting, review and report on quarterly/monthly BAS, preparations of any End of Year journals or adjustments, liaising with customers, other partner companies and internal shareholders regularly, bookkeeping, and so on.
Alan is determined and passionate about his professional accounting skills contributing to the best outcome for the company. With his analytical, mathematical and time management skills, he capable of performing precise accounting and forecasting related matters, ensuring they are accurately represented to the leaders of the group and for all internal shareholders.
Apart from work, Alan is also a big basketball fan of the NBA. He likes to play basketball, tennis and badminton with his family and dreams to travel around the world.
Job Titles:
- Group Lead Database Architect & Data Scientist
Alex is a Research and Development Analyst at Empower Wealth. Alex holds a Bachelor of Accounting and Audit degree and a number of IT certificates including Oracle SQL Expert Certificate and is continually focused on studying new technologies and working towards a new certification.
Since a young age, Alex had a strong desire to work with cutting-edge technologies. Before joining the Empower Wealth team, Alex had a successful 15-year career in IT. His IT skills and understanding of financial and accounting principles led to a series of large IT projects in different industries where he usually combined roles of Project Manager, ERP Consultant, Software Developer, ICT Business Analyst, Oracle Developer.
Alex joins the team to drive and further increase our long-standing commitment to innovation and research using best-in-breed technologies to identify new locations where we see the potential to invest. He is passionate about using his expertise to develop best software data-exploration solutions for data analysis, presentation and visualisation which can reveal hidden gems for property investors.
Alex lives in Melbourne with his wife and his young son. In his spare time, Alex likes to spend time with his family, watch movies and read books as well as continue to explore the new opportunities technology provides.
Alex is a Senior Software Developer at Empower Wealth with a primary focus on delivering customer-centric data driven software products. He is a seasoned technology professional with over 10 years of experience in developing risk products for early-stage startups, banks and government sectors.
With a range of experience implementing product ideas by c-suite stakeholders, Alex has developed an in-depth knowledge in business domains across marketing, sales, customer service, finance and HR. His strategic view on business and technology enables him to advise on cross-function solutions as well as injecting innovative tech modules for the business.
Apart from working with business stakeholders, Alex is also passionate about reading research papers and seeking ways to implement complex mathematical models within the current technology stacks. His recent interest is in researching protocols and algorithms for online privacy. He believes the next step of digital adoption will be highly driven by the warrant of secured personal data and digital privacy and has been actively developing personal projects in this field.
Alex is also a dog lover. He regularly donates to animal rescues and is active in Sydney's dog meetups. He also puts great attention to his personal fitness and enjoys morning gym time and a healthy diet.
Alric is a Product Manager. Prior to moving into the Property Investment Industry, Alric worked in the Accounting industry as an External Auditor. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Law (Honours) and Business, majoring in Accounting. Alric is now studying to become a Qualified Property Investment Advisor.
Originally from Brisbane, Alric's relentless intrigue and passion in property investment took off after being introduced to the concept of compounding and leverage; even more so after witnessing success in his family through his father and brother's property investments. An avid property couch listener, Alric strongly believes in surrounding yourself with people who will lift you higher. As such, in 2017, Alric jumped at the opportunity to embrace his passion and surround himself with the best in the industry by joining Empower Wealth. After all, an investment in knowledge pays the best interest. He is now using the knowledge and skills gained to build his own property portfolio.
When he is not furthering his education through attending seminars, research, readings and podcasts, he enjoys time with family and friends, snowboarding and maintaining fitness through gym.
Job Titles:
- Qualified Property Investment Advisor
Amanda is a Qualified Property Investment Advisor at Empower Wealth. She also holds a Bachelor's degree in Advanced Science and Mathematics and a Post-graduate Honours degree in Molecular Biology.
Before joining the team, Amanda had an 18-year career in the pharmaceutical industry. Providing medical research-based advice to healthcare professionals and patients on the safe and effective use of their medicines. While in her personal time, she was learning how to successfully invest in property.
Since 2007, Amanda has responsibly leveraged their modest family surplus to now hold a successful investment portfolio of six properties in various suburbs across Australia.
Amanda enjoyed giving people advice to improve their health, so the move to helping others improve their wealth with property was an exciting idea. She took the opportunity to pivot her career on the realisation that she could combine her love for property investing and her desire to help others, in an ethical and responsible way at Empower Wealth.
Her passion for wealth creation comes from the inspiring and independent female role models in her life. As a busy working mum herself, she understands the value of practical systems and frameworks to help you trap a monthly surplus. She knows that having the right team of experts around you is critical to set you up for success.
Amanda takes a thoroughly researched approach to property investing, partnered with a robust defence strategy. She enjoys showing others how to create wealth using property without putting the family budget under stress. She believes that with the right advice and support everyone can improve their financial future and enjoy more of what really matters to them.
When Amanda is not working, she enjoys spending time with family and friends in her hometown of Canberra. She loves to travel and have new experiences. You may also find her on a Saturday at an open home or two.
We had the pleasure of working with Amanda from Empower Wealth. Her expertise and dedication to her clients are commendable. She crafted a personalized plan that exceeded our expectations, taking into account our financial goals. Amanda's attention to detail and strategic approach gave us the confidence to make informed decisions about our financial future. Her professionalism and friendly demeanor made the process enjoyable and stress-free. We highly recommend Amanda and Empower Wealth.
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- Business Intelligence Analyst
Ameya is an Business Intelligence Analyst. Prior to moving to Empower Wealth, Ameya worked as an Internal Property Accountant for a large shopping centre management firm. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business, with a major in Accounting. Ameya will shortly commence his Qualified Property Investment Advisor (QPIA) qualification.
Whilst plying his trade in the accounting profession in the shopping centre management and residential development industries, Ameya also assisted his parents in managing their personal property portfolio, allowing access to learn about the property investment industry. However, after several years working as an accountant, Ameya made the executive decision to move away from bean-counting, and make the jump into property. As an avid listener of The Property Couch, Ameya jumped at the opportunity to learn with the best property minds in the industry. He is now using this knowledge to start building his own portfolio, and assisting his family in furthering their own. He plans on purchasing his first investment in 2019.
Away from work, Ameya plays cricket throughout summer at his local club, while spending winter either in the kitchen, or at the footy watching his beloved Blues. He is an avid punter and is also frequenting fantasy football sites which he passionately studies to win tournaments against his friends.
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- Program Manager
- Program Manager - Agile
Anand is a Program Manager at Empower Wealth with a main focus on Agile ways of working. As part of the Innovation team, his prime focus is to nurture an environment that ensures the business and the technology work together to create value for Empower Wealth customers.
He has a depth of experience in the complete product development lifecycle. He gain this experience working with some leading German and US based organisations where he learnt great deal about balancing the business priorities and technical excellence. He promotes the idea of creating shorter product delivery cycles in order to continuously improve and learn from customer feedback.
Having worked as a system engineer early in his career, he advocates incorporating system thinking in the development cycle to get an end-to-end view of the product. Design thinking is another aspect that he is intrigued by to help conceptualize the product from the user perspective.
Anand loves to work with people and finds a lot of satisfaction in bringing together various points of view in the best interest of the customers and the products. As a team leader, he reads the situation and adapts to the needs of the team to switch between various styles of leadership, from directive to participative, by getting to the lowest level of details if necessary.
He is a tennis enthusiast and in his spare time he likes coaching his daughters. He also regularly participates in night competitions at his local tennis club.
Job Titles:
- Qualified Property Investment Advisor
Andrew is a Qualified Property Investment Advisor (QPIA). Before moving into the property investment industry, Andrew worked as a Project Coordinator and Contract Administrator for a global construction company. In addition to his QPIA, he holds a Bachelor of Environments (Construction Management) UoM, a Certificate IV of Occupational Health and Safety a Certificate of Registration in NSW
Growing up in country Victoria, Andrew was introduced to the idea of investing through his parents and more generally, delaying gratification in the short term to enjoy a better life in the future. This education in money management at a young age enabled him to secure his first investment property at age 22. Over subsequent years he continued to build his borderless portfolio including renovations to add value to each property.
During his time in the construction industry Andrew spent his weekends increasing his knowledge of property investing through books, podcasts and seminars. This eventually resulted in his decision to pivot career path so he could combine his love for property investing with his desire to help others. Understanding that property investment is a game of finance and not about bricks and mortar, led Andrew to Empower Wealth, where he could surround himself with the best minds in the industry. Andrew takes a patient and detailed approach to advising, ensuring he fully understands the needs of his clients before developing their pathway to financial peace.
Outside of work, Andrew enjoys volunteering with the disability organisation Gig Buddies. His other interests include playing beach volleyball, guitar, learning to surf and always planning for his next holiday!
Angel is an integral collaborator who works alongside our Financial Planning team, serving as a dedicated Customer Service Officer. Her role involves providing crucial support to advisers and managing various administrative tasks, ensuring the smooth functioning of operations. Known for her meticulous attention to detail and proactive approach, Angel is committed to delivering exceptional service to our clients.
What sets Angel apart is her unwavering dedication to addressing inquiries and requests promptly and professionally. Her background in customer service and administration, including her experience at Amazon in the complaints department, equips her with valuable expertise that she leverages to enhance the overall client experience. Angel takes pride in her ability to deliver timely and efficient support, both to clients and her team members.
Excited to join our team, Angel has been eager to expand and develop her customer service skills further. She sees this role as an opportunity to contribute her expertise while also learning from the dynamic environment of our Financial Planning team. With her diverse experiences and passion for providing excellent service, Angel is poised to make a significant impact on both our clients and our team.
Beyond her professional duties, Angel finds joy in her hobbies. She embraces the exhilaration of motorbike riding, finds solace in relaxing with her favourite Netflix shows (particularly animes) and seeks adventure through hiking in the great outdoors. Her diverse interests reflect her vibrant personality and enrich her perspective both in and out of the workplace. With her background at Amazon, Angel brings a resilience and adaptability that ensures nothing can phase her in providing top-notch customer service.
Job Titles:
- Client Liaison Specialist
Antarcia is a Client Liaison Specialist in our Operations team. Prior to joining Empower Wealth, Antarcia worked in the general insurance industry, property management, and residential property sales. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Management, an Agents Representative Certificate, and a Qualified Property Investment Advisor (QPIA) qualification.
Anthony holds extensive experience in the Banking and Mortgage Industry having worked as an Investment Analyst in Managerial and Supervisory roles since 2016. He holds a Masters of Banking and Finance and is skilled at working with clients to build tailored lending strategies.
Anthony consistently puts his clients' needs first and prides himself on delivering the highest level of service while developing strong relationships with his customers. His passion for property and finance and avid enthusiasm for investing is further reflected in his impressive investment portfolio.
Before that, Anthony was a pharmacist working in the pharmaceutical industry. He then made the transition to a Finance Officer at the Australian Tax Office where he was responsible for budget forecasting and cash flow analysis. There, he learned to demonstrate his ability to think strategically and resolve complex problems. It was, however, his passion for mortgage lending and drive to make difference for his clients that led him back into the field and to Empower Wealth.
Anthony feels great personal satisfaction and joy from helping and supporting his clients with their property needs and goals throughout their lending journey.
Anthony's all-time favourite motivational quote is:
Anthony is a Buyers Agent at Empower Wealth and started his property journey in 2015 when he completed his agent's representative qualification and worked as a selling agent in Melbourne's inner north for nearly 6 years.
During that time, he become a qualified auctioneer and conducted auctions weekly for the last 4 years of his career. He knows the selling process inside and out and has a thorough understanding of the auction process including bidding strategies and negotiation tactics.
After six years in the industry, Anthony realised that his passion lies on the other side of the transaction where he can support his buyers throughout their property journey. This was overweighing all other facets of being a selling agent and is the reason why he decided to join the Empower Wealth team. He feels that it is now his purpose to share his knowledge and skills that he has obtained throughout the years to help people beat the challenges that all markets can bring.
According to Anthony, "This is by far the most satisfying element of my job as a buyer's agent."
You will find his approach to be both enthusiastic and direct, however he has learnt through his years as an auctioneer to always remain relaxed in high pressure moments.
When he's not working, Anthony loves his sport, running and working out and is a passionate Bombers fan (AFL).
The entire experience was great, from the initial meetings with Andy working through our goals to creating the long-range plan, to engaging Alana and the team on the mortgage side, and then working with Anthony on the buyers agent side was great and was all managed seamlessly. It gave my wife and I confidence we had a plan in place and we just needed to act on it so we could secure our future. We appreciate all the efforts everyone put in and will be back as per our plan to secure the next investment. Thanks team.
Job Titles:
- Contributor
- Technical Lead
Bao Nguyen is a Technical Lead at Empower Wealth with a focus on delivering high-quality software products within the time and budget constraints. Bao is a seasoned software engineer with over 15 years of experiences in the technology industry, having worked with various programming languages, software development methodologies, and cutting-edge technologies.
Bao's career began as a software developer. His exceptional talent propelled him into roles such as senior software engineer, system architect, and development team lead within a short time span.
With a deep understanding of software engineering best practices, Bao has expertise in full-stack development, cloud computing, and DevOps principles. His versatility allows him to excel in both front-end and back-end development. His ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders ensures seamless project execution.
Bao is passionate about nurturing future software engineers, investing time and energy in mentoring, and coaching the next generation of software developers.
Outside of work, Bao is also an active contributor to open-source projects and enjoy attending industry conferences to stay abreast of the latest trends and advancements in the field. When not coding, Bao enjoys spending time with his family, his other hobbies include hiking local trails, travelling to new destinations, and taking beautiful photographs of nature.
Barton is a Mortgage Lending Advisor at Empower Wealth and holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Finance & Marketing and a Diploma of Finance & Mortgage Broking Management.
Originally from the Bellarine Peninsula, Barton grew up spending most of his spare time at the beach. Barton cut his long shaggy surfer hair and moved up to Melbourne in 2013 to start his career in finance as an assessor for a major bank. As someone who has always enjoyed mathematics, Barton thoroughly enjoyed his role as an assessor, as he found joy in the analysis which his role entailed. As Barton developed as an assessor it became evident that there were limitations on offering a restricted set of products as it seemed that many clients would fall through the cracks, which did not sit well.
Barton chose to step into the mortgage broking industry in 2017 to grow long term client relationships and to help his clients find suitable lending structures which aligned with their short- and long-term goals. Barton has developed into an investment savvy lending mortgage broker who has a passion for helping clients to meet their financial goals.
In his spare time Barton enjoys surfing, playing basketball and running.
Barton and Rachael have been fantastic to deal with.
Job Titles:
- Associate
- Associate Buyers Agent
Bec is an Associate Buyers Agent. Prior to moving to Empower Wealth, Bec spent 10 years working in other areas related to property including commercial property management and property valuation. This cemented a love for property and real estate that just continues to grow.
She is fortunate enough to have extensive experience with many facets of property management and administration, including leasing, accounts, lease administration, business management and trust accounting.
As well as the various aspects of business Bec has experience in, she also has many years of experience with training staff and is incredibly passionate about imparting level of knowledge, skills and understanding on to newer members of a team.
The realisation that she spent more time looking on realestate.com than she did on any other website drove Bec to seek a career that broadened her knowledge of the buying process. Learning from a team of extremely passionate Buyers Agents, she loves gaining knowledge about the different features and qualities that the team look for when considering properties and the factors taken in to consideration when deciding if a property is the right investment for a particular client.
Outside of her work, Bec enjoys reading, traveling and spending time in nature. She also loves a good cup of coffee, cooking and spending as much time as she can at the beach with her husband and fur-baby.
Bede is a Mortgage Lending Advisor at Empower Wealth with more than fifteen years' experience in Mortgage Broking. Bede holds a Certificate IV in Financial Services (Finance/Mortgage Broking) and a Diploma of Finance and Mortgage Broking Management.
With a background in banking and financial services, Bede has received training and experience with respected institutions including Macquarie Bank and NAB, working closely with financial planning networks to provide complimentary mortgage broking services tailored to individual client circumstances. Bede has built strong relationships from this work and is proud of the long term client associations he enjoys as a result.
Prior to Empower Wealth, Bede was instrumental in the establishment and development of a boutique loan brokerage, where he was the Responsible Manager for an Australian Credit Licence and managed a team of seven loan writers and support staff. Bede also has experience as a registered property stock and business agent and has managed property sales teams.
But Bede's real passion is in the numbers and having a direct connection with his clients. According to him, he's always been proud when implementing all the unglamorous hard work that's required behind the scenes to make the dream happen for his clients. The financial education piece is also a big drive for Bede. He loves presenting the numbers and articulating difficult concepts in such a way that it's easy for the client to understand and educates them along the way. When asked about his greatest satisfaction in the role, he mentioned that it's when he meets a client and they're just completely uninterested or head buried in the sand about the numbers, and at the end of the meeting they're really excited and really grateful that he's been able to explain things in such a way that they actually get it!
Bede realised that his values are aligned with Empower Wealth's so when the opportunity to bring innovative loan writing skills and property experience presented itself, it is a welcome progression.
Bede grew up with a family of home renovators and has enjoyed success developing his own property investment portfolio over the years. Having a keen interest in art and architecture, Bede particularly enjoys the satisfaction of refurbishing homes with modern conveniences, whilst retaining their own period charm, whether it's a federation home from the turn of the century or 1950's post war modern! Being part of a large close knit family has also brought great pride and joy.
Bede, Olivia and the team provided an excellent service which allowed us to purchase another property without any hesitations or hiccups with our finance approval.
Ben Kingsley - Founder, Managing Director
Ben is the founding and Managing Director of Empower Wealth and inaugural Chair of the not-for-profit Property Investors Council of Australia (PICA). He holds the following qualifications: Qualified Property Investment Advisor (QPIA); Real Estate Agency Licenses in VIC, NSW, QLD, SA & WA; Diploma of Finance and Mortgage Broking Management; Associate Diploma of Business and has become one of Australia's leading experts and commentators on all things property investing, lending and personal money management.
Ben founded Empower Wealth in late 2007, on one hand, driven by his mission to help individuals and households achieve their personal and financial goals through smarter money management, better financial habits and long-term investing.
On the other hand, however, he remained frustrated by the lack of professional, independent property advice that was out there and the quality of research that was supporting property investment decisions.
His vision of building a whole wealth advisory firm with qualified, experienced and specialist personnel that helps guide and advise clients on their specific, yet unique financial journey, is being realised.
Ben is the Head of Mortgage Broking and with a background in banking and financial services, he has received training and experience with respected institutions including The Australian Tax Office, Ernst & Young, Bankwest and NAB.
With a diverse skill set built from time in Risk Management as a National Risk Manager in 3 rd Party Banking, Debt Collection and the transitioning into Sales leadership, Ben brings the strength of strategic leadership and a mindset around growth as we build on our successful Mortgage Broking division and expand into more Australian markets.
Prior to Empower Wealth, Ben worked for NAB as a Senior Enterprise Business Development Manager, responsible for staff education and relationship growth across all sales division of NAB with a focus on new to bank customer acquisition.
Ben grew up in the Pilbara of Western Australia as his family were imbedded in the oil and gas industry. After some time in the Pilbara, Ben moved to Sydney where he finished high school. As a passionate foodie, Ben then went on to complete his qualifications in Commercial Cookery as a Chef, working through some of Sydney's best restaurants in the late 90s and into the 00s.
As a passionate traveller, Ben spent a couple of years over in the UK working and travelling Europe, backpacking across Russia and Germany before returning home and settling into the world of Business with the Australian Tax Office as the State Manager for Insolvency in WA.
Job Titles:
- Qualified Property Investment Advisor
Ben is a Qualified Property Investment Advisor (QPIA) at Empower Wealth. He has a background in Residential Property Sales, Leasing, Management and Development and also holds his Certificate IV in Property Services (Real Estate).
Property has been a passion of Ben's for as long as he can remember. From 12 years old he was fixated on the idea of getting into Real Estate and upon leaving high school, started that journey in the Bayside suburbs of Melbourne. Ben had a 10 year career in Real Estate Sales, Auctioneering and management, but found that he was far more interested in helping people talk about their ‘big picture' rather than helping with their individual buying / selling transaction.
After listening to The Property Couch podcast, Ben took the opportunity to apply for a role at Empower Wealth because their values and ethics are aligned to his and because this is where he can combine his love for property with a genuine desire to help people reach their financial goals.
During his spare time, you'll find Ben spending time with his partner and their dog, dining at a café or restaurant, playing basketball, going to the gym, and watching the saints.
Ben was extremely professional, informative and patient throughout the whole process. Everything was outlined clearly and dealt with in the time frames promised. My husband and I are busy working parents and we found all the instructions clear and easy to follow. From the offset, Ben was engaged and really understood our situation and what we were looking to form our strategy. He gave us clear and valuable advice and also used the money management principles he was advising himself. It was also clear Ben enjoyed the process and showing us the outcomes of the strategy he created for us which made it a really positive and trusting experience. We have found everyone at Empower Wealth highly informed and extremely personable, creating a relationship of trust from an early stage. We would definitely recommend Ben to anyone looking for a wealth planning strategy.
Brad is part of our Finance Advisory team and holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance Major) and a Diploma of Finance and Mortgage broking management.
With a background in retail management, Brad chose a new career in finance after returning home from traveling to Europe, America, and Indonesia. Initially starting his career in personal finance completing a financial planning internship and working with a big 4 bank as a wealth banker, Brad found an interest in property and using debt as leverage. This initiated his journey into the mortgage broking industry. Completing his mortgage broking "apprenticeship" with one of Australia's largest fintech companies he spent 2 years helping everyday Australians buy their first or subsequent home, Australia wide. His passion was in educating and assisting his clients understand the importance of good debt management, correct lending structures and how to build wealth through property.
Brad believes he brings a diverse background of experience and knowledge, that he can help his clients to build a strategy and finance structure, specific to their needs, to ultimately build wealth through property. With over 10 years' experience in customer centric roles and over 5 years finance industry experience, he is well equipped to deliver an exceptional service, through clear communication and an analytical approach. He efficiently helps build a personalised strategy and plan, structures his client's finances accordingly, compares the market of home loans and assists through the purchasing process.
A passionate property investor, Brad starting his own personal journey through building his knowledge and understanding of finance and money management before putting it into practice. His favourite quote is "property is a game of finance".
He chose to work at Empower Wealth as their investment strategy was aligned with his strategy, risk appetite and knowledge of financial markets. A big fan of Warren Buffett, the most successful value investor, Brad was amazed to find a business that implements value investing strategies and fundamentals, applied to property. He wanted to be a part of a company that has a proven strategy that works and provides an end-to-end service to helping clients achieve financial peace, through property.
Outside of work you will find Brad surfing, or spending time with his dog, partner, family and friends. He is passionate about personal development, specifically through using consistency and habits. That is why you will find him consistently going for a run, listening to podcasts, reading books, and maintaining his health.
Brad and his team assisted in the purchase through the BA team and we're thorough friendly, great communicators and succeeded in achieving a high lending availability which the banks probably couldn't have achieved. Was much appreciated
Brad's professional career started out in accounting, following the completion of his bachelor of commerce in 2008, which saw him major in accounting, finance and financial planning.
When Brad's not working, he enjoys spending time with family and friends and keeping an active lifestyle. Playing sport has been a big part of his life. Go Bombers!
After 3 years in accounting and some time as an energy analyst, it was time for Brad to pivot into property. His first exposure came through property management and he later added further experience, working as a business development manager. Brad's love for the numbers and overall passion for property, motivated him to pursue a career in property investment advisory.
Brad joined Empower Wealth in 2015 and 6 months later bought his first investment property in Brisbane, following the borderless investing principle. More recently in 2020, Brad bought his second property, this time in his home town, Melbourne. Like many of Empower Wealth's clients, Brad's goal is to achieve financial freedom by building his property portfolio.
The job is not yet done! Brad feels privileged to be a part of people's wealth creation journeys and looks forward to helping a lot more people in the years to come!
Job Titles:
- Qualified Property Investment Advisor
Brendan is a Qualified Property Investment Advisor (QPIA). Before moving into the Property Investment Industry helping others on their journey, Brendan worked in Engineering and Project Management and he holds a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and a Masters Degree in Project Management.
Originally from Ireland, and after spending 4 years as a Production Engineer in Japan, Brendan moved to Australia and spent 13 years working in the Automotive Industry as a Project Manager, Sales Manager and Business Development Manager.
While working in the Automotive Industry, Brendan was introduced to (the power of) Property Investing through Robert Kiyosaki, author of ‘Rich Dad Poor Dad', where he also learnt the importance of Purpose, Team and Mission. He then started to build his own property portfolio in his spare time. His motivation to gain his financial freedom stems from his desire to be able to travel, spend time with family overseas, and have freedom of time and place while young enough to enjoy it. During this period, Brendan's interest in, and knowledge about, Property Investing grew exponentially. He now has a multi-million dollar portfolio of 8 properties across Australia, accumulated over 12 years.
Bryan is a Buyers Agent at Empower Wealth and holds a property valuation diploma and a degree in advertising and international business. He also holds a Queensland REIQ sales certificate and his agent representative certificate in Victoria.
Originally from the Gold Coast, Bryan has always found it intriguing that one of the basic needs in life of having a shelter can come in so many forms and has been in the property industry ever since he started his professional career. Prior to working with Empower Wealth, Bryan was a registered property valuer, valuing all kinds of properties such as, apartments, rural properties, prestige properties, and development sites. This role has sharpen his eyes to look out for desirable criteria and spot an investment grade asset.
After six years of property valuation he decided to change direction in the property industry and become a residential real estate agent for a year which allowed him to see the transactions that happen on the other side of the coin. Having bought and sold investment property on the Gold Coast, he found himself always on the look out for possible investments and before long, realised that he's more interested in helping buying properties rather than selling them. That is when an opportunity that he could not say no to here at Empower Wealth came up and the rest is history.
Passionate and knowledgeable, Bryan is driven by helping clients with the property needs and assisting customers with building their property portfolio. Outside of Empower Wealth, Bryan loves traveling, skiing and sports, especially watching the NBA.
Bryce is a Partner at Empower Wealth and Co-Host of Relocation Relocation Australia and Location Location Location Australia on Foxtel's Lifestyle Channel. A qualified Buyers Advocate and Financial Planner, Bryce holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting), Real Estate Agent Licence and Diploma in Financial Services (Financial Planning).
Bryce Holdaway's appetite for property spans eighteen years starting when he first stumbled upon Jan Somers' book - ‘Building Wealth through Investment Property' in 1994. Bryce was studying to be an Accountant at the time but was frustrated with the well-worn path of accounting and knew somehow he would make a career out of property.
Fast forward a few years and Bryce is now one of Australia's foremost property experts and commentators. Originally from Perth, for the past 15 years he's been actively assisting home buyers and investors (nationally and internationally) to purchase property in every state and territory in Australia.
As Partner of Empower Wealth, Bryce's philosophy is that property investment is "simple but not easy". In his role, he works with buyers looking to buy their next family home and first time investor's right through to experienced property portfolio builders who are seeking to create a life changing retirement lifestyle.
Bryce is also the co-host of Relocation Relocation Australia and Location Location Location Australia on the Lifestyle Channel giving him unprecedented access and knowledge of Australia's property hotspots.
Professionally, he holds an Accounting Degree, a Diploma in Financial Services as well as a Full Real Estate License and this unique collection of qualifications, along with almost a decade and a half of experience in the property industry, allows Bryce to relate well to all types of property buyers.
A regular keynote speaker on the property speaker's circuit, including the Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane & Perth Property Expos as well as professional events around the country, he prides himself on making complex property concepts simple and easy to understand. He has contributed feature articles in Money Magazine; columns in Your Investment Property, Australian Property Investor and Smart Property Investment magazines; sought after commentary in numerous national publications; and has been interviewed on The Project (Channel 10), ABC News, 2GB and 2UE (Sydney), 3AW and MTR (Melbourne), 4BC (Brisbane) and 7HOFM (Tasmania) all relating to property.
Personable and down to earth, Bryce lives in Melbourne with his wife and his two young sons.
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- Manager Change & Operations Mortgage Broking
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- Head of Property Wealth Planning and Head of Buyers Agency
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Michael was the Partner and Money and Wealth Planner at Empower Wealth. Since joining the firm back in 2009, Michael played an integral part in developing and refining the software tools that underpin Empower Wealth's Personal Wealth Management Program, including the Personal Financial Fact Find and Property Portfolio Projection Simulator tools which help our clients to build their own Property Portfolio Plan. After a courageous fight against cancer, Michael Pope passed away on December 31, 2023. Michael was much admired for his intelligence, experience and data acumen and was well-loved for his endless warmth and passion to help others.
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- Partner / Chief Financial Planner
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- Qualified Property Investment Advisor
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- Chief Financial Officer / Head of Financial Planning
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- Qualified Property Investment Advisor
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- Copywriter & Content Creator
Job Titles:
- Qualified Property Investment Advisor