MANSER TIERNEY & JOHNSTON - Key Persons


Ben Hodgkinson

Job Titles:
  • Chartered Accountant
Ben joined MTJ in 2013 and became a partner in 2018. Prior to joining the firm, Ben spent several years with PriceWaterhouse Coopers (Sydney) in the Assurance business. Ben is a Chartered Accountant and registered Company Auditor with significant experience in the audit of Not-for-Profit organisations, including time spent as Treasurer of a Not-for-Profit Association. This enables Ben to provide a comprehensive and specialist audit approach. Ben has diversified his expertise across accounting, tax, self managed superannuation and audit fields, including their integration with various cloud based software. This background, together with a commitment to forming relationships with his clients, enables Ben to better understand his client's goals and objectives and customise the assistance he provides.

Chris Hogan

Job Titles:
  • Financial Planner and Chartered Accountant
Chris specialises in wealth management and has extensive experience relating to financial structuring, investments and superannuation. Chris joined MTJ in 2016 as a Partner and specialises in Wealth Management. Prior to joining MTJ, Chris spent thirteen years with Chartered firm, HLB Mann Judd (Sydney) and two years with a smaller Chartered firm before this. Chris is a Financial Planner and Chartered Accountant who has extensive experience relating to financial structuring, investments and superannuation. Chris advises a broad spectrum of individuals in relation to their wealth management and retirement planning objectives. Investment wise, Chris has a passion for listed equities. Chris greatly values the relationships he has with his clients and ensures that their financial affairs are fully integrated with their tax and accounting structuring. Chris Hogan and MTJ Wealth Management Pty Ltd are Authorised Representatives of MTJ Wealth Holdings Pty Ltd

Dane Tierney

Job Titles:
  • Registered Company Auditor
Dane's experience in accounting, tax, self managed superannuation and audit allows him to provide a wide range of advice. Dane joined MTJ in 2009 and became a partner in 2013. Prior to joining MTJ, Dane spent seven years with Chartered firm, HLB Mann Judd (Sydney). Dane's experience in accounting, tax, self managed superannuation and audit allows him to provide advice and assistance to a broad range of clients - individuals, family groups and small to medium sized businesses. He is focused on understanding his client's needs and finding solutions that are practical and appropriate to meet those needs. Dane is a registered Company Auditor and has significant experience with the audit of Not-for-Profit organisations. He is involved in all operational aspects of the audit of Independent Schools and other Not-for-Profit organisations, enabling him to provide a comprehensive and specialist approach to be developed and implemented.

Peter Vilimaa

Job Titles:
  • Chartered Accountant
Peter is a Chartered Accountant and registered Company Auditor specialising in the audit of Not-for-Profit organisations, in particular Independent Schools and other Not-for-Profit organisations. He is involved in all operational aspects of the audit process which enables him to acquire a comprehensive knowledge of each of his clients Peter has over 30 years experience in the accounting profession. Peter believes in a holistic approach when advising clients and understanding their needs.