PRUDENT PARTNERS - Key Persons


Joe Bucolo

Job Titles:
  • Partner
Joe Bucolo, Partner at Prudent Partners - Accountants, loves his neighbourhood for its proximity to the city, diverse culture and its abundance of restaurants, bars and cafes. Outside of work, Joe has a keen interest in current affairs and enjoys reading biographies, watching motorsport, playing tennis and spending quality time with family and friends. Joe commenced his Accountancy career in 1993 and then moved into Public Practice in 1995, becoming self employed in 2000, helping establish Prudent Partners. Joe holds a Bachelor of Business (Accountancy), a Masters in Commerce and a Diploma of Financial Services (Financial Planning). He is also a Chartered Accountant, a registered Tax Agent, a Fellow of the Institute of Public Accountants and Member of CPA Australia. At Prudent Partners, Joe's goal is to provide families and small businesses with quality financial advice. He understands the importance of offering his clients a complete financial solution and takes a practical and hands on approach to servicing his clients.

Michael Palmer

Job Titles:
  • Partner
  • Services / Compliance Services, Audit
Michael Palmer, Partner at Prudent Partners - Accountants, is passionate about his industry's role in helping clients achieve their business and personal wealth goals. He recognizes the benefits to his clients when a team of professionals including accountant and financail advisor work together to deliver a tailored and holistic financial strategy. Michael holds a Bachelor of Economics at the University of Queensland, is a member of Chartered Accountants Australia New Zealand holding designation as an SMSF specialist, is a Fellow of the Tax Institute of Australia and a registered tax agent. His career in accounting began in 2006 and Michael founded his practice at the age of 22. Outside of work Michael enjoys playing cricket and golf and spends any spare time outdoors with his young family and friends. At Prudent Partners Michael shares his philosophy that business and personal goals, legal structure and taxation planning are all equally important components in every clients affairs. He understands the importance for his clients to have a team of professionals that can address these specific needs.

Tony Romano

Job Titles:
  • Partner
Tony Romano, Partner at Prudent Partners - Accountants, loves living in the local area for its proximity to the city, with great access to business associates and amenities, as well as being situated in the heart of the cultural precinct of Brisbane. In his spare time, Tony follows Rugby Union, Motorsport, and he enjoys introducing his 2 boys to new sports. He loves having quality family time, travelling and dining with family and friends. If he has any extra time, he enjoys boating and deep sea fishing. Tony has been involved in Public Practice since 1992. From 1995, he has been the Principal of his own Taxation Practice, offering a range of business and financial services to a diverse client base. Tony holds a Bachelor of Business (Accountancy) and Diploma of Financial Services (Financial Planning). He is a Chartered Tax Advisor, a Registered Tax Agent, a fellow of the Institute of Public Accountants and the Taxation Institute of Australia. Through Prudent Partners, Tony is able to share his vision of providing families and business access to quality financial advice and recognises the importance of offering his clients a complete financial service.