Freedom Finance HQ, Melbourne, VIC
Melbourne (St Kilda Rd) – HQ
Level 14, 636 St Kilda Rd Melbourne
Victoria 3004
Phone: 1800 662 891
Email: info@ffau.com.au
Our experienced Freedom Finance Australia Melbourne Office Financial Advisers are ready to assist you in reaching you financial goals. Our team can provide financial advice on a range of topics including:
Financial Advisory / Planning
Life Insurance Advice
Superannuation Advice
Investment Advice
Retirement Planning Advice
Self Managed Super Fund Advice
Aged Care Financial Advice
Meet Our Team:
Chris MacEachern
CEO
Chris MacEachern holds a Bachelor of Finance and a Diploma of Financial Planning. He was the Rookie of the Year for Westpac and the Planner of the Year for CBA before starting up his own business, Freedom Finance Australia. He now enjoys building ongoing relationships with his clients to help them truly understand what their goals are and put them in the best place to achieve those goals. When Chris is not working, he enjoys an active lifestyle like playing Ice hockey and running marathons.
Daniel Rake
General Manager
With over 15 years’ experience in financial services and corporate and financial regulation Dan specialises in delivering outstanding returns for clients and employees alike. Dan has held Head of Wealth and General Management roles with major banks and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC). As well as holding a Diploma in Financial Services, Dan has completed post graduate studies at Mt Eliza Business School.
Outside of the office Dan enjoys spending time with and cooking for his wife and four daughters, travelling, and competing in Ironman triathlons.
Stuart Maunder
Head of Advice
Stuart joined Freedom Finance Australia in 2020 after spending more than 16 years across both banking and financial planning. Starting his career as a financial planner Stuart then moved on to lead, mentor and coach financial planners across the country.
Stuart holds an MBA and advanced diploma in financial planning and believes strongly in value that good quality financial advice can provide everyday Australians.
Outside of work Stuart is a golf tragic, loves keeping fit and healthy and loves travelling the world to experience new cultures whilst sampling all of the good food and wine that is on offer.
Elaine Holmstrom
Executive Assistant
With over 25 years in the Financial Services Industry having enjoyed various roles in Wealth Management, Assistant to Compliance Manager, Managing Insurance Claims and Client Services. Elaine recently joined Freedom Finance as Executive Assistant to support the Management Team. Outside of work Elaine enjoys spending time with family and friends and traveling.
Thomas Lowe
Adviser Operations Manager
Thomas joined Freedom Finance Australia in 2018 and works closely with the Financial Advisers and the Associate Adviser teams as the Associate Adviser Team Leader. Thomas has 8 years of experience in the Financial Services industry and holds a Diploma in Financial Planning. At work he is always striving to get the best possible outcomes for his clients. When away from work Thomas likes to run and exercise and spend time with his family and two young sons.
Jonathan Hynson
Advice Quality and Assurance Officer
Jon comes to Freedom Finance Australia in June 2021 with over 20 years’ experience in financial services.
Covering area’s of risk mitigation, relationship management and coaching over this time period, he is passionate about working with people to be the best they can be.
Outside of work, Jon enjoys time with friends, dining out, following Arsenal and Richmond and travelling when the opportunity presents.
Dashika Rebekani
Accountant
Rebeka holds a Batchelor in Management Accounting (CIMA –UK) and completed her MBA (Double Major), specialised in Project Management and Digital Management. She is closely working with the senior leadership team to manage accounting tasks and to achieve operational excellence. Outside work, she likes to kayak, hike with her dog to explore nature and loves to paint in her leisure time.
Melanie Keomany
Client Services Manager
Melanie holds a Master of Arts (English Language) along with a Bachelor of Arts with Honours in English Literature and a Diploma of Modern Languages (Spanish). She is proud to have worked closely with Wendy Plant and Brenda Symons over the past eight years to deliver the highest standard of personal service to their clients. Outside the office she enjoys reading, knitting, and improving her gardening skills.
Mahnoor Adam Khan
I am an Associate Adviser with a bachelor degree in Accounting.Being new to the industry I am avidly learning about the world of financial advisory where I am able to fulfill my aim to affect positive change in people’s lives and aid in achieving their lifetime financial goals.With a creative mind, I am constantly searching for avenues to execute creative thinking and strategies whilst working closely with advisers and clients.Outside of work I immerse myself in all things tech and science, painting, video games and going to rock gigs.
Ekta Sharma
Data Analyst
Ekta Sharma joined Freedom Finance in February 2018 and is a Software Engineer. She has over 3 years of experience as a Software Engineer. She has completed her Master in Information Technology. Outside of work, she likes hiking, swimming and spending time with friends and family.
Subodh Shrestha
Insurance Officer
Subodh holds a Master of Technology (Software Engineering). He graduated from Federation University in December 2019. Currently, he works closely with Insurance and Data Team in Freedom Finance Australia. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his family and friends. He loves to play and watch games, collect currencies from all around the world to add in his collection. He also enjoys travelling and exploring new places.
Michael Oren
Financial Adviser
After emigrating from NZ, and beginning his Financial Planning career in 2012, Michael joined the Freedom Finance team in 2019. He holds a B.Com (hons) in Finance and is passionate about helping his clients achieve their financial goals, and ultimately live their best lives. His areas of expertise include super and pension structuring, investing, retirement planning, and personal insurances.
Outside of the office, Michael likes to keep active and is an avid runner, he enjoys expanding his culinary repertoire, and a day trip to one of the local wine regions every so often.
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David King
Financial Adviser
David joined Freedom Finance Australia in March 2021, with the merger of Retirement Victoria.
Having built his career in financial services over 15 years, backed by education including a Master of Financial Planning, David is committed to working with his clients to ensure they are comfortable articulating their goals in life & money, building & maintaining a financial plan that enables each client to ‘live their best life’.
When not at work, David enjoys spending time with his family and friends, regular trips to his family’s property in Inverloch & fishing on Westernport Bay.
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Peter Andritsos
Financial Adviser
Peter is a Senior Financial Adviser at Freedom Finance Australia having over 35 years’ experience in the Financial services Industry. Peter holds a Bachelor of Economics, is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and Certified Practising Accountant (CPA).
Away from work Peter enjoys watching live music, movies, travel and passionately following the Sydney Swans.
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James Aris
Financial Adviser
James joined Freedom Finance Australia in June 2021 as a Financial Adviser. He has a Bachelor of Commerce and Advanced Diploma of Financial Planning (ADFP).
James enjoys helping clients plan for retirement and providing financial peace of mind to ensure that their finances are being well looked after and are on the right track to achieve their goals.
Outside of work James enjoys watching sport, playing golf with mates and spending time down the coast with his family.
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David Jamieson
Financial Adviser
Starting as a financial adviser with Freedom Finance in 2019, David specialises in all areas of personal financial advice. After eating 12 Weet-Bix for breakfast, David enjoys working closely with clients to help them achieve their financial and lifestyle goals.
Outside of work, David loves spending time with his beautiful wife, eating good food, drinking fine wine, travelling, hiking, and snowboarding. His favourite quote is “Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity” – Seneca the Younger.
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Kristie Notte
Financial Adviser
Kristie Notte recently joined Freedom Finance as an Associate Adviser and holds a Diploma of Financial Planning, and is currently furthering her studies in this area. She has spent the last 10 years as a Senior Insurance Risk Adviser in personal lines and has spent an overall 20 year career in risk products. She is passionate about building long term relationships with her clients, as part of assisting them with their overall financial and risk needs. She loves animals and leads a very active lifestyle including bodybuilding, water sports and motorbike riding in her spare time.
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Danial Nadeem
Financial Adviser
Danial holds a Bachelor of Business, Majoring in Accounting and Finance. He graduated from Swinburne University of Technology. Danial is passionate about helping people to achieve their short term and long term financial goals. Outside of work, Danial enjoys playing soccer, cooking and keeping fit.
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David Coggins
Financial Adviser
David began his professional career as a Physiotherapist, successfully running multiple small businesses before migrating across to Financial Planning. David merges this background in providing health advice to helping people navigate their financial journey. His areas of expertise include SMSF, insurance including key man and buy/sell agreements, direct share investments and retirement planning.
David lives an active lifestyle with two energetic sons’ keeping him busy and he and his wife love to travel and experience new adventures at every chance.
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Brett Sydney–Smith
Financial Adviser
Brett begun his Financial Planning career in 2008 and joined the Freedom Finance team in late 2023. He has spent close to 10 years in client facing roles as well as spending time in compliance and governance roles. Brett is an advocate that financial planning is about relationships – all parties working together for common outcomes. Brett enjoys using his skills and experience to help people – from the retired to the first timers and all those in between.
Outside of the office Brett is kept busy with his three young children and enjoys an active lifestyle.
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Kaan Cengiz
Financial Adviser
Embarking on his Financial Planning journey in 2017, Kaan seamlessly integrated into the Freedom Finance team in February 2022. He earned a Bachelor of Finance (Financial Planning) from La Trobe University as an Excellence Academy Scholar.
Kaan’s approach is defined by his empathetic listening skills, which enable him to deeply understand his clients’ financial and lifestyle goals. By building strong connections and understanding their aspirations, Kaan collaborates with clients to develop personalised strategies, providing reliable support throughout their journey.
Driven by a desire to step out of his comfort zone, Kaan has enriched his personal development through residing in England and traversing Europe for six months with just a backpack.
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Brad K Colwell
Financial Adviser
Brad K Colwell is a seasoned professional in the financial services industry with over 10 years experience. Brad is not just your go-to Financial Adviser; he’s a personable individual with a genuine passion for helping clients navigate the complexities of their finances. Beyond the world of numbers and investments, Brad is someone who cherishes the lighter moments in life. Whether he’s sharing a laugh with his wife, supporting live music, or cheering on his beloved Melbourne Demons from the MCC stands, Brad understands the importance of balance and joy in every aspect of life.
What sets Brad apart is not just his extensive financial expertise but also his caring and empathetic nature. He recognizes that each client’s financial journey is unique, filled with challenges and opportunities. Brad is dedicated to providing personalized guidance, helping clients overcome financial hurdles, and achieve their long-term goals. Brad goes beyond the numbers, taking the time to understand individual needs and aspirations. His warm and approachable demeanor, coupled with a wealth of industry knowledge, makes him a trusted partner in your financial journey. Experience the difference of working with a Financial Adviser who not only understands the intricacies of finance, but also values the human side of wealth management.
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Anthony Sadrinajafi
Financial Adviser
Anthony has been a dedicated member of Freedom Finance since 2021 and is passionate about all things finance. He thrives on connecting with clients to help them achieve their financial and lifestyle goals. He holds a Diploma of Financial Planning and a Bachelor of Business (Financial Planning).
Outside of work, Anthony enjoys cooking, sports, and spending quality time with his wife and their cavoodle, Harvey.
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Yisroel Rosenbaum
Yisroel is passionate about creating meaningful relationships and positive experiences. He has been at Freedom Finance since 2021 and has generated trust, confidence, and reliability amongst clients and his colleagues. Yisroel is skilled in interpersonal communication and able to listen and empathise with others, leave a lasting impression on all those he encounters. Yisroel is an Ironman, likes all things sport and enjoys spending quality time with his family and friends.
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