SPECIAL REPORT / YOUNG GUNS
Sebastian Watkins Australian Credit and Finance, Surry Hills, NSW Total settlement volume: $31,314,530 Age: 30 Aggregator: Connective
Gareth Robinson Expert Finance Group, Melbourne, Vic Total annual settlements: $15,685,550 Age: 31 Aggregator: Finsure “Gareth genuinely cares about his clients and it shows in his results. Clients appreciate his straightforward and ethical nature and respond to the caring approach he takes to them as individuals, not just as another client. He continually strives to improve and upskill himself and thus improve the company as a whole. He has helped redefine the company and value-add to the customer experience. I am proud to work with him, and this nomination is just one form of recognition that I am sure will come his way with the results he is achieving.” – Joel Lockwood, Expert Finance Group
“The man who will always find the best solution. In terms of product knowledge and lender policies, Sebastian is the best I know. Not only does he work extremely closely with his clients, giving them peace of mind; he will always go the extra mile to make sure that the client’s needs and objectives are fulfilled.” – Eric Mirzayan, Australian Credit and Finance
Nerissa Moore Thomas Hawley Shore Financial, North Sydney, NSW Total annual settlements: $33,000,000 Age: 26 Aggregator: AFG “Thomas Hawley is one of the brightest rising stars in the industry. He is highly driven, hardworking, and obsessed about delivering the best possible outcome for his clients. He is a team player that is always willing to give time to help others get the job done right. His results speak for themselves. I would highly recommend Thomas.” – Alex Nochar, managing director, Shore Financial
28 | FEBRUARY 2015
Fortune Finance, Melbourne, Vic Total annual settlements: $17,800,890 Age: 30 Aggregator: Finsure “Nerissa has hit the ground running since joining the industry in mid-2013. Bringing experience in both banking and creative fields, she prides herself on her ability to be innovative and creative in her business philosophy. She is passionate about business growth and has introduced a range of complimentary services, employed a loan writer and built a trusted referral network. After recently establishing her second office in Melbourne and as winner of Finsure’s own ‘Young Gun of the Year’ award for Victoria, she has set her goals high for 2015 and looks forward to exciting times ahead.” – Simon Bednar, BDM, Finsure