Catalyst have been recognised as the top 1% in the industry every year since inception. We bring together the best people to provide expert advice and services.
CEO & Founder
Adrian has been in the property and financial services industries for over a decade in both client advisory and executive management roles at Macquarie Bank, X Inc, and Finsure Group before founding Catalyst Advisers, Catalyst Advice, Catalyst Private Capital & Catalyst Debt Capital.
Over the past 12 years, Adrian has personally funded in excess of a billion dollars in residential and commercial transactions.
His areas of expertise include high-end residential and commercial property funding, corporate financing, development funding, private funding, and debt/investment advisory.
CTO/COO
Dean is an experienced CTO/COO, business integrator and business leader with 25 years’ experience in the Banking & Finance sector.
As a Technology leader for private and listed entities, Dean has led teams delivering major technology transformation programs & platform builds.
Residential & SME Director
Stephen Michaels has been with Catalyst since inception and currently leads the residential mortgage and SME lending team. As the group’s first employee, Stephen was involved in both the early origination and book build of the residential business and has been heavily involved in both operations and strategy right from start-up phase. The business now manages a loan book in excess of a $1BN and settles more than $400M a year in new lending.
Stephen has been acclaimed as a top industry performer on several occasions, most recently being recognised in the Mortgage Professional Australia Top 100 Brokers 2020 & 2021.
Contact Stephen:
M 0406 089 474
P 1300 411 455
Head of Advice
Gareth has been providing comprehensive advice to individuals, trustees, and businesses for over 15 years. Gareth and his team provide professional financial planning, investment management and risk advice services to a broad spectrum of clients across all life stages. Gareth also advises businesses on their risk management, and their succession planning requirements.
Gareth is a Certified Financial Planner, the highest designation in financial planning, and synonymous with a commitment to the highest levels of ethical standards. The coveted CFP® qualification sets high performing advisers apart from the rest of the industry.
Senior Lending Adviser
Jonathan has been in the lending industry for 10 years, holding senior roles at both bank and non-bank lenders. His experience spans across credit, business development and portfolio management. Jonathan’s deep industry exposure enables him to connect clients & partnership businesses to Catalyst and assist in creating real value.
Contact Jonathan:
M 0413 109 972
P 1300 411 455
Senior Lending Adviser
As a Senior Lending Adviser at Catalyst, Thomas specialises in finding the right finance solutions for high-net-worth, SME and ex-pat clients. His fast-growing industry experience, technical expertise and lender network allows him to work with complex transactions and deliver a premium service experience.
Contact Thomas:
M 0407 910 518
P 1300 411 455
Credit Manager
Pasquale specialises in finding the right finance solutions for high-net-worth, SME and ex-pat clients. His long-term industry experience, technical expertise and lender network allows him to work with complex transactions and deliver a premium service experience.
Pasquale has been in the lending industry for 5 years, holding roles at both bank and non-bank lenders. His experience across both allows him to execute on all client needs and find a solution that fits.
Client Service Manager
Genevieve’s previous experience has been in sales and service roles with major institutions. Genevieve leverages this experience in working closely with the Catalyst sales team, to drive efficiency throughout the post-approval process and provide exceptional client service.
Credit Manager
Arun specialises in finding the right finance solutions for high-net-worth, SME and Medico clients. His long-term industry experience, technical expertise and lender network allows him to work with complex transactions and deliver a premium service experience.
Arun has been in the lending industry for 5 years, holding analyst roles at both bank and non-bank lenders. His experience across both allows him to execute on all client needs and find a solution that fits.
Credit Manager
As a Credit Manager at Catalyst, Gregory specialises in finding the right finance solutions for high-net-worth, SME and professional real estate investor clients. His long term industry experience, technical expertise and lender network allows him to work with complex transactions and deliver a premium service.
Gregory began his corporate career as a graduate account at EY where he obtained his Chartered Accountant qualification. He then held various accounting and analyst roles. He has been in the lending industry for over 7 years and his breadth of experience across accounting and finance allows him to execute on all client needs and provide them with the most suitable solution.
Client Service Manager
Marcus’s previous experience has been in finance service roles. Marcus leverages this experience in working closely with the Catalyst sales team, to find the right finance solutions and provide exceptional client service.
Client Service Manager
As the Client Service Manager of Catalyst Advisers, Marjory is responsible for processing loan applications and managing client communication to deliver a seamless experience, as well as providing operational support to the Catalyst team throughout the lending process.
Marjory’s previous finance experience has been in roles with major financial institutions, providing her with an extensive understanding of the institution’s systems & processes. Marjory leverages this experience in working closely with the Catalyst sales team, to drive efficiency throughout the pre-approval process and provide exceptional client service.
All our advisers have strong track records and deep experience within the financial services industry.
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