Having worked on the corporate side of banking and finance, Tony saw the need for an expert advocate on the client’s side—someone with the skills, knowledge and access to deliver comprehensive strategies for their future financial freedom. He believed clients deserved someone on their side who wanted them to win as much as they did; so in 2000, he started Fornaro.

23 years later, he still places ‘getting a win’ for his clients high on his priority list. Tony and his team work for clients who are goal orientated, and who want to see their hard work rewarded by financial freedom for them and their families.

Although Fornaro has grown significantly, Tony makes sure it is still known for being fast and responsive, and always personalised—working to its founding principle of tailoring solutions to fit a strategy based on individual goals and situations.

As both an Accountant and Broker, he is a true financial expert and believes every relationship and opportunity starts with a simple conversation.

Contact Tony direct on 0402 790 280 or at tony@fornaro.com.au

Annie has guided Fornaro’s expansion for more than 14 years to include a growing team of experts in multiple disciplines – mortgage & finance brokers, accountants & tax strategists and property specialists. She is responsible for the long term visioning and strategic direction of the Group.

Annie also focuses on managing partner and client relationships and maintains visibility across all client engagements to ensure clients receive the value, experience and success they have come to expect from Fornaro since 2000.

Contact Annie direct on 0417 196 886 or at annie@fornaro.com.au

As a qualified mortgage and finance broker, Joe has more than 20 years’ experience in the financial space, which makes him a natural first call when his clients need assistance with finance-related questions. They come to him for his compassion and his knowledge; trusting him to devise, present and execute the perfect solution to achieve their goals.

For Joe, the greatest compliment is hearing a client refer him to a friend with the words, “I just call Joe, and he works it out.”

Julia is qualified in financial planning as well as finance and mortgage broking, and she has a Masters in Applied Finance. But it’s more than 15 years’ real-world experience that has honed her ability to ask the right questions then present logical solutions. It has also given her the skills to provide easy-to-understand explanations of the different lending options available, their benefits and pitfalls, traps to be aware of, and different strategies that can be put in place to maximise future benefits.

Clients are always amazed by the depth of her research into options, and her commitment to long-term relationships.

Contact Julia direct on 0411 442 268 or at julia.bamman@fornaro.com.au

Meet our Eleven Property Management Director, Carolyn Lawless.

With over 18 years experience within Property Management, Carolyn is a world-class property management expert, and is responsible for the management of our property management division at Eleven Property and Fornaro.

Carolyn is an extensively experienced property strategist with stand-out communication and negotiation skills, underpinned by her approachable and pragmatic approach to situations. Meeting new people every day and making a real difference in their lives is an opportunity that she warmly embraces.

As a Licensed Real Estate Agent, Carolyn followed her passion into property and joined her family’s business in 2006, going on to work in across Sydney before relocating with her family to Brisbane.

Eleven Property is the property management division of Fornaro.

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Donna brings a mix of critical qualities to our accounting team—most importantly a flair for structuring clients’ affairs to minimise tax, while maximising return and growth. She genuinely enjoys preparing financial statements and income tax returns, and radiates a natural enthusiasm that clients find makes the process considerably easier for them.

Donna is on call for clients who want to talk about their individual or business tax strategy and planning requirements.

Bing’s calm and considered approach to working with numbers positions him well in his role as a Senior Accountant with Fornaro. With more than 10 years experience as an accountant, Bing is well placed to manage our clients’ tax compliance requirements. Responsible for individual and self managed superannuation funds, Bing’s role is focused on achieving efficiency and results for clients.

Josh works closely with our Mortgage & Finance clients in the structuring and research for their finance requirements. With high attention to detail and a competitive drive, Josh has highly refined analytical skills that mean if there is a deal there, he will find the way to make it happen for our clients.

With years spent negotiating policy and outcomes with lenders, he is always prepared to go into bat for a client and ensure that every possible avenue has been exhausted in achieving the right outcome for our clients. He is experienced across the full spectrum of finance structures and solutions.

Seb is the ultimate people person and this is exactly what makes him so good at what he does. Determined to always achieve the best outcome possible for clients, he will hunt down ways to make the sometimes thought unachievable, happen for our clients.

As a Broker, Seb works with clients daily on delivering solutions to meet their mortgage & finance goals. Whether you are a first home buyer, a sophisticated property investor or have a unique opportunity to explore, you will feel at ease working with Seb.

Kyle works closely with our Brokers and clients in managing their finance application from structuring, through the lender approval channel to settlement day and beyond. His approach with clients is calm and considered, and focused on achieving the right outcome in the most efficient manner.

Working with many clients, lenders and finance applications at once, Kyle is the original multi-tasker and uses his approachably to diffuse would could a stressful time, with ease.

Jervie works within our Mortgage & Finance team as a Client Associate assisting Tony Fornaro.

Jai works within our Mortgage & Finance team as a Client Associate.