About Us

Fellow Chartered Accountant | Bachelor of Commerce | Authorised Representative of Executive Wealth Management (#234886) | Diploma of Financial Planning | SPAA SMSF Specialist Advisor | Registered Company Auditor | Chartered Tax Adviser | ASIC Registered SMSF Auditor
 

Nicholas has been working in the Accounting profession since 1989. He began his career in a 4 Partner Chartered Accounting Practice where he remained up until 1994. He then established RM Chartered Accountants based in Wollongong in 1995 and built the practice up to 7 staff. In 1998 the firm achieved the NSW Best Small Practice Award from the Institute of Chartered Accountants.
 

In 2002 he moved back to Sydney and established Strategic Wealth Management in Sydney’s CBD. He identified a large deficiency between a mainstream accounting practice and a tax/financial adviser. Nick then spent much of his time researching & educating himself on various types of investment structures including trusts and SMSF’s.
 

From 2005-2011, Nick was often called on to present as a speaker on tax structures, SMSF’s and tax planning for property investors on behalf of various property education groups. He was also a regular speaker for “The Reno Kings” in their Property to the Max seminars and has been interviewed for articles in API and SMSF.
 

In 2006, along with some other like minded investors, Nick became a founding director and contributed to the establishment of an online forum and education portal for investors www.invested.com.au. At the time of writing, membership was in excess of 12,000 people and continuing to grow steadily. Membership is free and provides a valuable resource for all investors.

Strategic Wealth Management has evolved into a firm of Specialists in the area of SMSF’s. Nick has built a strong team around him that understand the ever changing superannuation laws. Nick specialises in the structuring of a fund ensuring that investments & insurances are optimised in a tax effective manner. SWM has assisted clients to borrow through super for property purchases using Bare Trusts or Unit Trusts.
 

Strategic Wealth Management also undertakes in excess of 100 SMSF audits on behalf of other Accounting firms. To do this Nick has to ensure that education, compliance and confidentiality is maintained at the highest standard with all of his staff. The professional staff attend external training courses on a regular basis to stay up to date in this field.
 

Nick has the added benefit of being a financial planner as well as a Chartered Accountant. This gives him a significant advantage over an adviser who may fall into one category but not the other. Nick can assess your financial position, your investments or insurance requirements in an impartial manner without being concerned that he will try and sell you a financial product for the sake of receiving a commission.
 

Outside of work, Nick has 3 growing daughters which keep him on his toes. Nick follows most major sports and is a family man. He enjoys playing tennis and the occasional game of soccer. He enjoys spending time with friends and family and you will never leave Nick’s place with an empty stomach. Pepper crusted scotch fillet is his specialty on the BBQ as well as traditional Greek souvlaki with haloumi cheese which matches nicely with a glass of red wine to complete the feast.

Cathy joined us as our Administration Manager in February 2007. You will probably liaise with Cathy as your initial point of contact when you contact our office. Apart from being Nicks personal assistant, Cathy is also responsible for all administration procedures including lodgment of tax returns, set up of trusts, superfunds and company structures and an endless list of other tasks.

Cathy has recently completed a Diploma of Accounting. She enjoys being with her family and also catching up with friends and going to the movies when she has the opportunity.

Janis joined us in 2005 and works with our Administration team. Janis manages our ASIC corporate registers as well being our in-house bookkeeper and is responsible for the maintenance of our debtors ledger. Janis also maintains our database, pays our accounts and assists with the maintenance of our computer systems. She is involved in a variety of administration procedures and will also set up trusts, superfund’s and company structure.

Janis moved to Australia from USA with her Aussie husband and two children. She is also a fully trained physiotherapist and admits to enjoying a fine glass of red.

Bachelor of Business (Accounting), University of Technology Sydney
Chartered Accountant

Martina joined the team at SWM in April 2009. With over 20 years experience in the accounting profession she has worked with a variety of small to medium sized businesses in various industries helping them to not only meet their tax obligations but grow and develop their businesses.

Martina is responsible for the preparation of financial reports and taxation returns for individuals, trusts, companies and superannuation funds. Martina holds a senior position in the firm and assists Nick in dealing with complex taxation matters.

In her spare time you might find Martina cooking up a storm in the kitchen, chasing a tennis ball around the court, painting (pictures, not walls!) or undertaking some other creative exploit that doesn’t involve number crunching.

Ask for a copy of her killer chocolate almond mud cake recipe, or to discuss any accounting, tax or superannuation matter with Martina.

Bachelor of Mathematics, Nanjing Institute of Meteorology | Master of Accounting, Macquarie University, NSW, Australia | Microsoft Certified Professional, System Engineer, and Database Administrator (MCP,MCSE & MCDBA)

CPA

Seven joined our team at SWM in Oct 2009. He is responsible for preparation of financial reports and tax returns for individuals, trusts, companies and superannuation funds. Seven came from main land China in 2004 to study for his masters degree. After completion of his masters degree and all segments of his CPA in 2007, he has worked as a public accountant. Seven has also completed his Diploma of Financial Planning in 2012.

Seven enjoys jazz or bossa nova, which is his background music during dinner every night. Cooking and badminton are his favourite activities. Particularly, he likes to cook spicy dishes with attractive color and wonderful taste.

Bachelor of Business (Accounting), University of Technology, Sydney
 

CPA

Janet Joined our team in March 2011. Janet has many years experience working
as an accountant in both public practice and commerce. Janet has had experience in
a wide range of business envoirnments assisting clients with their taxation and reporting
obligations.

Janet is responsible for preparing financial reports and taxation returns for
individuals, partnerships, trusts, companies and superannuation funds.
Janet is married to Bruce and they have one son who keeps them very busy with his social and sporting engagements which include soccer and tai kwon do. Janet enjoys cooking, eating out, travelling, going to the gym and a good glass or two of wine.

Bachelor of Commerce – Professional Accounting , Macquarie University

Cathy welcomed a baby boy, Carson in to the world on the 27th May 2015. Cathy joined our team at SWM in September 2009. She is responsible for the preparation of financial reports and taxation for individuals, trusts, companies and superannuation funds.

Cathy has been working in the taxation and accounting environment for over 4 years and has recently received her CPA certificate.

Cathy is a sporty person, attending yoga and dancing class. You may find her in the gym or around the beach in her spare time.

Ingrid Schmidt is an Authorised Representative operating under the AFS licence of Executive Wealth Management Financial Services Pty Ltd. Ingrid joined us in February 2012 and is a valuable addition to our team.

• Ingrid can assist you with advice on:
• Financial Planning Strategies
• Superannuation
• Retirement Planning
• Wealth Creation/Accumulation
• Centrelink Entitlements
• Transition to Retirement Strategies
• Tax Effective Investment Strategies
• Personal Risk Insurance

She is authorised to provide holistic or limited financial advice depending on your needs.
Ingrid has provided financial advice both face-to-face and over the telephone for over 8 years and develops effective strategies for investments.

These strategies may be for investments held inside and/or outside superannuation, retirement planning, lifestyle choices, asset protection and also in conjunction with Nick for developing tax effective strategies.

Ingrid has extensive experience in the banking environment as well as private enterprise.
Ingrid’s wide experience in financial matters and her desire to assist clients achieve their financial goals and build wealth are the foundation of her advice approach. Ingrid has been able to develop good working relationships with several underwriters within some of the major insurance companies. This helps in dealing with the sometimes difficult issues that arise when applying for insurance.

Ingrid has completed the Advance Diploma of Financial Services (Financial Planning) and continues her studies in specialised advice areas, to ensure she maintains a high quality and standards of the financial advice that she provides to our clients.

Ingrid enjoys hobby-farming, gardening and painting. She often spoils the office staff with fresh mandarins and bananas from her garden.

Bachelor of Business, University of Technology Sydney

• Alice joined our team at SWM in May 2016. With 10 years’ experience in public accounting and business services industry, Alice understands the challenges facing small to medium sized businesses and proactively assists clients with their taxation, compliance and reporting obligations.
   
  In addition to the preparation of financial reports and taxation returns for individuals, trusts, companies and superannuation funds, Alice is always willing to help clients with solutions to their taxation and business issues.
   
  Outside of business hours Alice enjoys spending time with her family and their interests, jogging, travelling and yoga.