About Me

Darren has built an impressive array of experience and knowledge over his career since joining the profession in 2010. Most recently he has returned from working as an International Financial Adviser based in China as a Partner for global wealth management firm St James’s Place, which is headquartered in the United Kingdom. Whilst in China, Darren served on the Australian Chamber of Commerce’s Financial Services Committee for Shanghai. He holds a Masters of Applied Finance with a double major in Investment Analysis and Corporate Finance.

Darren holds an Advanced Diploma in Financial Planning, Diploma of Financial Services (including Margin Lending and Gearing Strategies), along with a Certificate IV in Finance & Mortgage Broking, and qualification for Tier 1 Foreign Exchange General Advice. He has been serving as a qualified Justice of the Peace since 2012 and also has served in the Australian Army Reserve as a Finance Clerk, conducted auditing and compliance for the Australian Defence Force. He plans to gain his Certified Financial Planner® qualification now he has completed his Master’s degree.


Darren is a keen sports enthusiast, with a love for basketball, AFL, surfing, rugby union, rock climbing and sailing, and one day hopes to sail in the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race and on the Mediterranean.