About Me

I have been in private practice since 1981 - advising on, guiding and organising people's financial circumstances and structures. Originally operating as a sole practitioner, I joined forces with long-time friend and associate, Dennis Shaw to form Cochrane Shaw Capital Management Pty Ltd, located in Blackburn. The Cochrane Shaw business was responsible for advising, mentoring and structuring its clients' savings, superannuation, Income Replacement Protection/Estate Planning and business interests valued at well over $150 million. Personal insurance protection benefits were in the tens of millions of dollars which quite often ensured the family home was not foreclosed on by the banks and children's education/living standard maintained in the event of one or both parents' death(s) or permanent incapacity. In mid-2014, I teamed-up with a large Sydney-based accounting practice where I started providing various superannuation, business and investment strategy solutions for professional and self-employed business clients. I currently consult to private clients and family units as the Senior Financial Adviser and Strategist. I also work on establishing start-up online businesses and joint ventures with young entrepreneurs and will act as a company director/mentor in those businesses where deemed appropriate. I am married with one daughter who has ongoing special needs.