Our Principals

Unite Advisory

Victoria Studley

Managing Principal
CA

Victoria has been part of the team since May 2013 and advises a wide range of owner managed business clients on taxation, accounting, succession and start-ups issues. Prior to her appointment at Unite Advisory she was the Head of Tax for a medium sized accountancy business in the UK. She has complemented her International qualifications by sitting Australian Tax and Corporations Law at University, together with the Chartered Accountants tax module and passed with flying colours.

Victoria Studley

Managing Principal
CA

Unite Advisory

Hilary Acheson

Financial Planning Principal
MFinPlan JP

Hilary is an Authorised Representative of Count and a Unite Advisory Pty. Ltd., and receives salary and superannuation remuneration.

Hilary began working in the financial services industry in 2005 and has been authorised by Count Financial Ltd. to provide financial advice since February 2015. Hilary completed her Masters of Financial Planning through Western Sydney University in 2018. Hilary is an Associate member of the Financial Planning Association and has specialist accreditation to advise in the areas of Self Managed Superannuation Funds (SMSF), aged care, defined benefits and margin lending.

Hilary Acheson

Financial Planning Principal
MFinPlan JP

Supported by

Mary Anne van Gend
Management Accountant

Our Accounting team

Led by Principal Victoria Studley

Unite Advisory

Veronica Bruce

Principal – Financial Planner

Based in our Coffs Harbour office, Veronica joined the team as a result of our merger with Bentley Brett Vincent in August 2021. She has worked in the financial services industry since 2006 and her financial planning advice is supported by experience in the taxation and accounting industry since 1985. Veronica holds a Masters of Tax and Financial Planning (UNSW), a Bachelor of Business with an Accounting Major (SCU), and a Diploma of Financial Services (Financial Planning) through Finsia. Veronica is a Certified Practising Accountant (CPA), with SMSF specialisation.

Veronica Bruce

Principal – Senior Accountant
MTaxFP, B.Bus, DipFS(FP), CPA,
CPA SMSF Specialist

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Sharon Miles

Senior Accountant
B Fin Admin FCPA

Sharon is a registered Tax Agent, holds a Public Practice Certificate and is a Fellow of Certified Practising Accountants (CPA) Australia. She completed a Bachelor of Financial Administration degree from University of New England. Sharon has been employed in public accounting practices since 1979 and joined the firm in 1984. Sharon provides specialist taxation advice, audit services and business information system solutions. She has expertise in services to large corporations, registered clubs, small business, charitable organisations and complex business groups.

Sharon Miles

Senior Accountant
B Fin Admin FCPA

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Guy Middlebrook

Senior Accountant
CPA

Guy is a Certified Practising Accountant (CPA) with over 15 years of public practice experience, including 18 months spent working in New Zealand. He has a particular interest in seeing businesses improve their accounting and back office systems using the latest available technology.

Guy Middlebrook

Senior Accountant
CPA

Unite Advisory

Michelle Geddes

Senior Accountant
MTax, B.FinAdmin, CA, CTA,
CA SMSF Specialist

Michelle has been in the accounting and taxation industry since 1995. After attaining her degree, she moved to the UK and was employed as a senior management accountant with a large multinational firm before returning to Australia to take up a position in Public Practice.

Michelle is a Chartered Accountant (CA), designated CA SMSF specialist and has a Masters Degree in Taxation from the University of NSW. As a Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA), she is also an accredited taxation specialist with the Taxation Institute of Australia.

Experienced in all areas of taxation including superannuation, Michelle is committed to providing the highest level of professional expertise to her clients. Michelle has a particular focus on attending to the accounting needs of the following industries with whom she has a close professional relationship –

Medical
Dental
SMSF

Michelle Geddes

Senior Accountant
MTax, B.FinAdmin, CA, CTA,
CA SMSF Specialist

Unite Advisory

Briony Inman

Senior Accountant
B Fin Admin CPA

Briony has a Bachelor of Financial Administration from the University of New England and is a Certified Practising Accountant. Briony has been working in public practice since 1999 and, after nine years away, rejoined the firm in August 2018. Briony’s duties include provision of accounting and taxation services for companies, trusts, partnerships and individuals.

Briony Inman

Senior Accountant
B Fin Admin, CPA

Unite Advisory

Deborah Playford

Senior Accountant
B Comm CPA JP

Deborah is an accredited Certified Financial Planner^® (CFP^®) and a practicing accountant with a Degree in Commerce (Accounting major). She commenced her working life in the travel industry and also enjoyed a stint learning to fly. Deborah has completed studies to become a Certified Practicing Accountant (CPA). Deborah’s specialities include financial accounts and tax preparation and Business Activity Statements (BAS) for individuals, partnerships, trust and companies (both small and large). Deborah aims to value add for her clients by working with them to assist in achieving their short- and long-term goals.

Deborah Playford

Senior Accountant
B Comm, CPA, JP

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Matthew Bailey

Senior Accountant
B Fin Admin, CPA

Matt is a senior accountant at Unite Advisory. Following the completion of a Bachelor of Financial Administration at University of New England, Matthew has been a member of the Society of Certified Practising Accountant’s since then and gained his CPA status in 1996.

Matt specialises in the area of taxation and with over 23 years experience in the accounting profession he can offer professional, yet personal advice to everyone from individuals to large business.

Matthew Bailey

Senior Accountant
B Fin Admin, CPA

Unite Advisory

Petina Malley

Senior Accountant
B.Comm

More to come

Petina Malley

Senior Accountant
B.Comm

Unite Advisory

Craig Miles

SMSF Manager
B CompSci, Dip FP

Craig commenced with Unite Advisory in 2005 and has completed a Bachelor of Computer Science (University of New England) and a Diploma of Financial Planning. His specialist skills are in the development of software tools to enhance office productivity.

Craig Miles

SMSF Manager
B CompSci, Dip FP

Unite Advisory

Tracey Hanson

Accountant
B.FinAdmin

More to come

Tracey Hanson

Accountant
B.FinAdmin

Unite Advisory

Dee Woolnough

Accountant
JP

Dee joined the firm in 2016 has completed her Certificate IV in Accounting. Dee provides bookkeeping support to the firm’s Accountants, including assistance with completion of Business Activity Statements, taxation returns and financial statements.

Dee Woolnough

Accountant
JP

Unite Advisory

Charlene Kellett

Accountant

More to come

Charlene Kellett

Accountant

Supported by

Nat Ballard
Gaye Spicer
Fatimah Islamiarti

Nicole George
Jacinda Scott
Angela Dubois

Julie McCartney
Kate Gill
Natalie Watson

Aidan Element

Our Financial Planning team

Led by Principal Hilary Acheson

Unite Advisory

Steven Cork

Certified Financial Planner

Based in our Port Macquarie office, Steven joined the team in January 2022 and has worked in the Financial Services industry since 2010. Steven holds a Master of Commerce with majors in Financial Planning, Finance and Economics. Steven is a Certified Financial Planner and a Professional member of the Financial Planners Association of Australia.

Steven Cork

Certified Financial Planner
Authorised Representative of Count Financial Limited

Unite Advisory

Grant Homes

Certified Financial Planner
Authorised Representative of Count Financial Limited

Grant commenced employment with Unite Advisory in February 2016. He has completed a Bachelor of Commerce (Majoring in Finance) at Newcastle University in 2010, Diploma in Financial Services (Financial Planning) and an Advanced Diploma of Accounting. Grant is an Associate Member and Certified Financial Planner through the Financial Planning Association (FPA).

Grant Homes

Certified Financial Planner
Authorised Representative of Count Financial Limited

Unite Advisory

Lisa-Maree Grono

Provisional Advisor
Authorised Representative of Count Financial Limited

Lisa-Maree Grono

Financial Adviser
Authorised Representative of Count Financial Limited

Supported by

Tracey Griffiths
Anissa Miles

Tracey Mackay

Sarah Chapman

Our Lender

Unite Advisory

Catherine Moss

Lending Manager
Dip FS, Dip FP, JP

Catherine has been a Finance and Mortgage Broker for over 15 years and had attained the Diploma of Financial Services, Finance/ Mortgage Broking Management. She also has a Diploma of Financial Planning (Dip FP) from Deakin University.

Catherine, has a broad depth of knowledge and experience with all operations of our business. Catherine has been assisting clients since the late 1990’s in obtaining finance for homes, motor vehicles and equipment. She also now specialises in all finance matters and gained accreditation with all lenders on our panel which includes commercial lending and reverse mortgages.

Catherine’s accounting experience has enabled her to understand complex business structures and financial statements when preparing loan applications. She is also a MFAA Credit Adviser, Member 48596 and a Sequal Registered Broker, number B2013-0879. Catherine is also a Justice of the Peace.

Catherine Moss

Lending Manager
Dip FS, Dip FP, JP

Three locations • One united front

Let’s chat

Three Locations
One United Front

Let’s chat

Coffs Harbour

Address

(PO Box 1122)
226A Harbour Drive
Coffs Harbour NSW 2450
AUSTRALIA

Phone

02 6651 5999

Macksville

Address

(PO Box 168)
7 Cooper St
Macksville NSW 2447
AUSTRALIA

Phone

02 6568 2300

Port Macquarie

Address

(PO Box 339)
14 Short Street
Port Macquarie NSW 2444
AUSTRALIA

Phone

02 6583 5377

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Our Team

Our Principals

Victoria Studley

Managing Principal CA

Hilary Acheson

Financial Planning Principal MFinPlan JP

Supported by

Our Accounting team

Led by Principal Victoria Studley

Veronica Bruce

Principal – Senior Accountant MTaxFP, B.Bus, DipFS(FP), CPA, CPA SMSF Specialist

Sharon Miles

Senior Accountant B Fin Admin FCPA

Guy Middlebrook

Senior Accountant CPA

Michelle Geddes

Senior Accountant MTax, B.FinAdmin, CA, CTA, CA SMSF Specialist

Briony Inman

Senior Accountant B Fin Admin, CPA

Deborah Playford

Senior Accountant B Comm, CPA, JP

Matthew Bailey

Senior Accountant B Fin Admin, CPA

Petina Malley

Senior Accountant B.Comm

Craig Miles

SMSF Manager B CompSci, Dip FP

Tracey Hanson

Accountant B.FinAdmin

Dee Woolnough

Accountant JP

Charlene Kellett

Accountant

Supported by

Our Financial Planning team

Led by Principal Hilary Acheson

Steven Cork

Certified Financial Planner Authorised Representative of Count Financial Limited

Grant Homes

Certified Financial Planner Authorised Representative of Count Financial Limited

Lisa-Maree Grono

Financial Adviser Authorised Representative of Count Financial Limited

Supported by

Our Lender

Catherine Moss

Lending Manager Dip FS, Dip FP, JP

Three locations • One united front

Let’s chat

Three Locations One United Front

Let’s chat

Coffs Harbour

Address

Phone

Macksville

Address

Phone

Port Macquarie

Address

Phone

Managing Principal
CA

Financial Planning Principal
MFinPlan JP

Principal – Senior Accountant
MTaxFP, B.Bus, DipFS(FP), CPA,
CPA SMSF Specialist

Senior Accountant
B Fin Admin FCPA

Senior Accountant
CPA

Senior Accountant
MTax, B.FinAdmin, CA, CTA,
CA SMSF Specialist

Senior Accountant
B Fin Admin, CPA

Senior Accountant
B Comm, CPA, JP

Senior Accountant
B Fin Admin, CPA

Senior Accountant
B.Comm

SMSF Manager
B CompSci, Dip FP

Accountant
B.FinAdmin

Accountant
JP

Certified Financial Planner
Authorised Representative of Count Financial Limited

Certified Financial Planner
Authorised Representative of Count Financial Limited

Financial Adviser
Authorised Representative of Count Financial Limited

Lending Manager
Dip FS, Dip FP, JP

Three Locations
One United Front