Laura Stuart M.comm, B.comm, MIPA
Accountant and Partner
Laura has completed Master of Commerce, Bachelor of Commerce, majoring in Accounting and is a member of the Institute of Public Accountants. She has 15 years’ experience in management accountancy and is a registered tax agent.
Having completed Mechanical Engineering degree and serving 16 yrs. in engineering related fields, she was given the opportunity to further her skills in Accountancy and gain a Master of Commerce. Laura joined Freedom Taxation in 2016 to pursue her passion in taxation. She has a naturally friendly persona, and demonstrates much core to her growing list of loyal client.
Stewart Rodrigues MIPA AFA
Senior Accountant and Partner
I have extensive knowledge and experience in the finance industry and I am dedicated to providing full accounting services from personal tax returns to large corporate businesses.
In recent years, I have developed a keen interest in Self Managed Superannuation Funds (SMSF) and investments. I have brought on many clients that have investment portfolios – either through a SMSF, investment trusts or in their personal names.
Nathan Archer
Nathan is a Partner at Freedom Tax. He is passionate about property as an asset class. He has a master’s degree in both accounting and finance and he’s a specialist investment property consultant with a real estate license. He offers clients a well-rounded base of experience from his background as a professional investment analyst & stock broker, and an investment banking and private equity corporate advisor. He is an adjunct in finance with Griffith University where he is a frequent guest lecturer and where stays abreast of the latest research and trends in finance and accounting.
Phearin Ban B. Business ADFS
Accountant
Phearin is an associate with the Institute of Public Accountants with a business degree in Financial Planning and Funds Management. He also has completed his Advance Diploma in Financial Services.
Having previously worked in the insurance industry as a customer service manager he has applied these skills towards the needs and compliance requirements of our clients.
Driven from his passion for the industry he is proficient in all areas of accountancy such as tax compliance & advice for individuals, sole traders, companies, and trusts. With a financial planning degree and a keen interest in the Self-Managed Super Fund space he can also assist clients with the completion of their SMSF tax return.
Ali Abd Aziz
I completed my Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Accounting in 2019. Currently, I have 4 years of experience in tax accounting and am learning something new every day. I always look forward to the challenges that arise and enjoy assisting clients with tax matters.
Sam Wood Registered Tax Agent AIPA
Accountant
Sam has 11 years experience which has been working with the local Freedom Tax client base. She is a favourite of our client base. And after Sam had a 12 month break from the business we have been regularly hearing the excited comment – ‘Sam’s back!!’.
Sam has a reputation of delivering excellent customer service and giving sound advice on how to strategically improve outcomes for individual and business clients.
Alison Gilbert
Alison is a Partner at Freedom Tax. She brings with her extensive knowledge in the area of finance and mortgages. Businesses often fail to consider the need to prepare financial reports in order to qualify for various debt instruments to provide working capital or acquire assets. Alison has had over twelve years experience doing that and now works to assist clients have a more holistic approach to business building.
Adam Gilbert
Adam is a Partner at Freedom Tax. Adam has had experience as a Mortgage Broker and Financial Planner. He is a registered Psychologist and has an appreciation for the pressures experienced by business owners. He provides consultation services to assist business owners with marketing, sales, operations and team building. Adam has a passion to see clients experience better profitability and systems in their business to allow them time freedom to focus on often neglected personal goals and priorities.