Brian is an accountant by profession having completed a Bachelor of Business obtaining his CPA qualification. Brian commenced his working career in Public Practice Accounting working for both CPA and mid-tier Chartered firms specialising in the area of Taxation Consulting. A career change and relocation to Melbourne in 1997 to an investment advising role provided further practical experience in the asset allocation, risk management and the operation of financial markets. In 2003 Brian moved back to Perth to join Great Southern. Since that time he has held a variety of Sales & Marketing roles based in the Head Office of the company. More recently, Brian has undertaken the role of State Manager NSW commencing November 2007. Brian is an Authorised Representative of Great Southern Securities and has over 14 years financial services experience.