Whilst you will build a relationship with one of Bailey Roberts experienced financial advisors who will be dedicated to assisting you in reaching your financial goals & objectives, our approach is to also utilise the strengths of our highly talented team. When you work with our financial advisor, you will quite often interact with our dedicated team members also!
Board Of Directors
Ian Bailey
Ian is a Director and Responsible Officer of Bailey Roberts Group. Ian has been in the financial services industry since 1985 and has specialised in Self-Managed Superannuation Funds and Direct Investments since the early ’90s.
Ian conceived the vision of providing investors and advisors with a complete SMSF solution, a solution that Bailey Roberts Group provides today. He has been instrumental in the development of BRG from a modest Wollongong based business providing services to its clients and advisors into one of Australia’s most innovative Financial Services firms offering solutions to investors and advisers all over Australia.
Ian has completed the Diploma of Financial Planning in 1995 and a Master of Commerce in 1999.
Leith Thomas
Leith is a Director of Bailey Roberts Group and has over 15 years’ experience in the financial services industry. Leith has particular expertise in managing AFSLs and individually managed portfolios for high-net-worth individuals and families.
Leith has a Bachelor of Commerce (Majors: Applied Finance and Accounting. Minor: Business Law) and a Masters in Applied Finance (Investing).
Our Team
Jon Kilah
Investment Committee
Jon is an investment analyst as part of the asset management team and commenced employment with the Bailey Roberts Group in 2006. His analysis focuses on the Portfolio Construction, Income Bearing, International Equities and Australian Real Estate Investment Trusts (AREIT) model portfolios.. He holds a Masters of Applied Finance (Investment Management), Bachelor of Commerce (Finance and Economics) and Diploma of Financial Services
(B. Commerce, Dip. Financial Services, M App Fin)
Jackson Tidswell
Investment Analyst
Jackson joined the Group as an Investment Analyst in late 2017, specialising in Consumer Discretionary, Information Technology, and Consumer Staples. Jackson is also responsible for International Enquiries and forms part of the investment committee. He completed his Bachelor of Commerce in 2017 at UOW and is currently a 2019 CFA Level 1 candidate.
(B. Commerce)
Learn more about Jackson’s story and role at BRG.
Carla Giorgio
Investment Analyst
Carla has recently joined our group as a trainee investment analyst and forms part of our asset management team. Carla has completed a Bachelor of Economics and Finance with a double major in Finance & Economics at the University of Wollongong. As a Trainee Analyst, Carla is responsible for delivering research and other support activities to assist in the management of all asset class portfolios.
(B. Economics and Finance)
Nilesh Chauhan
Technical Officer
Nilesh is BRG’s technical officer. His primary responsibility is to assist the advisers to prepare financial plans, including performing calculations to compare alternative strategies to meet the client’s objectives. He is also responsible for providing technical support to the advisers in the area of business re-structure, finance and tax.
He holds a degree in Economics and Accountancy from Loughborough University in England, Diploma of Financial Planning and is a Chartered Accountant.
(B. Economics / Accountancy, Dip Financial Planning)
Suzy Dimitrievski
Practice Manager
Suzy joined the BRG team in 2006. With a keen eye for detail, Suzy assists our Advisers and Managing Directors as well as ensuring that the BRG offices operate as seamlessly & efficiently as possible.
Suzy’s qualifications include Certificate III in Business Administration and a complete Personal Assistant Course. Suzy is a fast learner and eager to be of assistance. These qualities and her strong interest in the industry ensure the smooth operation of our offices.
(Cert III Business Administration, PA)
Sophie Mortimer
Administration Officer
Sophie’s role is to provide administration support to the different departments within Bailey Roberts Group. Sophie is responsible for performing a range of administrative tasks within the organisation including scheduling appointments, handling client queries and correspondence and maintaining client files. Sophie works with our entire team to ensure that our clients receive the consistent high quality service that they deserve.
Sophie has extensive customer service skills & also holds a Certificate III in Business Administration.
(Cert III Business Administration)
