DIRECTOR
rod.baker@businessandwealth.com.au
Authorised Representative No. 263856
Rod heads our talented financial planning team. Rod has worked in the financial services industries since 1988 and is a chartered accountant with over 25 years’ experience in tax and business services.
He has extensive experience in advising clients in all aspects of financial planning, business and tax.
Our financial planning offering is very firmly based on providing personal tailored service and solutions to each of our clients.
Rod’s specialities include:
Melissa runs our tight-knit expert tax team, bringing 19 years of experience in tax and small business services to her client relationships. She works closely with small and medium sized business across a large range of industries focusing on business development and tax minimisation. Whether your business is primary production, manufacturing, professional services, trade services or larger retailing, Melissa’s expertise will help improve your business operations and reduce your tax obligations.
Melissa has a particular interest in keeping tax planning proactive. She reviews client tax positions well in advance, so coming up to financial year end there is not a rush to take advantage of year-end strategies to legitimately reduce tax, and nothing is missed. Planning in advance, she knows will get you the most benefit.
Working closely with the rest of the group, she consults within the Business + Wealth Partners team to ensure nothing in the bigger client picture has been missed while addressing her specific brief and making sure any other client projects have the full benefit of her taxation expertise.
She offers a wealth of experience and can help you with:
With over 29 years’ experience in the business and tax profession in the Cairns region, Mark has gained valuable experience providing accounting services and general business advice to clients in need of personal and business tax, business development and self managed super fund (SMSF Cairns) administration.
He works closely with co-directors Melissa and Rod to provide an integrated approach to a client’s personal taxation and wealth creation affairs.
Mark works across a range of industries on both a local and interstate scale to provide assistance with income tax compliance, setting up your business structure, business growth and family succession. He specialises in dealing with small to medium businesses including retail shops, cane farming, medical and dental professions.
Mark heads up our self-managed superannuation team. He provides a seamless team approach to SMSF processing. We prepare of all documents necessary to fulfill annual taxation requirements and independent audit. Mark specialises in SMSF estate planning matters in respect of taxation consequences of retirement and death.
His talents lay in the following areas:
SUPERANNUATION & TAX ACCOUNTANT
michelle.caffrey@businessandwealth.com.au
Michelle is a Cairns local who has been with Business + Wealth Partners for 9 years and is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia. During this time her focus has been in the Self Managed Superannuation area specializing in setup and ongoing fund administration.
With over 9 years’ experience in this region Michelle has a solid understanding of the superannuation and tax legislation to ensure our clients are compliant and are kept up to date on the many changes with the superannuation spectrum. Michelle enjoys the many sporting challenges that the Cairns outdoors provides.
Michelle works in the SMSF team and works to process your fund setup correctly.
She offers a wealth of experience and can help you with:
GRADUATE ACCOUNTANT
molly.o'connell@businessandwealth.com.au
Molly joined BWP’s tax and business team in late 2024, having settled in the Tablelands area after travelling Central and Eastern Australia.
She is a recent graduate of CDU and is eager to develop her skills in tax return preparation and business accounting.
At home Molly likes to spend time with her family and take care of her plants, and is looking forward to exploring more of FNQ.
BOOKKEEPER / ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT / RECEPTIONIST
donna.cullen@businessandwealth.com.au
Donna will greet you with a warm and welcoming smile at our front desk. Donna also provides administrative support to our accounting team.
Donna also specializes in bookkeeping & data entry services to many of our clients and is available for both on-site and remote bookkeeping assistance.
FINANCIAL PLANNER
penny.dalmeyer@businessandwealth.com.au
Authorised Representative No. 333737
Originally from the Sunshine Coast, Penny moved to Cairns in 2004 to further her career in the Financial Services industry after switching professions in 2001 to join the Financial Services sector.
She has been with Business + Wealth Partners since January 2009 and has completed the Advanced Diploma in Financial Services and is also a Commissioner for Declarations. Penny’s primary role is to provide advice and ongoing service to new and existing clients in the areas of wealth creation, superannuation, retirement planning and personal insurance needs.
SENIOR TAX ACCOUNTANT
renee.scott@businessandwealth.com.au
Renee graduated from USQ with a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting and Finance) in June 2017.
She is a valued member of our Tax & Business Services team preparing tax returns, financial statements and Business Activity Statements for the firm’s clients.
Renee loves to keep active by participating in the local Saturday Parkrun and regularly hiking the Red, Blue & Green arrow tracks with her two children.
PARAPLANNER
elaine.poulter@businessandwealth.com.au
Elaine is a Paraplanner focused on helping clients achieve their financial goals, with over 12 years of experience in financial planning. She specialises in superannuation and retirement planning strategies, investment analysis and risk management to deliver tailored financial solutions.
Originally from Melbourne, Elaine brings expertise working in both urban and regional environments helping to develop strategies for clients with diverse backgrounds and needs. Outside of work, she enjoys exploring her new home in Cairns and bushwalking with her dog in the surrounding rainforest.
FINANCIAL PLANNER
paula.loschi@businessandwealth.com.au
Paula first started in the Finance industry over 26 years ago in Cairns with one of the big-four banks. She then moved on to a small boutique financial firm, gathering experience and studying to gain her qualifications in financial planning Paula has a Graduate Diploma of Financial Planning and is a member of the Financial Planning Association. Paula is a reliable, honest person with a mission to strip away financial jargon, making complex financial concepts understandable and meaningful. She is committed to building relationships with clients and is enthusiastic in helping people plan for retirement and providing support throughout their journey. Paula will strive to give personalised and responsible advice suited to your objectives and believes that sound advice is the key to improving your financial position.
Authorise Representative number is 422901
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RECEPTIONIST
As a Receptionist / Administration Assistant, Jordin greets all our visitors with a warm welcome. Her role also includes various administrative duties, as required by our tax and business services team. Originally from Europe, Jordin has lived in Sydney before moving to Cairns 12 years ago. She is very passionate about continuous improvement and pursuit of excellence in all aspects of life. Jordin holds Certificates in Business Administration and Advanced Diploma in HR Management. Jordin loves spending time in nature and reading about Feng Shui.
Are you looking for an accountant who is pro-active with your all important year-end tax planning?
We provide a seamless personal approach to our local Self Managed Superannuation Fund planning.
Financial planning maps out your life plan on how to get you to where you want to be at retirement and beyond.
Business and Wealth Partners Pty Ltd
ABN 74 125 847 805
Corporate Authorised Representative No. 315674
Alliance Wealth Pty Ltd |
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2 Corporate Court
Bundall QLD 4217
209 Aumuller Street, Bungalow, Cairns
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