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21 years experience within the mortgage industry including state sales manager at AFM, general manager of RAMS franchise for 6 years, and a RAMS franchisee for 3 years, as well as being one of the highest performing branches in the RAMS network.

29 years’ experience as self-employed within the mortgage industry, owner of The Mortgage Store for 10 years, Founder and Non-Executive Director of Think Tank Group ongoing for the past 21 years, Director of the Artisan Finance ongoing for the past 14 years as well as a RAMS franchisee for 5 years.

29 years’ experience in mortgage lending including roles as State Manager at Access Home Loans, State Manager of e-Choice, National Sales Manager at Mortgage House, Associated to the MFAA as well as a RAMS franchisee for 8 years.

Gus brings over 26 years of experience in Financial Services. As CEO and founder of Loan Services Australia — a full-service mortgage manager specialising in Online home loan origination and management technology — he drove strategy and execution to take LSA from start-up to one of Australia’s largest mortgage managers.

Cathy Stapleton is the Chief Marketing Officer at Rate Money, bringing a wealth of experience in brand strategy, digital marketing, and consumer engagement. With leadership roles at Afterpay, Rivalry, Bumble, Samsung, and adidas, she has successfully driven award-winning marketing campaigns, built high-performing teams, and delivered commercial results across diverse industries. Cathy's expertise spans full-funnel marketing, data-driven decision-making, and strategic partnerships.

Alan has 21  years of experience within the financial services industry. He spent 14 years with RAMS Financial Group where he managed a network of 50 franchisees before being lured across to Bendigo and Adelaide Bank, where he worked as a Regional Manager.

Carly has over 13 years of industry experience, the majority of which have been spent at a managerial level. She prides herself on her ability to develop and manage a successful team.

Paul has an extensive background in financial services, with a demonstrated set of skills including channel development, operational frameworks, strategic marketing, franchising and licensing frameworks.

Kerryn is an experienced and results-driven individual with a demonstrated history of working in the Banking Industry and Franchising. She is highly skilled in Business Planning, Change/Operations Management, Coaching and Leadership.

Fotini has a strong history in retail banking, having worked at St George for 18 years in various roles. Fotini was awarded three national awards in 2020, including Service Champion of the Year.

Tony is a seasoned Project Manager at Rate Money, drawing from extensive experience in business development and operations excellence. With a background that includes roles such as Home Loan Manager at RAMS and Lead in Operations Excellence at Link Group, Tony brings over a decade of expertise to his current position. His diverse skill set and proven track record make him an invaluable asset in delivering successful projects and driving organisational growth.