Rodney served in the Australia Army as an elite soldier from 1999 – 2004, during which time he was involved in operations both in Australia and overseas. His military career was cut short after being involved in a serious accident, which left him with life changing injuries and medically discharged from the Army. After spending a number of years going through rehab, Rodney entered the financial services industry, working in funds
management and then mortgage lending with one of Australia’s leading non-bank lenders, for over 20 years.
During both his military and corporate careers, Rodney has led high performing teams ranging from five to 20 individuals.
Rodney now competes in 100km and 100 mile ultra trail races around the world and serves as an Ambassador for Invictus Australia.
Rodney instils the habits and disciplines from his military career, to perform at a high level through his corporate roles and into his ultra trail racing.
Julian Fadini is the founder of PRPTY 360 and a respected leader in Australia's property and finance sectors. With over 20 years of experience, Julian has built personal wealth through property and is passionate about helping others do the same.
He regularly presents at seminars and masterclasses across the country, sharing practical insights with investors, brokers, and industry professionals. His expertise is widely recognised - with published opinions and features in the Australian Financial Review, The Sydney Morning Herald, Australian Broker, and specialist media for mortgage brokers, planners, accountants, and investors.
Julian holds advanced qualifications in Mortgage Broking, Property Investment, and Financial Planning, and has built a career as a property developer, acquisitions adviser, research consultant, and trusted industry mentor.
His advice is frequently sought after by investors, business partners, and developers alike - and his impact continues to shape the way Australians approach property and finance.
Annie Kane is the managing editor of Momentum's The Adviser.
As well as writing about the Australian broking industry, the mortgage market, financial regulation, fintechs and the wider lending landscape – Annie is also the host of the Elite Broker and In Focus podcasts and The Adviser Live webcasts.
Katie brings over eight years of marketing experience across London and Brisbane, working in sectors ranging from charities to travel and tech. After purchasing her first home, she discovered a new passion for helping others navigate the property journey and made the leap into mortgage broking. Drawing on her strategic marketing skills and personal experience as a homebuyer, Katie creates a welcoming, judgment-free space for clients, especially those who may feel overlooked by traditional brokers. She now combines sharp business acumen with heart-led service to guide clients toward homeownership with clarity and confidence.
After growing up in Mackay, QLD, Chris moved to Sydney at 19yrs to pursue his dream of playing in the National Rugby League (NRL). Following three years in lower grades, he was contracted full time with the Wests Tigers playing 27 NRL games between 2002 and 2006. When his rugby league career ended, Chris worked in banking and financial services for over 18 years most recently holding the position of General Manager Distribution & Marketing for leading non-bank lender, Resimac.
With a proven track record in overseeing high performing teams, Chris uses his experiences playing professional sport to be an active leader who focuses on development, striving to perform at higher standards while promoting team-work. Chris is as comfortable working with young athletes looking to progress as he is with seasoned company directors seeking higher performance from their employees.
I began my finance career as a casual at a small NAB branch in rural NSW, gaining valuable experience in customer service over 12 months. Seeking broader opportunities, I moved to Shepparton, VIC, and spent 4 to 5 years with ANZ. I started as a Personal Banker, managing everyday customer needs, before transitioning to mortgage lending after two years. At first, I loved the challenge, but it was seeing the real impact I could make in clients' lives that sparked my passion. After a year as a stay-at-home dad, I returned to work as a broker with Aussie Home Loans, where I’ve found the most fulfilling role of my finance career.
