Our Team
Brent Hutton
Founder of the company and Specialist Financial Planning Adviser
In 1997, Brent saw an opportunity to help UK migrants and Australian expatriates transfer their UK pensions into the Australian superannuation system. A process that was – and still is – time consuming, difficult and requiring specialist advice. He established Sterling Planners to address this need and has grown the company into the Australian market leader. Sterling Planners have transferred more than £725 million in UK pension funds with a 100 per cent success rate in the 20 years Sterling Planners have been in business.
After having such a positive experience with Brent and the pension transfer process, many of his initial clients requested his advice regarding their investments and overall financial plans. Brent responded by expanding the services he provided to his clients. Today, Sterling Planners provides its clients with a full service of financial planning services, while the specialist QROPS advice for UK pension transfers still remains a core part of the business.
Brent has a loyal and committed client base which includes many successful entrepreneurs and professionals. His clients like his approachable, plain speaking style, coupled with his detailed understanding and knowledge of both the UK and Australian financial services markets.
Listen to our client testimonials and see the world of difference having a trusted adviser could mean to you.
Brent is an Authorised Representative of Fortnum Private Wealth Pty Ltd ABN 54 139 889 535 AFSL 357306 trading as Fortnum Financial Advisers.
Matthew Landon
Senior Financial Adviser
Matt joined the Sterling Planners team in late 2019, after starting his financial advice career in 2012. Recently Matt demonstrated his commitment to Sterling Planners, and his clients, by becoming a shareholder in the business.
Being an experience Financial Planner, Matt provides holistic advice to his clients. He has extensive knowledge in tax structures, self-managed superannuation, pre and post retirement planning, wealth creation and investment management, listed securities and aged care.
Matt works with a range of individuals and family groups, in partnership with other professionals both internal and externally to provide tailor advice based on his clients’ circumstances.
Matt enjoys building long-term relationships and navigating his clients through all aspects of their finances, providing them the confidence to make prudent financial decisions towards financial security.
Matt is an Authorised Representative of Fortnum Private Wealth Pty Ltd ABN 54 139 889 535 AFSL 357306 trading as Fortnum Financial Advisers.
Mitchell Gallina
Senior Financial Adviser
Mitchell is an experienced Financial Planner– having worked in financial industry for over 10 years across various wealth businesses.
Mitchell provides tailor made financial advice for clients who may be young professionals, executives, Trustees, pre-retirees and retirees.
Mitchell’s specialises in wealth creation, wealth protection, cash flow management, retirement planning, inter-generational wealth transfer, small business succession planning, estate planning, SMSF advice, Centrelink and investment advice.
Mitchell holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree (majors in finance, financial Planning and a minor in Marketing), the Certificate IV (Finance/Mortgage Broking), is an ASX Accredited Listed Product Adviser (ALPA), has completed Townsend Solicitors Accredited Estate Planning Programme and holds the Certified Financial Planner® designation through the Financial Planning Association.
Mitchell is an Authorised Representative of Fortnum Private Wealth Pty Ltd ABN 54 139 889 535 AFSL 357306 trading as Fortnum Financial Advisers.
Anthony Ragonese
Senior Financial Adviser
Anthony has worked in financial services for the last 10 years, joining Sterling Planners in late 2023.
Anthony is an experienced Financial Planner specialising in providing holistic advice to clients, having extensive knowledge in the areas of superannuation and retirement planning, self-managed super funds, wealth creation, investment management and aged care.
Anthony has worked with a range of individuals and family groups, in partnership with other professionals to provide tailored advice based on his clients’ circumstances.
Finance and helping people have always been a passion of Anthony’s from a young age. He enjoys supporting people through the multiple phases of their financial journey, listening and guiding clients through life’s challenges with the ultimate goal of providing them peace of mind and stability.
For Anthony, nothing is better than building long-term relationships and providing his clients the confidence to be financially secure, concentrating on spending time doing the things that are truly important to them in life.
Anthony is an Authorised Representative of Fortnum Private Wealth Pty Ltd ABN 54 139 889 535 AFSL 357306 trading as Fortnum Financial Advisers.
Jackie Austin
Financial Adviser & Mortgage Broker
Jackie has an impressive 16 years of experience in the financial planning and mortgage industry.
Jackie commenced in the financial services industry as a Client Service Manager in 2007 where she gained valuable knowledge providing operational and practice management support, giving her a comprehensive understanding of the financial planning industry.
Jackie transitioned to a financial planner in 2011 and has developed an extension background in financial strategy, insurance, cashflow management, residential mortgages, reverse mortgages and refinancing. With a demonstrated track record of delivering exceptional results and providing first rate client service, Jackie is well equipped to assist you with all your wealth, insurance and mortgage needs.
Jackie is enthusiastic about assisting our clients and is eager to leverage her knowledge and skills to help you achieve your financial goals.
Jackie holds an advanced Diploma of Financial Planning and a Certificate IV in Mortgage Broking. Jackie is also a Justice of the Peace.
Jackie is an Authorised Representative of Fortnum Private Wealth Pty Ltd ABN 54 139 889 535 AFSL 357306 trading as Fortnum Financial Advisers. Jackie is also an authorised credit representative of Australian Finance Group Ltd ACN 066 385 822 credit license 389087.
Our Client Services Team
Our clients often say it’s refreshing to always speak with a friendly, responsive person on the phone whenever they have a question – rather with an automated menu service. The dedicated and professional team at Sterling Planners always strive to provide you with the highest level of care and personalised service.
Our client service team are an integral and highly valued part of the financial planning team. They specialise in financial industry communications, systems and processes and ensure that all your personal information is treated with security, integrity and efficiency.