Our Team

ANTHONY D'ALESSANDRO

Director/Founder and Senior Financial Planner

Authorised Representative of Consultum

Anthony is a founder and Director at Required, and has over 28 years of experience in the financial services industry.  Anthony’s mastered all aspects of financial planning, but he’s particularly well known for his self-managed super fund (SMSF) knowledge and advising, with a strong SMSF strategic advice focus for clients in accumulation and pension phase.  Anthony has also successfully completed the SMSF Association Specialist Advisor™ exam by the SMSF Association.

Anthony is one of Australia’s leading mortgage brokerages, specialising in advising clients with residential, commercial and development lending transactions along with finance restructuring, personal insurances advice, managed investment products, and securities advice. Anthony’s prime focus is to “deliver the best financial advice and outcomes in a cost-effective manner for our clients, throughout every stage of their life journey.”

He mentors team members and clients, manages internal corporate governance, and is committed to making Required the best practice in every way for the benefit of our clients.

Over the years, Anthony has won numerous industry awards, including the 2016 Consultum Financial Advisor of the year and many Mortgage Brokering awards. Furthermore, Anthony has held corporate board positions with National Mortgage Brokers with achievements including the successful negotiation and sale process to Aussie Home Loans back in 2011. Proudly, Anthony with the help from his experienced team, has helped broker in excess of $1.25 billion of settled loans and is responsible for managing in excess of $280 million of clients funds under advice.

Outside of work, Anthony enjoys keeping fit and spending time with his family and friends.  "I love my sports - especially Formula 1 and English Premier League with a very strong passion for the Liverpool Football Club and community." Anthony says.

His biggest and proudest achievements are being a supporting father of two boys, supporting local community endeavours and in terms of business - actually seeing clients financial goals come to fruition”.

Anthony would gladly welcome the opportunity to speak with you. You can contact him on (03) 9695 5600 or anthonyd@required.com.au
To see Anthony’s LinkedIn profile, click here.

CHRISTOPHER DÉSIRÉ

Associate Advisor SMSF

Authorised Representative of Consultum
 

Christopher is an Associate Adviser – SMSF at Required Financial Services. Christopher has been a Senior Paraplanner with Required Financial Services since 2011. Christopher holds a Bachelor of Economics & Finance (RMIT University), Graduate Diploma of Financial Planning (FINSIA) and the CFP ® Professional Certification. Christopher has also successfully completed the SMSF Association Specialist Advisor™ Exam by the SMSF Association.

Christopher specialises in Self-Managed Superannuation Fund strategic advice including Limited Recourse Borrowing Arrangements, Pensions and Contributions Strategies, superannuation legislation update, social security, and financial plan structure and development.

Christopher is responsible for Investment Markets Research and providing technical assistance to the financial planning department. Christopher has an innate ability to understand and apply Investment strategies based on the client’s needs and objectives, possesses top-rate analytical skills, written and verbal communication that is professional and efficient, and maintains that attention to detail is his highest priority. “My goal is to provide a superior client experience, and construct comprehensive plans that will enable our clients to experience the flexibility that comes from having a sound financial strategy in place”.

"I have a keen interest in financial markets and I have a strong passion for the way I can affect people's lives in a meaningful and positive way," Christopher says. Christopher is a keen soccer fan (i.e. real Football) and an avid supporter of the English football club, Liverpool FC.

You can contact Christopher on (03) 9695 5600 or christopherd@required.com.au

To see Chris’s advisor profile, click here. To view Christopher’s LinkedIn profile, click here.

All financial planning and risk insurance advice is provided by Consultum Financial Advisers AFSL 230323.

ROSS PALMINGTON

Mortgage Administration Manager

Ross is a long-term key player in our team at Required and has been working in the financial services industry for 46 years.  Ross holds an Associate Diploma in Business (Banking & Finance).  

Ross specialises in Mortgage Administration and Office Management.  His role involves mortgage loan submissions, rapport building with lenders and clients, database management, customer file/audit requirements, customer services, and troubleshooting clients’ post-settlement needs.

Ross’ strengths include superior communication skills, policy and procedural knowledge, I.T. and software troubleshooting.  “My aim is to ensure Required operates like a well-oiled machine, to give our team the best possible platform from which to deliver our clients a satisfying and rewarding experience”.

"I enjoy live music, reading, dabbling with computers and watching sport – Cricket is a major interest of mine as well as the Richmond Football club of which I am a proud member." Ross says. His proudest achievements are seeing his children fulfilling their ambitions.
 

You can contact Ross on (03) 9695 5600 or rossp@required.com.au

LINO PELACCIA

Executive Director - Head of Sales

Australian Private Mortgages

Lino has an extensive career within the Mortgage broking industry for more than 25 years. He has held senior positions across Major and Non- Majors Lenders, responsible for leading sales distribution teams, to ensure the business partners benefit from the delivery of not only innovative products, but leading edge strategies and educational support to assist with their business growth. Lino has a Diploma of Financial Services (MBM).

"I enjoy watching all sports, spending time with my children and going for the occasional run over the weekends".

Lino would gladly welcome the opportunity to speak with you. You can contact him on (03) 9695 5600 or linop@ausprivate.com.au

LISA MUNRO

Paraplanner

Lisa joined Required in 2017. Lisa has worked in the Financial Services Industry since 2011, having extensive experience in Client Services and Adviser support roles. Lisa obtained her Advanced Diploma of Financial Planning in 2016 and has also completed specialist training in Self-Managed Superannuation Funds.

Lisa is responsible for assisting the Advisers in all functions and aspects associated with establishing, processing and maintaining business in the areas of Financial Planning. Lisa is very committed to delivering excellent customer service and is always enthusiastically looking for ways to refine processes and procedures to ensure clients service expectations are always met.

Away from work, Lisa enjoys spending time with family and friends, and most importantly taking her Labrador, Bella on long walks.

Lisa would gladly welcome the opportunity to speak with you. You can contact her on (03) 9695 5600 or lisam@required.com.au

HENDRIX NI

Client Services Officer

Hendrix joined the team in Dec 2017 and has 6 years’ experience in insurance and the financial services industry. Hendrix has a Bachelor of Business (Economics and Finance) from RMIT and gained his Diploma of Financial Services (RG146) at Kaplan.

Hendrix's role at Required Financial Services is active involvement in client communication and strategy implementing, as well as assisting in client service support. His role involves handling client enquiries over the phone, customer care and maintenance of existing life insurance policies and assisting with ad hoc projects as and when required.

Hendrix has a resilient and happy temperament that enables him to build strong personal relationships. "The most enjoying part of my job is the personal relationship that I develop with the clients. My goal is to dedicate my effort and ability to offer outstanding service and ensure that all of our clients financial planning needs are met." 

Outside of work Hendrix loves cooking and enjoys training himself at the gym and reading.

Hendrix would gladly welcome the opportunity to speak with you. You can contact him on (03) 9695 5600 or hendrixn@required.com.au

SELENA KHOO

Financial Planner Assistant 

Selena joined Required in March 2021. She gained her Diploma of Financial Planning (RG146) at Kaplan and Bachelor of Art (BA) from Curtin University. Selena is an Associate member of Financial Planning Association of Australian (FPA) and has been in the financial industry for more than 10 years. 

Selena's role at Required Finance is actively involving in client communication, assists mortgage manager in handling mortgage loan submission as well as ad hoc projects when required. 

The most enjoying part of my job is able to assist clients with their finance requirement and get a mortgage loan that meets client’s need. “My goal is to dedicate my effort and ability to offer outstanding service and ensure that all of our clients financial needs are met."

Away from work Selina enjoys watching movies at home and spending time with family and friends. 

Selina would gladly welcome the opportunity to speak with you. You can contact her on  (03) 9695 5600 or selinak@required.com.au

LACHLAN SANDOR

Client Administrator 

Lachlan joined required in 2021. He has worked in the financial industry since 2019 and has recently graduated from Monash University with a double degree of Bachelor of business and Bachelor of Banking and finance. Furthermore, Lachlan is continuing his study in a graduate diploma of financial planning (RG146) at Kaplan.

Lachlan’s role at Required Financial Services is arranging client meetings, client account applications, customer care and assisting the Required Financial Services team with everyday support.

“The favourite part of my job is gaining an in-depth knowledge on all aspects of the financial services industry and using this to assist with client queries in the most efficient way possible. I thoroughly enjoy getting to know every client on a personal level to ensure they are always met with quality service.”

In his spare time, Lachlan loves surfing, tennis, and skiing. He has represented Victoria in the Australian Surfing Championships twice and plays tennis at Kooyong. 

Lachlan would gladly welcome the opportunity to speak with you. You can contact him on (03) 9695 5600 or lachlans@required.com.au

NATALIA TOBON

Marketing Coordinator

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Natalia would gladly welcome the opportunity to speak with you. You can contact her on (03) 9695 5600 or nataliat@required.com.au

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