Chris Burnett

A Chartered Accountant with over 15 years’ experience in tax and business advisory, Chris has assisted clients across a range of industries. He has also worked as a sessional academic for Queensland University of Technology (QUT) and Griffith University, teaching finance, accounting, management and taxation law.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Business majoring in Accountancy, Banking and Finance, QUT (graduated with distinction)
• Chartered Accountant (placed in top 5% nationally in Taxation module)
• Certificate of Public Practice, Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand
• Registered Tax Agent and Advisor, Australian Government Tax Agent Board
• Diploma of Financial Planning

MEMBERSHIPS

• Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand
• Institute of Public Accountants
• National Tax & Accountants’ Association (NTAA)
• Association of Financial Advisers (AFA)

Rachael Paton

Rachael joined Opulento in 2017. She is experienced in providing taxation and accounting advice to individuals and small businesses across multiple industries.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Business majoring in Accountancy, QUT
• Xero certified

MEMBERSHIPS

• Associate Member – Institute of Public Accountants

Glen Atkins

Glen runs our in-house finance broking for Opulento clients. With over 9 years’ experience in finance and banking, Glen has the technical skills to structure your finances in the most effective way and explain everything in easy-to-understand language. He aims to take the hassle out of finance and provide a full financial solution- not just a home loan.

Glen started his career as a teller in a regional bank, before becoming a lender, managing a portfolio in Private Bank and then moving into the broking industry first as a finance analyst before becoming a finance broker.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Diploma of Finance and Mortgage Broking Management
• Certificate IV in Finance and Mortgage Broking
• Certificate III in Financial Services
• Commissioner for Declarations

MEMBERSHIPS

• Accredited Finance Broker with the Mortgage and
  Finance Association of Australia (MFAA)