Capstone hits Newcastle in NSW foray
Capstone Financial Planning has opened its first New South Wales office in Newcastle after recruiting two former Matrix advisers.
The dealer group has been looking to open a NSW office for the past year, and Capstone managing director Grant O’Riley said the Newcastle office marked the start of an expansion into the state.
“Our growth has been deliberate, and we have consolidated our offices in Victoria, Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia, and the time is right for expansion into NSW,” he said.
The two advisers joining Capstone are Jason Kolevski and Mark Bretag, who said they were attracted to the dealer group’s flexibility and support.
“The Capstone model is a great fit for us. We were looking for a young brand with plenty of energy and support for advisers,” they said.
“The professional and personal support offered by Capstone was a key part of our decision to move.”
O’Riley said the dealer group is planning to open more offices in NSW this financial year.
“There are many advisers in Sydney and other parts of NSW who are becoming increasingly aware of the Capstone model, and are interested in our approach to business,” he said.
Currently, Capstone has more than $1 billion in funds under advice.
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