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Crosby Dalwood Pty Ltd

Directors:
Tony Dalwood
Steve Thiele
Sam Crawford
Helga Baxter

Accountants:
Emma Griffin – Tax & Accounting Manager
Alex Gray
Maria Alviar-Laroza
Cathy Bull
Andrew Steinwedel
Irene Vatovec
Elena Yeow
Aileen Wang
Carolyn Michelon
Peter Titley

 

Financial Planning Support Staff:
Rhiannon Owen
Gennaro Zerella
Andrew Surman

Administration:
Heidi Leaver - Administration Manager
Annetté Riemann
Justine Hartley
Kymberly Balman

 
Tony Dalwood
Tony has a Bachelor of Arts (Majoring in Accountancy) from The University of SA. After completing his degree Tony worked for the Australian firm Irish Young and Outhwaite. Whilst with this firm he completed the practical and academic requirements necessary to become a Chartered Accountant.

Tony moved to the UK to further his career with the major worldwide Accountancy firm Deloittes. Whilst in the UK he also worked in Industry in a managerial capacity.

When he returned from overseas he joined the firm Crosby Mitchell & Lloyd in Adelaide working directly with and eventually entering into partnership with Elliot Crosby. Upon the retirement of Elliot Crosby, Tony entered into partnership with Steve Thiele.

Tony is now a Fellow member of The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia. He also holds the designation 'Financial Planning Specialist' with the Institute. Over his career to date he has accumulated a broad range of experience in the provision of Financial, Accountancy, Taxation and Investment advice.

Tony is a Director of Crosby Dalwood Pty Ltd and has been an Authorised Representative of Count Wealth Accountants since 1991.

Tony is married to Barbara and has two daughters who help to keep him busy away from the office. Tony also enjoys spending time with friends, playing and watching sport, travelling and generally relaxing.

Steve Thiele
Steve is a Director of Crosby Dalwood Pty Ltd. He is an Associate member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants and has a Bachelor of Economics (Majoring in Accountancy). He has many years' experience in the provision of financial/accounting/taxation advice.

Steve became an Authorised Representative of Count Wealth Accountants in 1991, and believes everyone should invest as much as they can for their retirement.

In June 2000 Steve was also presented with the designation 'Financial Planning Specialist' from the Institute of Chartered Accountants.

Steve enjoys "armchair sports", in particular, Formula 1, AFL and test cricket. Organic gardening and spending time with his family are also important. Other interests include preparing and consuming spicy food, and a love of red wine. Steve loves motoring, and has a red Subaru WRX and also a blue convertible for sunny days.
Sam Crawford
Sam is a Director of Crosby Dalwood Pty Ltd and has been with the firm since March 1998.

Prior to joining Crosby Dalwood, Sam worked for RJC Evans & Co in Adelaide before spending a year in Europe and Turkey on a ‘Working Holiday’. In 1994, he and his wife Skye moved to Whyanbeel Valley near Mossman in far North Queensland where Sam worked with Cockrell Reece & Co for 3 ½ years.

He has a Bachelor of Arts in Accountancy from the University of SA, is a Certified Practising Accountant and an Affiliate of The Institute of Chartered Accountants.

Sam became an Authorised Representative of Count Wealth Accountants in July 2003.

He enjoys travel, camping and most sports including football, cricket, tennis and golf and loves spending time with his wife, two daughters and son on their property in the Adelaide Hills where they live.

Helga Baxter
Helga is a Financial Adviser with over 20 years experience in the financial services industry. Helga is a Director of Crosby Dalwood Pty Ltd and has been with the firm since September 1995.

Helga became an Authorised Representative of Count Wealth Accountants in 1997. She is a Certified Financial Planner through the Financial Planning Association of Australia, member of the MFAA and an Affiliate of the ICAA.

She enjoys spending time with her family, football (especially supporting Port Power), holidaying, reading, walking, socialising and overall believes that life should be fun.

Emma Griffin
Emma joined Crosby Dalwood in October 2008.

She is an Associate member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants and has degrees in Economics and Law from the University of Adelaide. Reflecting her long standing interest in investment, across the years Emma has also completed the Graduate Diploma in Securities and Investment from the Securities Institute of Australia and passed the Chartered Financial Analyst exams.

For 13 years Emma worked in corporate banking and insolvency for Coopers & Lybrand, Commonwealth Bank of Australia and most recently Bangkok Bank in Thailand after the Asian financial crisis.

After returning to live in Adelaide she changed careers and has been working in public practice since 2006.

Emma enjoys working in her Adelaide Hills garden, renovating, cooking, walking her dogs and reading.

Alex Gray
Alex joined Crosby Dalwood in February 1999. He specialises in individual income tax returns, fringe benefits tax and the internal administration of the firm.

Alex previously had 25 years experience in the Australian Taxation Office in a wide variety of roles.

His outside interests include golf, other sports, reading, wining and dining.
Heidi Leaver
Heidi started working at Crosby Dalwood in August 2003 as a Financial Planning Assistant.

She has taken a career change by accepting the position of Administration Manager in June 2009. As a result she plans to undertake her Masters in Business Administration in 2010.

Heidi has over 12 years experience in Personal Finance and the Financial Services Industry.

Heidi enjoys playing netball, running, wine tasting, gardening and spending time with her gorgeous children, family and friends.

Maria Alviar-Laroza
Maria joined Crosby Dalwood in December 2005. She has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (majoring in Accountancy). She passed the CPA board examination given by the Professional Regulation Commission Board in the Philippines and is a member of the Philippine Institute of CPA's.

She previously worked with a Chartered Accounting firm at North Adelaide and, prior to that, in the commerce industry.

Before migrating with her family to Australia in October 1992, Maria worked for the Canadian International Development Agency as the Corporate Accountant. She has extensive experience in accounting, auditing and Australian taxation rules and regulations.

Maria enjoys spending time with her family, reading, gardening, cooking and is actively involved in her children's school and the local church.

Cathy Bull
Cathy joined Crosby Dalwood in November 2006 after moving back to Adelaide from Melbourne where she and her family had lived for 8 years.

Cathy has had over 20 years experience working for various firms in the Tax and Accounting industry. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Accountancy from the University of South Australia and is a member of CPA Australia.

In her spare time she enjoys swimming, dining out and spending time with her husband and two young children.

Andrew Steinwedel
Andrew started working at Crosby Dalwood in December 2006.

Andrew has completed the Certificate lll in Accounting and the Certificate lll in Bookkeeping at TAFE and is currently completing a Bachelor in Commerce (Accounting) at the University of Adelaide. He has 6 years experience in public accounting and a further 10 years experience in financial administration in business and non-government organisations.

In his spare time Andrew enjoys the supporting the arts, silver-smithing and taking an active interest in community work.

Irene Vatovec
Irene started working at Crosby Dalwood in February 2007.

Irene has completed the Certificate III in Financial Services at TAFE and Graduate Certificate of Business (Accountancy) at the University of South Australia. She is currently studying for the Graduate Certificate of Chartered Accounting Foundations at Deakin University. She has been in Public Practice since 2000.

In her spare time Irene enjoys being with her family and friends, sewing intricate needlework, reading, and gardening.

Elena Yeow
Elena joined Crosby Dalwood in November 2008.

She completed a Graduate Diploma in Business (Accountancy) and Masters of Business Administration (Finance) at the University of South Australia in December 2008 and September 2005 respectively. She has a Bachelor of Economics (Hons) majoring in Business Administration from the University of Malaya, Malaysia and is planning to enrol in the CA program in 2010.

Elena has 8 years experience in the banking industry in Malaysia specializing in Trade Finance and Credit Operations and 2 years experience in the education industry. She also worked as a casual tutor for the University of South Australia in 2008.

In her spare time, Elena enjoys reading, travelling, line dancing and sewing.

Aileen Wang
Aileen started working at Crosby Dalwood in April 2009 after moving back from Sydney where she worked over two years in an accounting firm.

She completed a Master of Commerce degree, majoring in Accounting and Finance at University of Adelaide. She is currently enrolled in the CPA mentoring program.

In her spare time, Aileen enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling overseas and going to the movies.

Carolyn Michelon
Carolyn joined Crosby Dalwood as an Accountant in May 2009.

She has previously worked in the Financial Planning industry, as a Bookkeeper and a Tax Accountant.

Carolyn has a Bachelor of Commerce (with a double major in Accounting and Finance) from Flinders University, a Diploma in Financial Services (Financial Planning) and is planning to undertake the CA Program.

In her spare time, Carolyn loves going to the beach, cooking and spending time with her family and friends.

Peter Titley
Peter began working at Crosby Dalwood in June 2009.

His previous experience includes working in a Tax/Business Services role for 15 months whilst completing his Bachelor of Commerce at UniSA.

He is currently undertaking his Chartered Accounting studies.

Peter enjoys watching sport with friends and being active. His other interests include cooking, music, fishing and socialising.

Rhiannon Owen
Rhiannon started working at Crosby Dalwood in December 2002 as a Receptionist, and now works in the Financial Planning Team as a Paraplanner.

Rhiannon has completed her Diploma of Financial Services (Financial Planning) through FINSIA.

In her spare time she enjoys Pilates, Kick Boxing and spending time with her family and friends.

Gennaro Zerella
Gennaro joined Crosby Dalwood in November, 2007.

He has a Bachelor of Economics and is undertaking a Bachelor of International Studies and also working towards his Diploma in Financial Planning. Gennaro had previously worked with the Commonwealth Bank for 2 years.

Gennaro is interested in politics and international relations and world activities.

Gennaro loves the beach, spending time with friends and relaxing. He enjoys keeping fit, and watching the Crows AFL team.

Andrew Surman
Andrew joined Crosby Dalwood in August 2009.

He completed a Bachelor of Economics from Adelaide University in 2008 and is enrolled in a Graduate Diploma of Global Wealth Management.

Andrew has many sporting interests, in particular Badminton, soccer and keeping fit. He enjoys supporting the crows, traveling and spending time with friends.

Annetté Riemann
Annetté joined Crosby Dalwood in January 2008 after travelling through Europe & living in London.

She is currently undertaking a Certificate III in Financial Services and has over 7 years experience in the Accounting, Financial Planning & Stockbroking Industries.

Annetté enjoys collecting art, interacting with new cultures when travelling, bushwalking & anything to do with the great outdoors. She is a member of Australian Dance Theatre & Adelaide Festival Centre and has a passion for theatre and the arts where she volunteers for events like the Fringe.

Justine Hartley
Justine joined Crosby Dalwood as a Receptionist in June 2009.

She is plans to undertake further studies in 2010.

Justine enjoys reading, going to the beach, camping and spending time with family and friends.

Kymberly Balman
Kym started working at Crosby Dalwood in August 2009. Previously she worked for a property investment company in administration and finance.

Kym is currently studying for her Advanced Diploma in Accounting at TAFE and plans to continue studying for her degree. Kym enjoys her accounting studies.

She likes to read, watch movies and catch up for coffee with friends.


 
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