Experienced Financial Leaders
With years of experience and a deep understanding of finance, our team is well-equipped to guide you through any financial challenge, big or small. From budgeting and forecasting to financial planning and analysis, we have the expertise you need to achieve your business goals. Let us help you navigate the complex world of finance with ease and confidence.
John Gillespie
Founder/Chairperson/Legal Director
John Gillespie is the Founder, Chairperson and Legal Director of Gillespie Advisory. He brings nearly four decades of experience in business advisory and financial management services, providing high-quality advice for a broad range of businesses and individuals.
Ryan Slater
Director
Ryan is a Director of the Business Services area at Gillespie Advisory. Ryan has experience advising and auditing businesses in varying industries including property development, property-related services, manufacturing & wholesale, hospitality, medical, professional service firms, retail, and the not-for-profit sector.
Ken Johnston
Principal
Ken is a Principal at Gillespie Advisory. Ken handles the day-to-day management of a group of accountants in the accounting division working on a range of activities for numerous clients including high-level income tax advice, GST and FBT advice, financial statement, and income tax return preparation and review.
Tony Lopilato
Principal
Tony is a Principal at Gillespie Advisory. His primary focus is to assist each and every client, from individual taxpayers to small and medium-sized business owners. He is actively involved in all aspects of accounting, taxation work as well as providing business advisory services.
Tyron Kentwell
Senior Manager
Tyron is a Senior Manager at Gillespie Advisory. Better known as TK to his friends, colleagues, and clients, he is part of the team that works with compliance of Self-Managed Super Funds (SMSF).
Jessy Hua
Senior Manager
Jessy is a Senior Manager at Gillespie Advisory. She has been with Gillespie Advisory since 2007 and is a manager of the tax accounting team, with experience in accounting, taxation, business advisory services, tax compliance, and business performance management.
Mario Spralja
Senior Manager
Mario Spralja is a Senior Manager at Gillespie Advisory. He specialises in providing customised business advice and taxation services to small business enterprises drawing on his extensive experience with mid-tier and Big 4 accounting firms.
Reuben Keane
Advisor
Reuben Keane is an Advisor at Gillespie Advisory. Reuben currently works within the tax and accounting team. Predominantly, he works on completely individual tax returns, regular accounting, and bookkeeping for some larger clients and can assist with software consulting when needed.
Guy Richardson
Advisor
Guy is an Advisor at Gillespie Advisory. Guy currently works in the Business Services team where his primary responsibilities include individual and company taxation, preparing company financials and compliance of Self-Managed Super Funds (SMSF).
Samata Wagle
Advisor
Samata is currently working within business services and accounting team. Primarily, she is involved in assisting manager with individual, company tax return and bookkeeping if needed. A thorough learner, Sam thrives on accounting challenges.
