At inSynergy, our team use their extensive knowledge and experience to educate and assist property investors in building multi-property, high-grade investment portfolios, safely. Our people are industry professionals who are dedicated to helping you grow your wealth, safely for many years to come.
Our Team
Property Wealth Planning

RICHARD SHEPPARD
Richard is the founder, CEO and Chief Property Wealth Planner at inSynergy Property Wealth Advisory.
Deeply passionate about property investment, Richard began investing in property at the age of 21 and owned six properties by the time he was 30.
After a 13-year career as an officer in the Australian Defence Force his personal passion for real estate sowed the seed for his career in property investment.
Years of working with some of Australia’s leading financial services providers coupled with experience gained from his own property investment journey led Richard to develop a science of optimising investment returns from property while minimising risk – something unique in a cluttered marketplace of brokers and ‘spruikers’.
Richard and the inSynergy team have now worked with hundreds of investors to help them make more money from property with less risk. As Chief Property Investment Advisor, Richard works with investors to formulate their property investment strategy, develop sophisticated borrowing structures and source property stock that meets inSynergy’s strict risk-adjusted criteria.
A regular columnist for Peninsula Living magazine on Sydney’s Northern Beaches and North Shore, Richard is widely recognised as one of the industry’s thought leaders and is an accredited QPIA (qualified property investment advisor) with PIPA, the property investment professionals of Australia.

BENJAMIN HAKIM
As a passionate property investor himself, Ben decided to diversify his career portfolio by becoming a mortgage broker in 2018; having worked as an immigration lawyer for 12 years and running his own law practice for 7 of those years. Ben recognised that whilst he loved the client relationship side of his job as a lawyer, he missed the excitement of working in a field that truly fuelled his passion – Property!! Ben is also a Qualified Real Estate Agent, having worked as a real estate agent whilst completing his law degree all those years ago.
In his role at inSynergy Ben is one of our experienced Property Wealth Planners as well as leading and mentoring the Investment Finance Broking team. Ben’s experience and presence gained throughout his legal career are an asset to his role at inSynergy.
Ben is a busy father of two and enjoys catching up with friends, exercising and watching his Australian and American sports.

DAVID HULL
David’s love for property is evident through the enthusiasm he brings to the office each day. A Licenced Real-Estate Agent with a Masters in Property Development, David has 20+ years property experience in both private and corporate sectors, specialising in residential and project marketing.

Gary England
Gary’s background as a Chartered Accountant specialising in IT system design and development across a range of industries including not-for-profit give him a unique perspective and understanding of finance and its applications.
Decades long love of property has seen Gary invest in a range of property projects. This, combined with his desire to help others achieve financial security through property investment make him a great fit for inSynergy.
Gary’s experience creating tailored solutions across the SME space and love of property will seamlessly translate to creating bespoke property investment strategies for clients to help them build wealth through safe property investment.

TIM NIMMO
Tim has always been interested in property, purchasing his first when he was just 19 years old. Tim subdivided the property and sold the second block, giving him his first taste of profiting from property.
Beginning his career as an electrician, Tim spent 10 years in the trade before making the move to the property industry full time. When commencing in the property industry, Tim studied project management and worked with a property developer who specialised in greenfields development.
Throughout his time Tim continued to buy and sell property which led to him founding a Buyers Agency 10 years ago out of the demand he experienced from those in his circle asking him questions and for assistance with their property purchases.
To better service his clients and ensure they were in the financial position to purchase property, Tim also became a qualified mortgage broker. Over the last 10 years Tim has helped his clients purchase a few hundred properties and has the in depth knowledge and expertise to assist with both brand new and established properties.
Outside of work Tim has a beautiful family, has been happily married for 25 years to his wife and they have raised three daughters. He has a love of nature especially the ocean / water sports including snorkelling, scuba diving and surfing.
Property Acquisitions & Research

RYAN PEARCE
Ryan has spent the last 7 years working with both developers and agencies in the proptech space. This has allowed him to be exposed to the entire industry, on both sides, giving him fantastic insights to what makes up a great development, as well as how properties can provide different solutions to clients portfolio needs.
Ryan has seen a lot of buyer behaviour from the client side and a lot of development strategy from the marketers side and has been skilled at matchmaking the two.
He has been living the northern beaches lifestyle for the last 4 years and has recently become a new father so has his hands full with his two dogs and young family!

KEVIN HOANG
Dr. Kevin Hoang is a senior economist by training who has extensive experience in economic research, economic modelling and property market analytics across different sectors including government, university and industry in Australia and Asia.
Kevin earned a PhD in Economics at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Sydney, Australia in 2012 and was a Japan-IMF scholar in Tokyo, Japan in 2004-2006.
In his role of Chief Economist at inSynergy, Kevin is the driving force behind the investment property research, property market analytics and economics work streams that aim to empower informed and facts-based investment decisions for inSynergy business and its clients.
Kevin’s love of property started when he bought a subdivisible lot of land in Adelaide to build three townhouses and his property journey started from there. Kevin believes that property investment, if done correctly, can be a powerful way to build wealth for aspiring Australian individuals and families.
Kevin is curious about the world and a keen explorer, having lived and worked as local resident across three countries including Vietnam, Japan and Australia and conquered the Fuji Mountain in Japan at the age of 24. In his spare time, he loves playing tennis, swimming, bush walking along the eastern suburbs’ coastline and spending quality time with his two kids and his wife.

TOMAS VENSKUTONIS
As an experienced property professional, Tomas finds it incredibly rewarding to help people with their property investment journey. “It is one of the biggest transactions people go through and having clients trust me with their wealth creation strategies and their overall plan is incredibly rewarding. I also get to see what they can achieve financially and how this can change their lives.”
In his role as Property Investment Specialist, Tomas uses his extensive research and data analysis skills to conduct detailed analysis of emerging property areas to help clients build a property portfolio that delivers strong equity gains and is supported by a sound wealth creation and management strategy. The ever-changing property industry keeps Tomas challenged and he loves the opportunity for continuous learning, personal and professional growth.
Tomas enjoys an active lifestyle and in his spare time, swaps the data analysis and screen time for picturesque scenery and adventurous hikes!

RHYS JAEGER
Rhys graduated from Macquarie University with a bachelor’s degree in applied finance. Throughout his studies he excelled in econometrics, forecasting and corporate valuations courses. He is passionate about transferring the finance and investment knowledge that he has gained into the property sector.
Throughout his studies, Rhys gained practical experience in the liquor industry working for various bottle shops across the Northern Suburbs. This experience has developed him as a sociable and friendly individual.
Outside of work Rhys is an avid sports player and fan, with specific interest in football and basketball.

DEAN FRANCIS

Ben Findlay

Tom Sheppard
Investment Finance Broking

Glenn Westoby
Glenn first dipped his toes into the world of property nearly 10 years ago which subsequently lit a fire which developed into a new passion in his life.
He brings a wealth of experience in the finance industry as he has worked in residential and business finance since stepping onto our golden shores over 11 years ago.
Glenn joins us to align his passion for finance and property and help deliver the best possible wealth solutions for our clients.
His main passions in life are sport, his partner and real estate (in no particular order). Originally from the U.K. Glenn came to Australia 11 years ago and has engrained himself into the Bondi bubble (as most Englishmen do). Feel free to ask him about his Football, Union, NRL or AFL teams results on the weekend but be warned, once started he’s hard to stop.

ANNE-MARIE PICKARD
Anne-Marie is inSynergy’s broker support wizard, ensuring our brokers always have the tools and resources required to deliver seamless client service without getting caught up in admin.
With over 20 years’ experience in the Australian mortgage industry, Anne-Marie has a detailed understanding of investment property loan structures and lending requirements.
This experience has given Anne-Marie keen attention to detail and excellent insight into the ability of property to generate wealth.
As a mother of a young boy, she also understands the need to provide your family a secure future and is a driven to help clients achieve that.
A keen Waratah’s supporter and fond of a cheeky sav blanc, Anne-Marie’s bubbly personality means she can always be relied upon to light up the inSynergy office.

ALASTAIR LITTLEJOHN
As a Specialist Investment Finance Broker Alastair is responsible for supporting our clients finance journeys, lending his knowledge of complex loan strategy and structure to ensure their investment property purchases are optimally funded.
Passionate about property investment, Alastair also works across different teams to continually expand his understanding of the varying client pathways to securing financial freedom through property investment.
Alastair is an avid tennis fan, enjoys the outdoors, and being from the country relishes the chance for a weekend escape.

MACAULEY POWELL
Macauley (Mac) is a qualified property investment advisor (QPIA) and experienced mortgage broker, bringing strong analytical capability and a warm, approachable style to the inSynergy team.
A Commerce graduate majoring in Finance, Mac blends his academic grounding with practical industry knowledge to help clients make confident, informed decisions. In 2025, he was recognised in the industry as a finalist for the PIPA Graduate of the Year, reflecting his commitment to professional excellence and client-focused advice.
After spending six months in Indonesia working as a surf guide, Mac returns to inSynergy with broadened perspective, renewed energy, and a deepened passion for helping clients grow their wealth through strategic property investment.
Outside of work, Mac is an avid surfer who enjoys time in the ocean, as well as pursuing fitness and staying socially connected.

MICHAIL PERAKIS
Michail joined the inSynergy team with a passion for helping clients build wealth through property and a keen eye for complex lending scenarios.
Over the past three years, he has developed strong expertise in self-employed and investment finance, guiding clients through tailored strategies to grow their portfolios and achieve financial freedom.
Originally from Greece, Michail has called Australia home for the past thirteen years. His enthusiasm for property, finance, and continuous learning drives him to stay across market trends and provide the best outcomes for his clients.
Outside of work, you’ll find Michail spending time with his family and friends or keeping active playing sports and watching soccer and basketball.
Business Operations & Marketing

NATASHA SHEPPARD
Natasha is a founding member of the inSynergy team, having established the brand and led the business’ marketing efforts for more than a decade. More recently, as Director of Operations and Marketing, Natasha oversees the smooth running of the business and manages the marketing and communications activity.
Natasha is a busy mum of two who enjoys juggling the mayhem of motherhood with the personal rewards of working with such an amazing and dynamic group of colleagues and clients.

EMILY BROWN
Emily is our chief planner, organiser and all-round admin star! She makes sure everything in the office is running smoothly and everyone is where they are supposed to be at any given time.
Emily’s calm nature and organised approach are a breath of fresh air. We love that she thinks outside the box and is always looking for ways to improve our business operations.
Emily is a Mum to three beautiful girls so is extremely adept at juggling multiple challenges and schedules!

FLORENCIA CASTELLI
A soon-to-be graduate in Business Administration and current English student, Florencia came to Australia with the goal of refining her langauge skills.
With experience in various business roles, Florencia brings extensive knowledge across diverse fields.
In Florencia, you’ll discover an excellent learning ability, adept information management, decisiveness, and effective execution. Known for being detail-oriented and sociable, Florencia previously worked as an accounting advisor and manager in her home country of Argentina.
Additionally, a background in physical education and personal training, coupled with a passion for sports-especially cycling-reflects Florencia’s active lifestyle and eagerness to engage in physical activities.

VANESSA PHILLIPS
Pawple and Culture

DUKE
Meet Duke, the brilliant canine with an unparalleled focus – he’s the OG office Koolie! Duke’s intelligence is truly exceptional, and he effortlessly hones in on any task at hand. When he’s not captivating us with his sharp wit and agility, he can be found cozily curled up under the chair of any friendly staff member, bringing joy to our hearts.
Duke is a dog of extremes, alternating between high-energy play and serene moments of affection. You’ll often catch him zooming around the office, spreading contagious excitement among the team. But when it’s time for some relaxation and pawsitivity, he turns into a delightful boy who loves nothing more than being petted and showered with love.
We are overjoyed to have Duke as our Petting and Pawsitivity Manager, as he effortlessly brightens up our workspace and creates a warm and friendly atmosphere for everyone. His presence is a true blessing, and we cherish every moment spent with him. If you’re looking for the perfect blend of intelligence, playfulness, and affection, Duke is the ideal companion for your office adventures!

BAILEY
Hey there, I’m Bailey, the baby of the business! I might be young, but I’ve got a heart as big as the moon, and I’m here to fill your day with joy and wagging tails!
Interests: Oh boy, where do I even begin? Belly rubs, belly rubs, and more belly rubs! They’re my ultimate weakness! I’m also a pro at spreading happiness and cheer around the office.
Personality: They say I’m a bundle of endless energy and affection, and it’s true! I love making new friends, both human and canine alike, and I’m always up for a game of fetch or chase around the office. I’m known for my playful antics and charming puppy eyes that can melt hearts in an instant. My enthusiasm for life is contagious, and I’m a firm believer in spreading positivity wherever I go.
Learning Journey: While I may still have a few lessons to learn, I’m eager to be the best version of myself. With the support of my loving hoomans, I’m working hard on my good-boy manners and being the most well-behaved office pup you’ve ever seen. Patience is key, and I’m grateful for all the guidance and treats that come my way as I continue to grow and develop.
Life Motto: “Every day is a new chance to wag your tail and bring smiles to others.”

Chewie & Leia
Introducing the dynamic duo of cuddles and cuteness, Chewie and Leia, our beloved Office Cuddle Coordinators! Their mission? To charm their way into everyone’s hearts and claim their rightful spot on every lap in the office! Completely devoted to spreading joy, they’re always on the prowl for idle hands that can indulge them with those coveted pats and belly rubs.
Inspired by their legendary Star Wars namesakes, Chewie and Leia each bring their unique personalities to the table. Chewie, with his furry coat and boisterous spirit, is impossible to miss as he frolics around the office. Meanwhile, Leia exudes an air of independence and holds a secret strength that shines through her every move. Together, they’re an unstoppable force of cuddliness and charm.
Their tiny legs may wear out quickly from all the excitement, but that doesn’t stop them. After their round of heartfelt hellos, they wisely recharge by snuggling up for some well-deserved napping. These adorable power naps prepare them for the next heartwarming round of cuddles that await!
Chewie and Leia bring an abundance of affection and warmth to the inSynergy Office, making every day a delightful adventure. Don’t be surprised if you find yourself wrapped in their love and finding solace in their presence. They’re the pawfect remedy for stress and the ultimate purveyors of love and happiness!
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