Adam Wong, Anthony Kerr, Aaron Drego, Jeremy Bird and Jessica Taylor outside modern offices

About Beacon

Commercial finance experience. Personal advice.

Beacon Finance Partners is an independent finance broker business specialising in commercial finance for businesses, with residential and personal finance available as a supporting service for investors and professionals.

More than 50 years of combined experience across commercial banking, private banking, global markets, accounting, corporate finance, asset finance and business development.

Experienced people. Considered advice.

At Beacon Finance Partners, we believe the right finance starts with understanding the bigger picture.

With more than 50 years of combined banking and finance experience, our team brings expertise across commercial banking, private banking, global markets, accounting, corporate finance and residential lending.

We take the time to understand each client's circumstances, objectives and longer-term plans before considering how finance should be structured.

Our approach is personal, practical and focused on building lasting relationships.

Our approach

We don't simply look for a loan.

We first understand the transaction, the client's objectives and broader financial position, then consider how the finance should be structured and which lenders may be appropriate.

  1. 01

    Understand

    The transaction and what you're trying to achieve.

  2. 02

    Structure

    The finance around the whole picture.

  3. 03

    Approach

    The lenders best suited to the transaction.

The team

Meet the people behind Beacon.

Portrait of Aaron Drego

Aaron Drego

Managing Director

0472 602 550aaron@beaconfinancepartners.com

Aaron is a multi-award-winning finance professional with more than 20 years of experience across major Australian banks, including senior roles in retail, commercial and private banking. He specialises in complex commercial finance, structured lending and private banking, supporting businesses, corporate clients and high-net-worth individuals with tailored financial strategies.

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Aaron brings more than 20 years of banking and finance experience, having held senior positions across retail, commercial and private banking at major Australian banks.

A multi-award-winning finance professional, he has worked with small-to-medium enterprises, corporate and commercial clients, and high-net-worth individuals across a wide range of financial circumstances.

His expertise spans private banking, consumer lending, commercial finance and complex structured transactions, including situations where timing, security arrangements or lending requirements demand a more considered approach.

Aaron takes a holistic, client-first approach, working to understand the broader financial position and objectives behind each transaction. He focuses on translating complex lending requirements into clear, practical strategies that help clients make informed decisions.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Business, majoring in Banking and Finance & Funds Management
  • Diploma of Marketing
  • Diploma of Finance and Mortgage Broking Management
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Jeremy Bird

Director

0412 823 211jeremy@beaconfinancepartners.com

Jeremy brings more than 20 years of banking and finance experience, including 18 years in global markets. His background spans commercial, corporate and institutional banking, with specialist expertise in interest rate risk, foreign exchange, capital markets and complex lending structures.

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Jeremy has more than 20 years of banking and finance experience, including 18 years specialising in global markets.

Throughout his career, he has held senior positions across commercial, corporate and institutional banking, working with clients ranging from individual borrowers to ASX-listed companies and major commercial enterprises.

His global markets experience provides a strong understanding of interest rate risk, foreign exchange and capital markets, allowing him to consider broader financial and economic factors when assessing lending requirements.

Jeremy's expertise includes complex corporate facilities, commercial finance and financial risk management strategies. He works closely with clients to understand their objectives and develop lending structures that account for both immediate requirements and longer-term considerations.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of International Finance
  • Masters in Accounting
  • Certified Practising Accountant (CPA)
  • Diploma of Finance and Mortgage Broking Management
Portrait of Adam Wong

Adam Wong

Associate Director

0490 052 580adam@beaconfinancepartners.com

Adam combines experience in professional services and senior banking roles, with a background spanning Deloitte, ANZ and CBA. A Chartered Accountant, he specialises in commercial lending, corporate funding and property finance for businesses, private clients and family groups.

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Adam brings extensive experience in commercial finance, corporate funding and property lending, supported by a background across professional services and senior banking roles.

He began his career at Deloitte, spending four years advising privately owned and multinational businesses on corporate structuring, financial reporting and related advisory work.

Adam subsequently held senior positions with ANZ and CBA, developing substantial experience in commercial lending and building long-term relationships with business owners across a range of industries.

At Beacon Finance Partners, Adam works with small-to-medium enterprises, private clients and family groups across commercial lending, residential and investment property finance, and corporate funding solutions.

He takes a considered approach to each transaction, reviewing the client's broader financial position, objectives and longer-term plans to develop funding arrangements that address both immediate needs and future growth.

Adam values clear communication and practical advice, drawing on his professional services and banking experience to help clients understand their lending options and make informed decisions.

Qualifications

  • Chartered Accountant (CA ANZ)
  • Bachelor of Commerce — Accounting & Finance
  • Bachelor of Business Management — Business Economics
  • Diploma of Finance & Mortgage Broking Management
Portrait of Anthony Kerr

Anthony Kerr

Client Manager

0422 861 445anthony@beaconfinancepartners.com

Anthony brings nearly two decades of experience across forensic accounting, banking and corporate finance, including work with Big Four accounting firms and a major Australian bank. His background includes advising high-net-worth individuals, listed companies and large private businesses on complex financial matters.

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Anthony brings nearly two decades of experience across forensic accounting, banking and corporate finance, including positions with Big Four accounting firms and a leading Australian bank.

He has advised high-net-worth individuals, listed companies and large privately owned businesses on complex financial matters in Australia and the United Kingdom.

His experience includes cash flow and debt management, financial structuring, asset protection considerations and the financial implications of property investment.

Anthony takes a pragmatic, client-focused approach, working to understand each client's complete financial position and objectives before considering lending options.

As a property investor himself, he also brings first-hand understanding of the practical considerations associated with property ownership and investment.

Qualifications

  • Chartered Accountant (CA)
  • Graduate Diploma of Chartered Accounting
  • Master of Business
  • Bachelor of Science
Portrait of Jessica Taylor

Jessica Taylor

Business Manager

0499 686 506jess@beaconfinancepartners.com

Jess brings experience across sales, business development and banking, including retail banking, asset finance and global markets. As Business Manager, she combines commercial understanding with a strong focus on client relationships, communication and ongoing service.

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Jess brings a diverse background in sales, business development and banking to her role as Business Manager at Beacon Finance Partners.

Her career includes experience across multiple industries, alongside specialist banking roles in retail, asset finance and global markets.

This combination of commercial and financial experience allows Jess to understand client needs from both strategic and operational perspectives.

She focuses on building strong, long-term relationships, maintaining clear communication and supporting clients throughout their financial journey.

Jess is committed to delivering a personal, responsive experience while helping the Beacon team maintain strong relationships with clients and professional partners.

Qualifications

  • Diploma Financial Markets / FX & Debt Markets
  • Diploma Business Management

A personal approach

Significant decisions deserve direct conversations.

Beacon combines commercial experience with direct, personal service so clients can speak to experienced people who understand the details and the bigger picture.

“The people you speak to are the people working on your transaction.”

Meet Beacon

Talk to the people who will handle your transaction.