Money Quest Group

Thank you to an old mentor and ex work colleague Darren Bridges for flying back this little beauty “National Commercial Broker of the year 2023/2024” from the Money Quest Group conference. We love what we do, and uncanny how we both started in FP and morphed into the finance broking world, and come full circle with our careers and work with MoneyQuest Group acquiring KeyLend of which DB is acting GM… Thanks DB for all your support over the years too!

As we reflect on another outstanding MQG National Conference, we want to take a moment to extend our deepest appreciation to all of our incredible sponsors and supporters who made it all possible! We believe that one of the most valuable, yet often underutilised broker resources is the power of building strong connections and meaningful relationships with BDMs. We might sound like a broken record, but the verdict is in…Face-to-face interactions are necessary for forging deeper connections, which is fundamental to business success. As one of our brokers, Laura Lawa, shared: ‘They help us so much throughout the year. Absolutely everything that they do I appreciate them so much…actually getting to meet them in person, that’s absolutely wonderful being able to do that.’ To our record number of sponsors - your unwavering support and commitment have played a crucial role in the success of this event, helping us build better relationships and more meaningful connections for our entire broker network. From insightful sessions to inspiring networking opportunities, your involvement has made a significant impact to our business, helping our brokers SOAR to new heights! Thank you for standing with us and being a part of our journey. Your partnership is invaluable, and we look forward to continuing to work together to SOAR to even greater heights! #MQGSOAR #MQGNationalConference2024 #Partnership #Networking #Sponsors #Collaboration #Success Blue Wealth Property | RedZed | Bankwest | Commonwealth Bank | Household Capital | N1 Holdings Ltd (ASX:N1H) | Private Lender | uFinance Australia | Bluestone Home Loans | Granite Home Loans | La Trobe Financial | Hume Bank | NAB | Pepper Money ANZ | Platform Finance | Victorian Mortgage Group | VMG | AFGS - Accounting and Finance Global Services Pty Ltd | AMP | Assetline Capital | Athena Home Loans | Better Choice Home Loans | Bank of Queensland | Brighten | Deposit Assure | Deposit Power | GO Money | Judo Bank | LMG Asset Finance | ME Bank | Macquarie Group | Mortgage Ezy | Oak Capital | ORDE Financial | Paramount Mortgages & Leasing | Resimac | Ryker Capital | Suncorp Bank | ubank | Westpac | Wisr

This time last week, the Money Quest Group had the privilege of bringing our entire network together for the very first time at our national conference. Uniting all of our brands for the first time, including MoneyQuest Australia, Buyers Choice Aggregation, Freedom Aggregation, Loans Actually, Southern Cross Broker Network, and Keylend.   From our incredible MC, Kim Skubris, who kept the energy high throughout, to our inspiring keynote speakers—Rob Roper, Ezio Mormile, Anja Pannek, Steve Sammartino, Jonathan Martin, Gerard Burg, and Jacqui Cooper—each one delivered talks that truly blew us away. Our outstanding network always show up ready to engage, learn, and enjoy themselves, and this year was no exception. Their dedication and commitment are what make events like these possible. We are truly fortunate to have such an exceptional group of professionals within our network! We’ll have plenty more to share, but for now… please enjoy this year’s highlights video and don't forget to SOAR! #MQG #MoneyQuestGroup #MQGSOAR #NationalConference #BrokerNetwork

Last week, we hosted our inaugural Diamond Club event, marking the beginning of an exclusive reward and recognition program designed for our top-performing brokers and business owners. This once-in-a-lifetime experience was our way of honouring their outstanding achievements within the Money Quest Group. The day was nothing short of spectacular. Our Diamond Club members began their journey with morning refreshments and barista-crafted coffee at The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne, before being whisked away in style to the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). Upon arrival, they were greeted by Australian sporting legends Merv Hughes and Jordan Lewis, who joined us for an unforgettable day. From an exclusive photo opportunity on the boundary line to a behind-the-scenes tour of the MCG and a visit to the Australian Sports Museum, the experience was truly unique. Members also enjoyed lunch in the MCG’s iconic Long Room, surrounded by a trove of historic sporting memorabilia. The evening commenced with pre-dinner drinks and a reception on the 80th floor of The Ritz Carlton, showcasing some of the best views Melbourne has to offer. This was followed by a luxurious six-course degustation dinner. As a symbol of their success, each Diamond Club member received a special lapel pin, signifying their place in this elite group. "It was fantastic to bring together our top-performing members. These leaders don’t often get the chance to connect and learn from each other, so seeing the relationships forming and shared insights that came out of this was a real highlight" said Julian Mattatia, General Manager of Business Growth for the Money Quest Group. All of us here at MQG extend our heartfelt congratulations to all of our Diamond Club inductees. Your remarkable achievements are truly inspiring, and it was a privilege to celebrate your success with you. We look forward to many more accomplishments together! Our 2024 Diamond Club inductees: Alison Demeyer Amanda Gleeson Amrit Mahara Paul Katranis Aseem Bharani Asiri Senanayake, MBA Ben Walker Brad Durtanovich Brian Healey Callum Rhodes, Finance broker Cheney Chen Chloe Tobin Chris Zhang Damien Kosi Dino Di Donato Nuelgen Pardenilla Eldo Jacob Evan Phaedonos Gavin Harrigan Gianna Xie Gracious Chidhakwa Jasdeep Kochar Jing Wang John Mavroudis Jonathon Coleman Kirsty McKinnon Mariana Brekalo Matthew Chik, CFA Michael Platt Michael Hegarty Michael Killiner Nigel Ferreira Nizar Hamid Peter Flint Renee Wardlaw Samu Pananwala Shane Will Shi He Shibu Paulose Surendra Sedhai Syed Asad Ali Naqvi #DiamondClub #MoneyQuestGroup #RewardAndRecognition #Leadership #Excellence #MQG

We’re getting ready with communications legend and superstar MC, Kim Skubris to SOAR our broker business to new heights at day 2 of our #MQGSOAR conference! 🚀 #moneyquestgroup #mortgagebroking #professiondevelopment #upskill

We’re kicking off our national conference in Melbourne with enough energy to SOAR! 🚀 Ready for what's ahead? Get an exclusive sneak peek from our dynamic MC, Kim Skubris! #mqgsoar #mqg #moneyquestgroup

Excited to welcome Jade Lee to the Money Quest Group as our new Partnership Manager! With her extensive experience and dedication to empowering our members, we’re confident she’ll make a tremendous impact. Looking forward to seeing all the great things Jade will achieve with us. Welcome aboard, Jade! #PartnershipsManager #MoneyQuestGroup #NewTeamMember #BuyersChoice #Keylend #MoneyQuest #SCBN #LoansActually #FreedomAggregation

We're thrilled to announce that the Money Quest Group is this week welcoming Jade Lee as our new Partnerships Manager, based out of our head office in Victoria. Jade brings a wealth of experience from her previous roles as a Business Development Manager, FBAA State Manager, and residential/commercial broker. Jade is dedicated to ensuring our members are well-equipped with the tools and resources they need to succeed and is always eager to help them navigate the industry's challenges. When she's not at the office, Jade loves spending time with her two kids, enjoying beach trips, running, and catching up with friends. We're excited to have her on board and can't wait to see the positive impact she'll bring to our team! Welcome, Jade! #PartnershipsManager #MoneyQuestGroup #NewTeamMember

What do you do to unwind and de-stress? As part of The Adviser Magazine's Wellness Wednesday series, MQG member Craig Walker from First Finance Solutions recently shared what he does to relax and recharge outside of his busy broking schedule. Given the demands often placed on brokers, this series is designed to encourage members of the industry to prioritise their mental and physical well-being. Thanks for sharing Craig! https://lnkd.in/gT7JrYnC

Money Quest Group Acquires Keylend. National mortgage broking organisation, Money Quest Group (MQG), has purchased mortgage broking business, Keylend, to further strengthen the group’s position in the broking sector and assist Keylend brokers with building even stronger businesses. The transaction was finalised on Thursday July 18, 2024, marking MQG’s sixth acquisition to date. Established in November 1998, Keylend is currently home to more than 100 finance brokers, making it the largest mortgage broking group based in South Australia. MQG’s Managing Director, Michael Russell, shared his excitement regarding the acquisition. “We are delighted to be welcoming a new cohort of high-calibre brokers to MQG and can’t wait to add another layer of value to their businesses,” Mr. Russell said. “I have no doubt that they will thrive within our environment and find tremendous value in our professional development programs and industry-leading events,” he said. Mr. Russell explained that the acquisition was a logical one to make because of the strong cultural alignment between the two businesses. “Having known Chris Burns for 20 years I hold him in extremely high regard and am thrilled that he will be continuing as Keylend’s CEO. Chris has always treated his brokers like extended family, and we take a very similar approach at MQG,” Mr. Russell said. “Given we also use the same MyCRM technology, the acquisition will be seamless and will not disrupt the operational rhythm for Keylend brokers.” Mr. Russell also reinforced Money Quest Group’s appetite for further acquisitions. “We continue to have an appetite to grow organically and acquisitively. The addition of Keylend will take us to over 600 brokers nationally and see us continuing to search for quality brokers to recruit, as well as strong state-based and national broker groups to acquire. “With growth comes scale and with scale comes improved operational efficiencies and resource allocation, which will further fuel the support we offer to our brokers,” Mr. Russell said. Keylend Founder and CEO, Chris Burns, is looking forward to joining forces with the Money Quest Group. “I have had the pleasure of knowing and working with Michael Russell for nearly 20 years and am confident that our brokers and their clients will be well served under his leadership,” Mr. Burns said. “MQG’s broker support services are exceptional and the executive team’s industry experience and passion is second to none. This is a wonderful opportunity for our brokers to leverage new resources, training programs and technology, to better their businesses,” he said.