About us

Simon Byers

Senior Partner, Prahran

CPA recognised, Simon has 15+ years of lucrative business intelligence that can help you make smart business decisions.

Dealing with hundreds of businesses has given Simon key insights into the exact results produced when a strategy is implemented. He has seen firsthand how a strategy performs or how decisions affect bottom line profits.

Partner of Highview Accounting & Financial, Simon’s role has been paramount in the growth of this multi award-winning firm. Specifically, he’s lead the success & impressive growth of the Prahran office – from 1 employee in 2011 to 16 in 2022. Simon has also played an integral part in the expansion of Highview from a singular accounting business structure to a large ‘Head Office’ structure with multiple successful businesses with differing service offerings.

Simon is a passionate entrepreneur with technical accounting knowledge that surpasses the norm. He’s a leader that knows all too well what it means to get trapped in the day-to-day running of a business & he’s passionate about sharing his multiple business breakthroughs that deliver increases in profits, income & asset value.

Trust & integrity lie at the core of Simon’s coaching approach. He’ll get involved in your business at a meaningful level to uncover or discover strategies to leverage results & plan for the future.

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Beau Appleby

Partner, Prahran

Beau has over 10 years’ of tax & accounting experience in a variety of different industries & sectors.

Highview welcomed Beau to the Prahran team in July 2014, starting as a Graduate Accountant after completing his degree in Accounting and Econometrics at Monash University. Since then, Beau has been highly career motivated and advanced from an Assistant Accountant to Senior Accountant & Client Services Manager in 4 swift years. Continuing to prove his dedication to Highview and commitment to his career, more recently Beau was proud to be named Associate Partner at Highview Accounting & Financial Prahran. Having finished his CPA in 2017, Beau then remained focused and completed his CPA Practice Management certification, enhancing and refining his skills in strategic business planning.

Beau has a warm but determined and contagious drive about him that assists him in every aspect of his work. Working closely under the guidance of Partner Simon Byers, Beau is an incredible asset to the Prahran team. He works closely and collaboratively with his team to provide the best service and outcomes for their clients because he truly cares.

Beau explains the most rewarding part of his role at Highview…
“Highview is such a great environment to work in. It has an awesome culture that I really enjoy being a part of. It’s also a place where you can genuinely grow and develop as a person as well as a professional.”

With a passion for business start-ups, Beau’s expertise in this area is strong. Working with new young businesses, supporting them and seeing them evolve and prosper has been a highlight for Beau over the past few years.

“I am really fortunate at Highview, I’m able to leverage my strengths and we have the advantage to collaborate closely and draw from a wealth of knowledge and experience to continuously learn and better the results for our clients.”

“Hardworking, honest and friendly” are the words used by his co-workers and friends to best describe Beau’s personality. Truly easy going, Beau has a natural assurance about him that makes him great to work with and be around. Ever reliable, Beau is passionate about helping those around him and always goes above and beyond for each service he delivers.

“I’m very driven at work, I can see what a huge difference I can make to my clients and I love the challenge and opportunities that arise when I’m at Highview.”

Lastly, we must say a big “congratulations” to Beau, who tied the knot to his lovely partner Nancy, in the Yarra Valley in early 2019 and welcomed their first child Isaac in 2021.

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Anthony Lai

Accountant | Client Services Manager, Prahran

Anthony is a detailed, analytical & performance-driven professional who prides himself on surpassing his clients’ expectations.

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Jake Millard

Accountant, Prahran

A strong commitment to seeing his clients grow & succeed is Jake’s driving passion.

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John Hunter

Accountant, Prahran

John is a highly enthusiastic & passionate accountant, who’s proactive approach benefits client’s greatly.

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Rosie Matson

Practice Manager | Prahran, Prahran

Rosie is the oil that keeps everything moving smoothly at Prahran overseeing workflow & administration.

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Richard Vaughan

Senior Financial Adviser, Prahran

With 20+ years experience advising, accounting & management, Richard can develop, implement & manage transformational strategies, providing clients the security & peace of mind that comes from being prepared for the future.

Richard is passionate about the positive difference that trusted and credible advice can make to clients’ lives, by working with them on an ongoing basis. He has significant experience assisting a broad range of clients including those with Self Managed Superannuation Funds and complex structures, and has extensive experience specialising in providing retiree and pre-retiree planning. Richard holds an Advanced Diploma in Financial Planning, is an accredited SMSF Specialist with the SMSF Association of Australia, and is a member of the Financial Advisers Association of Australia.

Richard works with his clients to understand their priorities, as well as their financial concerns. Helping clients reduce their anxiety about money is Richard’s number one priority, and he does so by simplifying and decluttering their financial circumstances, then working closely with them to help achieve their goals.

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Bruce Chisholm

Senior Financial Adviser, Prahran

Previously ranked in the Top 50 Master Class Honour Roll by the Australian Financial Review Smart Investor, Bruce has his clients’ best interests at heart.

Bruce Chisholm is a qualified Accountant and Financial Planner with a Bachelor of Business & a Diploma in Financial Planning.

Bruce is a member of the Financial Planning Association (FPA), Australia’s leading professional community of financial planners. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional, Bruce has gone one step further to achieve the highest qualification in financial planning worldwide.

Bruce’s knowledge was recognised in 2013 when he was ranked in the Top 50 Master Class Honour Roll by the Australian Financial Review Smart Investor.

With over 20 years of experience advising clients together with prior Accounting & management experience, Bruce has the competence & expertise to develop, implement & manage transformational strategies to give you the security & peace of mind that comes from being prepared for the future.

Bruce is passionate about the positive difference trusted & credible advice can make to clients’ lives, by working with them on an ongoing basis. Bruce has significant experience assisting a broad range of clients including those with self-managed superannuation funds & complex structures & has specialised in retiree & pre retiree clients.

Outside of work Bruce enjoys spending time with his family & enjoying the lifestyle offered by living in the inner bayside area.

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Calvin McLeod

Senior Financial Adviser, Prahran

With a Bachelor of Business & Commerce, plus over 15 years in the financial services sector, Calvin’s experience and deep technical knowledge is of immense value to his clients.

As a qualified Accountant and Financial Planner, Calvin is highly committed towards building long term relationships, knowing the positive difference trusted and credible advice can make to their lives. He has significant experience assisting a broad range of clients, including those with Self Managed Superannuation Funds. Breaking down complex structures and detailed industry information into its simplest form, to ensure his clients feel well informed and 100% comfortable, is Calvin’s key strength.

In his personal life, Calvin enjoys watching live music performances, attending comedy shows for a good laugh, and cheering for his favourite sports teams at live games. Most importantly, he relishes the quality time spent with his wife and four children. These personal interests reflect his dedication to balancing work and life, just as he encourages his clients to achieve their own financial balance.

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D’Avery Pillay

Financial Adviser, Prahran

D’Avery is a multi-award winning professional who always has his clients’ best interests at heart.

D’Avery is a multi-award winning professional who always has his clients’ best interests at heart.

D’Avery Pillay is a qualified Financial Planner and Mortgage Broker with 10+ years’ experience in the financial services sector, including a 5-year stint successfully running his own financial services business. More recently, he saw an opportunity for change, selling up his portion of the business to his partners in 2018. He joined the Highview Accounting & Financial team in 2019 – a relationship which has proved to be a meeting of the minds.

D’Avery’s a driven individual and his knowledge is industry recognised having achieved four high-profile award wins during his career;
• 2016 Association of Financial Advisers Rising Star Award for Financial Planning
• 2017 Australian Broking Awards Diversification Program of the Year Award Finalist
• 2017 Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia State Finalist Excellence Award
• 2018 The Adviser Better Business Award for Best Community Engagement Program

Over the past decade, D’Avery has proven himself to be a passionate advocate for his clients, going above and beyond to ensure they get the best outcomes possible. He believes in providing advice and solutions clearly to his clients – in a way that breaks down any complexities. He’s committed to his clients and always ensures they feel at ease with their financial plans and decisions.

When he isn’t busy with work or home renovating duties, you’ll find D’Avery researching his next overseas travel experience, or booking a weekend scuba diving adventure with friends.

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Joe Crosara

Personal Risk Insurance Manager, Prahran

With 35+ years industry experience, Joe has the passion, competence & expertise to coordinate & work closely with our Financial Planners to deliver our clients a tailored insurance plan that meets their needs.

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Matthew Crosara

Principal Risk Insurance Adviser, Prahran

Matthew prides himself on his problem-solving skills & his ability to understand his client’s needs intrinsically – achieving this by listening & truly caring about the outcomes he delivers.

A driven & determined professional with 10+ years’ experience as a Financial Adviser, Matthew is highly respected in the industry.

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Renato Mastromanno

Finance Broker, Prahran

Renato is highly regarded in the local business community & has worked within the Banking Industry for 37 years, operating across branch networks & in business banking.

His banking history has provided experience in Personal & Business Financing via engagement with clients across various segments & industries, such as accountancy, agriculture, childcare, construction, design, engineering, extraction & excavation, hospitality, import/export, legal practices, manufacturing, property development & investment, retail, transport & wholesale.

Highview has had a professional relationship working with Renato for 20+ years, so he is not a new face to our team & has built years establishing our trust & the trust of our clients. He’s assisted many of our clients successfully with all forms of loan solutions. His expertise has enabled Highview clients to get well-rounded informed advice, that is tailored to their specific financial needs. Renato assists clients to choose the right loan product from Highview’s range of reputable lenders & strives to get the most competitive choices possible. Renato’s industry experience & knowledge makes what can be an arduous process one that is simple & easy. Renato’s service excellence & skills will give you confidence that the research has been thorough & you’re getting the most suitable loan option for your circumstances.

Of utmost importance to Renato is his key focus on building long-term client relationships. He takes the time to truly & thoroughly understand clients’ personal & business needs to ensure success in achieving milestones & establishing best possible solutions to compliment those varying needs.

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Ismar Muratovic

Finance Broker, Prahran

With 20 years business experience – as a Broker Ismar prides himself on establishing trusted relationships, which includes reliable connections with lenders. He’s passionate about delivering a professional positive experience tailored to his clients’ needs.

His years of experience extend beyond brokerage. He ran his own successful restaurant for 5 years, which led him towards a career managing the buying & selling of small & medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This has given him a unique perspective that’s incredibly valuable to our clients – he understands firsthand the complexities, needs & finances of both Self Employed & SME business owners. Ismar has exceptional analytical skills & a wealth of knowledge in personal & business finance structures.

Ismar sums up how he feels about his role at Highview – “I feel that one of my strongest attributes as a broker is my intention to always provide my clients with a quality experience by carefully listening to their needs & guiding them with great information to ensure they understand all aspects of the lending process. Specifically, I’m committed to going above & beyond to find a lender that will not suit my client’s loan requirements, but a lender that I trust will look after them appropriately during & after the loan is completed”.

His clients describe him as “passionate, personable, approachable & has great open communication.”

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Cameron Stewart

Insurance Account Manager, Prahran

Cameron is a dedicated professional in a pivotal role of managing Highview’s Insurance Services. He prides himself on approaching client’s needs in a proactive manner, with their best interests always at the forefront.

Cameron has delivered exceptional service to his clients for 6+ years, with his expertise and knowledge in the insurance industry being incredibly valued. A key strength of his lies in simplifying the insurance industry ‘jargon’. Insurance policies are often considered daunting, highly detailed and difficult to understand. Cameron has the ability to break down the complex details for his clients to always ensure they feel comfortable and confidently informed regarding all their insurance options. 

Of utmost importance to Cameron, is his care and willingness to take the time to thoroughly understand clients’ personal and business needs to ensure he can provide the most suitable insurance options. 

Cameron lives with his wife, Hannah and two children, Molly and Henry in Bayside. On weekends they like to keep active by going on bike rides, watching the kids play sport and gardening. He also loves to watch the footy (go Kangas!) On long weekends and over school holidays, Cameron and his family enjoy taking short trips to Metung and the Gippsland Lakes. 

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Terri Holt

Practice Manager | Head Office, Prahran

Terri brings with her a vast amount of experience in Business, Human Resources and Accounting. The skills she has developed ensures she is professional all-rounder, working across all four Highview offices. 

Before joining Highview in early 2023, Terri had completed 11 years in the Accounting Industry and graduated with a Masters of Professional Accounting. She also has a Bachelor of Business, majoring in HR.

All these varied skills make her the perfect Practice Manager for Highview, as she has come to know all aspects of the inner workings of an Accounting firm. She is organised and meticulous, which is highly needed for this busy role. Terri works closely with the Partners to deliver effective Accounting and Administration procedures to improve our business efficiency and client service across all areas of the Highview business.

Terri also loves to keep busy in her spare time by being active, catching up with friends, wining and dining, and chasing after her two young girls, Millie and Reegan.

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Brodie Crowther

Marketing Director, Prahran

Brodie is a strategic marketing specialist whose passion lies in branding & communication. Having worked in large corporations & not-for-profit, she’s got the entire marketing mix covered.

Brodie has worked for many large private businesses, Monash University’s Business & Economics Faculty, as well as Holmesglen Institute of Tafe. She has experience managing national marketing teams within the education, government & private sector for 10+ years.

Brodie joined forces with her husband Darren Crowther, CPA & Partner of Highview Accounting & Financial in 2012 and is proud to lead the Highview Marketing & Communications team in this ever successfully expanding firm.

Branding is in Brodie’s DNA. Her passion lies in solidifying strong long term professional brands which she couples well with her deep experience in strategic planning, event management, positioning and go-to-market strategies.

“Over the past ten years I’ve worked with agencies, businesses, government organizations and non-profits in healthcare, education, entertainment and retail segments. I thrive when helping businesses improve their marketing and brand management” says Brodie.

Brodie’s specialties include: Lead Generation, Marketing Automation, Sales Operations, Event Management, Product Marketing, Service Marketing, Strategic Planning, Brand Design, Social Media, Digital Marketing, Website Design, Channel Marketing, Market Research, Content Writing & Public Relations.

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