Our Team

Warrington Scott is headed by three principal financial consultants, Daniel Sharp and Brett Stein in the Sydney office and Prue Martin (nee Riley) in the Goulburn office. They are supported by a dedicated team of paraplanning professionals, as well as dedicated compliance and administrative staff.

Daniel Sharp

Senior Financial Adviser, Sydney
Director, Warrington Scott Pty Ltd (Licensor)

MFinPlan, BEc, CFP

Daniel is a founding Director of Warrington Scott. He has more than 20 years experience in financial planning, working with a broad spectrum of clients, tailoring advice to individual circumstances. 


Daniel is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional with a Bachelor of Economics from the Australian National University and Masters of Financial Planning from RMIT University.


Daniel is an Authorised Representative and a Responsible Manager of Warrington Scott.

Brett Stein

Senior Financial Adviser, Sydney

DipFinPlan & Dip IMM

Brett has a dedicated career in financial services for over 30 years working in both London & Sydney. He prides himself in having genuine caring and open conversations with his clients, building strong and trusted relationships, in order to help them achieve their long -term financial goals.

 

With his experience in markets both locally and overseas he helps navigate clients through all life’s up and downs.

 

Brett is an Associate Financial Planner and an authorised representative of Warrington Scott.

 

He has a Diploma of Financial Planning, is an ASX Accredited listed product Adviser, an insurance specialist.

 

Brett joined our team in 2023.

Brett Stein

Prue Martin

Financial Adviser, Goulburn

Financial Adviser, Goulburn

Prue came into the financial planning industry in 2004. Prue initially started in the Canberra office, assisted with establishment of the Sydney office, and opened the Goulburn office of Warrington Scott in 2013.

 

Prue is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional and has a Masters of Applied Finance majoring in Financial Planning, a Bachelor of Commerce and a United Kingdom Certificate of Financial Planning.

 

Prue is an Authorised Representative and a Responsible Manager of Warrington Scott.

Chris Fernando

Client Services Manager/Office Manager, Sydney

B.Com (Major in Financial Planning, Minor in Accounting), Diploma of Business Management

Chris brings over five years of experience in the financial planning industry. He began his career in Melbourne after graduating from Deakin University, gaining valuable insights and skills while working with three different financial planning firms. Throughout his career, Chris has had the opportunity to collaborate closely with experienced financial advisers, further honing his expertise. Chris is highly dedicated to his career in financial planning and is committed to always prioritising the best interests of clients.

Chris enjoys cooking his mother’s Sri Lankan recipes, much to the team’s delight, and loves his rugby (All Blacks & Raiders)

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Melinda Smereczanski

Client Services Manager, Goulburn

Melinda has a long career in customer service roles, including 20 years experience in the banking industry. Melinda joined the Goulburn office in 2022.

Outside of work, Melinda enjoys spending time with her family, working in the garden and holidaying.

Mark Laundy

Paraplanner, Sydney

B.Com (Majors in Finance and Financial Planning)

Mark is a dedicated Paraplanner at Warrington Scott. He holds a Bachelor of Finance and Financial Planning from Curtin University in Perth, where he grew up. After graduating in 2023, he moved to Sydney to join Warrington Scott and further his passion for financial planning. Mark is committed to helping clients achieve their financial goals, with a focus on investments, personal insurance, and estate planning. He plays a vital role in developing tailored financial strategies and working closely with advisors.

Outside of work, he enjoys catching waves along Sydney’s coastline and is a proud supporter of the Wallabies.

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Elliot Lipschitz

Client Services Officer, Sydney

B Bus (Major in International Business, Minor in Management)

Elliot is steadily building his career in the financial services industry, with a strong interest in expanding his expertise and growing within the field. He is dedicated and detail-oriented. Outside of work, he’s an avid football enthusiast and enjoys spending his downtime at Bondi Beach—whether it’s catching a game, going for a run, or soaking up the coastal lifestyle.

Reuben High

Client Services Officer, Sydney

B.Com (Major in Finance) 2025

Reuben has been working part time with Warrington Scott since the start of his Bachelor of Commerce degree, with a major in Finance and is due to graduate this year. With a passion for financial planning, he is committed to helping individuals and businesses achieve their financial goals. Outside of work, Reuben enjoys playing footy and golf, and is a dedicated supporter of the Geelong Cats in the AFL. These activities help him stay balanced and focused, both in and out of the office.

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Michele Sharp

Compliance and HR manager

B.A,B.S.W (Majors in Psychology and Social Policy), Post Grad diploma in Business Studies

Michele has a long career in Compliance, Human Resources Management, and Education in many different industries, the longest stint being at the UNSW Business School where she was instrumental in setting up the first financial planning master’s degree at UNSW in 2012. Michele joined Warrington Scott to manage the rapidly changing legislation and restrictions for financial planning organisations. When not caring for her family, she is planning her travel adventures.

Karen Drutman

Finance Manager, Sydney

B. Bus FCCA MA

Karen is a qualified accountant with over 30 years’ experience working in London and Australia across a broad range of industries including broadcasting, airline catering, and education.

When she’s not crunching numbers, she’s loves reading and traveling with her family.

CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® is a certification mark owned outside the US by the Financial Planning Standards Board Ltd (FPSB). The Financial Planning Association of Australia Limited is the licensing authority for the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® marks in Australia, through agreement with FPSB.