About Geelong Financial Group

Geelong Financial Group caters for the growing needs of the local property market, investors and developers. With our local knowledge and experience we are able to place most clients with excellent finance and investment packages.

  • Locally owned & operated by active investors in the local property market  
  • Over 50 years of combined staff experience in lending & experts in the Geelong region
  • Strong relationship with lenders, accountants, solicitors and real estate agents
  • Free & comprehensive services
  • If we won't buy it, you won't!

Staff

Simon Sutterby 
Managing Director
Simon established GFG as a fully integrated service to clients where assistance was provided with direct share purchase, managed funds, superannuation, property & finance. He specializes in commercial/business finance and setting up more complex structures for clients. Simon is well qualified with a B.A.(Ed), Grad Dip Sci, Dip F.P. and Dip Fin Serv and is also an experienced investor himself. 

David Lolait
Finance Manager
David has been working as a Mortgage Consultant for over eight years. He has developed a sound knowledge of the many lenders that are available and seeks to make the finance process as easy as possible.  David's prime objective is to provide his clients with the highest level of personal service.  He establishes long term relationships with his clients and assists them through the many different stages in the borrowing requirements. Many of David's clients have been referred by family or friends which is an endorsment of his focus on customer service.  

Hugh Sutterby
Financial Planner
 
Hugh Sutterby is a qualified Financial Planner and assists clients with personal insurance such as Life Insurance, Income Protection, Trauma and TPD insurance, and also with Superannuation, Margin lending, Savings Plans and other investment advice.   Hugh joined the GFG team at the start of August 2008, after working with a major bank for 2 years. Hugh is an Authorised Representative of Professional Investment Services.  

Chris Unthank
Vehicle and equipment finance manager/director
 
Chris has been working in the finance industry for the past 13 years and is now working as a part of the GFG team as the Vehicle and equipment manager providing specialist advice in this area.  We provide lending options from a panel of 15 lenders and can provide a solutions to our clients with complex business needs.  Chris is also a qualified Business Financial Planner and is an Authorised Representative of Professional Investment Services.  

 

 

 

 

Mike Walmsley
Buyer Advocate

Mike is a long term property investor in Geelong and this has enabled him to develop an outstanding knowledge of the Geelong Property Market. Mike is based in the GFG office and works closely with the GFG team. 

Natasha Brand
Broker Assistant
Natasha has been with GFG since early 2007, and is most clients and referrers main point of contact. She works with the brokers and lenders to ensure the finance process runs smoothly, and keeps clients updated every step of the way. Natasha has completed Cert 3 Business Admin.

Amanda Williams
Office Manager and P.A. to Simon Sutterby
Amanda has been with GFG since early 2006 and has completed Cert 3 Business Admin. She assists Simon with the running of the business and file management. 

Jay Bett
Jay has been at GFG since October 2009 and has completed a Cert IV in Finance/Mortgage Broking along with a Diploma of Financial Services. He currently assists David with residential lending, Hugh with Financial Planning and Chris with Leasing.

Cristina D’Antino 
Receptionist 
Cristina joined the team January 2010 and she is our caller’s first point of contact. She assists with any work that needs to be completed around the office and is in the process of completing Cert 3 in Business Admin.