Meet our team of experienced, award-winning mortgage brokers

Phil is the founding force behind Loan Market Edge and one of Queensland's most recognised and decorated mortgage brokers. With more than 16 years of experience helping Queenslanders navigate the property and finance markets, Phil has built a reputation for finding solutions where others see dead ends, and treating every client like a long-term relationship, not a one-time transaction. Phil's approach is built on a simple belief: the mortgage market can be complex, but your experience with it doesn't have to be. He takes pride in zooming out from the numbers to understand the bigger financial picture for each client: whether that's a family buying their first home, an investor building a portfolio, or a business owner looking for creative commercial finance. A natural communicator and gifted public speaker, Phil has the rare ability to cut through industry jargon and explain even the most complex lending concepts in a way that makes clients feel informed and confident. His talent for clear, engaging communication has seen him present to packed rooms at industry events and mentor the next generation of brokers across Australia, earning him the Mentor of the Year title at The Adviser Better Business Awards. Phil leads a team of 20+ specialists and holds the distinction of Queensland's Most Awarded Mortgage Broker, a title backed by more than 80 industry accolades, 550+ five-star Google reviews, and a brokerage built on genuine outcomes for real people.

Vanessa is a Senior Mortgage Broker at Loan Market Edge and the driving force behind the Townsville team. Where most brokers see a single loan application, Vanessa sees an entire financial blueprint, and that distinction is what sets her apart. With a deep specialisation in investment strategy and portfolio structuring, Vanessa works with clients who are serious about building long-term wealth through property. She doesn't just secure a loan; she helps clients understand how to use their equity, structure their finance, and position themselves for their next acquisition. Vanessa is an award-nominated and industry-recognised broker, and a proud ambassador for the Townsville property market. She is passionate about turning financial complexity into clarity, and giving her clients the tools to build not just a portfolio, but a lasting legacy.

Jesse is a Mortgage Broker at Loan Market Edge on the Gold Coast, and one of the most refreshingly direct people you'll meet in the industry. Jesse operates on a simple principle: if he doesn't know something, he'll own it and go find out. In a profession where overconfidence can cost clients dearly, that kind of intellectual honesty is quietly invaluable. Jesse believes that the best brokers are those whose success is genuinely tied to their clients' success, and he brings that philosophy to every conversation. He is thorough, accountable, and committed to turning what can be a stressful, overwhelming process into one that clients look back on positively. Jesse has a particular talent for navigating complex and time-sensitive scenarios, and for finding viable solutions in situations where other avenues have been exhausted. His clients value both his technical capability and his straightforward, honest approach throughout the process.

Gift specialises in helping first home buyers and property investors navigate the lending landscape with clarity and confidence. With a deep understanding of grant eligibility, complex lending rules, and portfolio structuring, Gift excels at building a clear and powerful path to property ownership for clients who might otherwise feel overwhelmed by the process. Gift's philosophy is straightforward: clarity creates confidence. Rather than simply presenting loan options, he works to understand the full picture, where a client is today, where they want to be, and what strategic steps sit between the two. From helping a first home buyer take that initial leap to supporting a seasoned investor scale their portfolio, Gift brings both rigour and genuine enthusiasm to every scenario.

Michelle is the Operations Manager at Loan Market Edge and the quiet force that keeps everything running with precision. With over 13 years at Loan Market Edge, Michelle has built an encyclopaedic knowledge of the business, its clients, and what it takes to deliver a genuinely exceptional service experience, every time. Michelle's strength lies in her exceptional memory for detail. Whether it's a key decision from a meeting weeks prior, a client's specific preferences, or a timeline agreed upon in passing, she retains and applies that information to keep deals moving, processes smooth, and people well-supported. In a fast-paced brokerage environment, that kind of operational precision is the difference between a good experience and an outstanding one. An award-winning team member, Michelle is a passionate advocate for Loan Market Edge's culture of collaboration and high performance. Her commitment to the team and its clients is reflected in the consistently high standards the business delivers.

Stacey is Loan Market Edge's Administration Officer, the person who brings order, warmth, and a genuine commitment to organisation to the inner workings of the business. Stacey's strength lies in her ability to keep things tidy, structured, and running smoothly, and in a busy brokerage environment, that kind of precision makes a real difference to the experience clients and colleagues receive. Stacey believes that a house isn't just a house, it's a home. That perspective runs through everything she does, from supporting the team to every client interaction. She approaches her work with genuine kindness and a clear understanding that clients are navigating one of the most significant moments of their lives.

Rachael leads the Lodgements team at Loan Market Edge, bringing a meticulous approach to compliance, documentation, and the many moving parts that sit between a client's application and a successful outcome. With more than three years at Loan Market Edge, Rachael has developed a deep understanding of what it takes to get complex deals across the line, and what it takes to do it right. Rachael has a particular expertise in construction lending, a niche she approaches with both technical rigour and genuine empathy for the clients navigating it. She brings patience and clarity to every file she manages, and takes pride in ensuring every client feels informed and supported throughout the process. Driven by compliance and accuracy, Rachael believes that doing things properly the first time is the real form of client care. Her award-nominated work reflects a consistent commitment to integrity, precision, and delivering outcomes clients can rely on.

Adele leads the Settlements team at Loan Market Edge, bringing both energy and a sharp eye for detail to one of the most critical stages of the client journey. With a natural passion for working with people and helping them achieve significant life goals, Adele approaches each settlement with the understanding that for the client on the other side of the paperwork, this is one of the biggest moments of their life. Adele takes pride in being across every moving part of the settlements process, liaising with lenders, solicitors, conveyancers, and clients to make sure nothing falls through the cracks and every file reaches the finish line smoothly. She is organised, thorough, and genuinely invested in making the experience as seamless and positive as possible.

Andrew is a Customer Support Manager and manages the Valuations function at Loan Market Edge, bringing a positive, solutions-focused approach to a role that requires both precision and persistence. Andrew's philosophy at work is grounded in a simple truth: no matter how much needs to get done in a day, staying calm and focused is what gets it done well. Andrew is a natural adopter of new tools and processes. He was part of the team that pioneered using AI to streamline valuations communications, helping to deliver faster, clearer outcomes for both brokers and clients. He approaches every task with integrity, quietly doing the right thing regardless of whether anyone is watching. A family man at heart, Andrew spends his off-duty hours at the gym, exploring coffee shops with his wife, volunteering at his church, and embarking on road trips whenever the opportunity arises. He runs on brewed coffee and the satisfaction of a job well done.

Tristan is part of the onboarding team at Loan Market Edge, and he brings a natural gift for connection and communication to a role that is all about first impressions. Tristan's colleagues will tell you he is one of those rare people who makes everyone around him feel genuinely included, and that's not an accident. It's a reflection of his core belief that the best teams are ones where people work with each other, not just for each other. Outside of work, Tristan is equal parts family man and former adrenaline junkie. These days, his adventures come in the form of making sure his daughter has a wonderful life. He trades the motorcycle racing and bungee jumping of his younger years for a different kind of joy, and he does it with the same full commitment. His approach to life: you only live once: make the most of it.

Jenny is a Team Leader in the Customer Support team at Loan Market Edge, with experience supporting the broker and client experience across the loan process and annual review cycles. Jenny brings calm, consistency, and a genuine care for the people she works with to everything she does. Jenny is motivated by the work itself and by knowing that what she does makes a real difference to the clients on the other end of every file. Her collaborative approach and steady presence make her a valued member of the team and a reliable point of support for both colleagues and clients.

Angelbert, known to the team as Gel, is part of the Settlements team at Loan Market Edge, where he brings a combination of experience, patience, and genuine care to one of the most detail-sensitive stages of the lending journey. Gel takes pride in ensuring every file reaches settlement smoothly and on time, and in being the calm, steady presence that keeps things moving when complexity arises. Gel approaches his work with a focus on staying proactive, communicating clearly, and anticipating what is needed at each step of the process. His commitment to thoroughness and his collaborative approach make him a reliable and valued member of the settlements team.

Jessica-Anne is part of the Lodgements support team at Loan Market Edge, where she plays an important role in helping clients move from application to approval with clarity and confidence. For Jessica-Anne, this work is personal. She is motivated by knowing that her role directly contributes to people achieving the dream of homeownership, and by seeing those positive outcomes come to life for the clients she supports. Known warmly as JA to her colleagues, Jessica-Anne is a natural team player who thrives when everyone is pulling in the same direction. She values the culture of genuine support and collaboration at Loan Market Edge and brings that same energy to every client interaction.

Alyka is part of the Settlements team at Loan Market Edge, where she specialises in managing the post-approval journey with precision and care. From the moment a mortgage is approved, Alyka is the person ensuring that all conditions are met, every party is kept informed, and nothing stands in the way of a smooth settlement. She liaises closely with lenders, solicitors, conveyancers, and clients throughout the process, bringing calm and clarity to what can otherwise be a stressful period. With more than three years at Loan Market Edge, Alyka brings real depth of experience to her role. She is energised by the opportunity to learn something new every day and takes genuine pride in the quality of work she delivers for clients and colleagues alike.