Experience meets excellence. 

Stuart McClure

CEO & Founder

As the founder and CEO, Stuart is responsible for leading all aspects of Vested’s business with a focus on leading the corporate team and chairing the investment committee.

Mr. McClure holds a Bachelor in Business majoring in finance and is a qualified financial adviser holding RG146, ADA 1 & 2, and is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. (AICD)

Sebastian Hobbs

Investment adviser

Sebastian has been actively involved in financial markets for almost two decades. Originally trading commodities for tier 1 investment banks in Sydney and London before crossing to the world of equities. He has extensive dealings with some of the world’s largest fund managers, corporates, miners, commodity trading houses and financial intermediaries.

Having relocated to the Gold Coast, Sebastian now offers his advisory services as an accredited RG146 holder and brings a unique global macro-economic outlook.

Jonathan Thomas

Wealth Management

Jonathan has a diverse background within the financial markets having worked in the industry since 2005. Upon joining the Vested team in 2014 his focus has been on providing clients with quality advice to maximise their long-term wealth potential.

Jonathan holds a Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Sydney majoring in Accounting, Marketing & Psychology. And is a qualified financial adviser holding RG146 as well as ADA 1 & 2.

Steve Soars

Wealth Management

Steve has over 20 years of experience in Australian financial markets, specialising in equities, ETF’s Managed Funds, Ethical investing, and Options. Steve has RG146, ADA1, and ADA2 qualifications.

Steve builds personalised portfolios tailored to the client’s needs and risk tolerances. Steve welcomes new client inquiries and is always happy to grab a coffee to find out how he can help you with your portfolio.

Abdul Khan

Corporate Advisor

Mr. Khan has over 20 years of financial markets experience, advising corporate and retail clients.  Working with Vested's corporate clients on M&A and capital transactions, Mr. Khan leverages his significant network of HNW, Family Office, VC, PE, and Institutional investors.

Mr. Khan has a deep understanding of the metrics required to successfully grow multi-faceted businesses and is a director of several businesses in the HR, Fintech, and retail sectors.

Mitchel Knowles

Investment Adviser

Mitchell is an experienced financial adviser, who upon joining the Vested team in 2018 has been helping clients to tailor personalised investment strategies to maximise their long-term wealth.

Mitchell holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Griffith University majoring in Finance. He is also a qualified financial adviser holding RG146 as well as ADA 1&2.

Daniel Jackson

Investment Adviser

Daniel is a dedicated professional with an accredited RG146 qualification, ADA1 & ADA2 certification, and a Bachelor of Laws degree from Griffith University. With a passion for the markets, he combines a keen analytical mind with a deep understanding of financial strategies. Daniel specialises in tailoring investment strategies to optimise clients’ long-term wealth, helping them navigate market complexities with confidence.

William Chien

Investment Adviser

William has more than 20 years of experience trading in the Australian and international markets. Mr. Chien specialises in Equities, Derivatives (Options and CFD's), Commodities, and Foreign Exchange (FX) markets.

William is fully accredited in RG146 (Futures and FX) and holds an ADA Level 1 and Level 2. He is also fluent in both English and Chinese.

Jason Sidney

Investment Adviser

Jason has worked in the financial services industry for over 30 years, during that time he has had the privilege of assisting clients create wealth by managing their own personal portfolios and Self-Managed Super Funds.

Over the years he has gained experience dealing in Equities, ETFs, Managed funds and knows the benefits of diversification and hedging techniques can offer as portfolio protection for his clients.

He is also a very experienced Technical Analyst and has taught trading techniques for many years to his clients.      

Jason’s qualifications include a Diploma of Financial Planning which included certified qualifications in SMSF and Foreign Exchange as well as RG146 and ADA 1 & 2