Marcel Collignon
Director
Marcel prides himself on delivering results and solutions for investors, with specialist knowledge of the Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF) environment.
For more than 25 years, Marcel has developed his experience in investment management, financial planning and stock broking, specialising in equities, options, designing and managing innovative structured investment solutions.
Marcel holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the Australian National University, ASX Derivatives Adviser Accreditation (Levels 1 & 2), and a Graduate Diploma of Financial Planning.
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John Collignon
Director
Since starting off on his financial services career in corporate tax at Deloitte, John saw an opportunity in 2009 to establish a Self Managed Super Fund administration firm, allowing self directed clients to take control of their superannuation, since then helping over 2,500 SMSF trustees with their SMSF responsibilities and compliance obligations.
In 2017, C2 Financial Group was formed and the client growth in both investment products and SMSFs has expanded significantly under the directorship of John, Marcel and the experienced team since then.
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Jason King
Tax & Investment Specialist
Jason King has been in the financial services industry for over 30 years. He started as a tax advisor for a range of banks and fund managers, working in both Sydney and London. He then joined Macquarie Group in 2002 where he developed a range of innovative structured investment products before becoming the Head of Macquarie Specialist Investments in 2009. He has been working with C2 Financial Group since 2019.
Jason has a Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Laws from the University of New South Wales and is a Chartered Accountant and Chartered Tax Advisor.
Blair Kirkhope
Head of Wholesale Distribution
Blair Kirkhope is a seasoned financial markets expert with over 30 years of experience in tax advisory, derivatives structuring, sales, and structured products. His career includes seven years at PwC Tax in Sydney, 13 years in investment banking at BNP Paribas and ABN AMRO, and a decade with Sequoia Financial Group including 7 years leading their structured products division. Recently, Blair joined C2 Specialist Investments as Head of Wholesale Distribution, spearheading bespoke, tax-effective investment solutions, including leveraged prepaid interest structures and pre/post-retirement strategies, for advisers and their clients.
Anthony Santamaria
Anthony is a key contact for SMSF clients, with ~5 years experience in the SMSF sector. Anthony has a Bachelor of Commerce from Macquarie University. He can also assist with SMSF life/TPD insurance, stockbroking strategies and other C2 investment products.
Jacob Tomasiello
Jacob is a key contact for SMSF clients. Jacob has a Bachelor of Commerce/ Bachelor of Business Admin from the Australian Catholic University. He can also assist with SMSF life/TPD insurance, stockbroking strategies and other C2 investment products.
Anthony Georgiou
Anthony has a bachelor of Economics majoring in Economics and Business Law from Sydney University. Anthony has a strong SMSF and accounting background, and can also assist with insurance quotes and C2’s wider range of investment products and stockbroking services.
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