Team Finance 3000

Craig Parkins
Director, Finance Professional

m: 0425 780 554
e: craig@finance3000.com.au

Experience
Craig Parkins is the founder and Director of Finance 3000 and has over 25 years experience in the banking and finance industry. As a dedicated Finance Professional, Craig values building long term client relationships based on trust, expertise, choice and delivering on set expectations.
 
Craig is passionate about assisting people to identify savings through a wide choice of lender offerings, and structuring appropriately to achieve maximum savings and realise home ownership sooner. 
From first homebuyers, to owner occupied purchasers, investors to retirees, Craig has the necessary skills to provide the most appropriate outcome for his clients
 
Qualifications

• Diploma of Financial Services (Finance & Mortgage Broking)
• Full Member of MFAA (Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia)
• Full Member of PLAN Australia  (Professional Lenders Association Network)
• Craig Parkins is a credit representative, number 399638 of BLSSA Pty Ltd ACN 117 651 760 Australian Credit Licence Number 391237

Achievements

• 2003 PLAN Australia Individual Broker of The Year (Vic/Tas)
• Nominated 2004 MFAA Excellence Awards
• PLAN Sales Master 2004, 2005, 2006
• PLAN Hall Of Fame Member

 
Personal Profile
Craig is married to Tanya with 2 children Zoe & Liam.  His passions include cycling, motor racing, AFL (Essendon) and watching the kids participate in sport.

Michael Bratby
Director, Finance Professional

m: 0400 037 403
e: michael@finance3000.com.au

Experience

Michael Bratby is a founder and Director of Finance 3000 with over 22 years experience in the banking and finance industry. As a Finance Professional Michael believes in making sure that his clients needs are met, that the experience of arranging finance is an easy process, and that he is available at any time for any future queries.

Michael enjoys assisting and advising people, showing them how they can pay off their loans quicker, by structuring loans that suit their lifestyles.

Qualifications

• Diploma of Financial Services (Finance and Mortgage Broking)
• Full member of MFAA (Mortgage and Finance Association of Australia)
• Full Member of PLAN Australia (Professional Lenders Association Network)
• Michael Bratby is a credit representative, number 373597 of BLSSA Pty Ltd ACN 117 651 760 Australian Credit Licence Number 391237

Achievements

• 2010/11 AFG Rising Star Award Winner
• AFG Home Loans Writer Award 2012/13 Finalist
• PLAN Sales Master 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009

Personal Profile

Michael is married to wife (Jade) with 2 children (Jaimi & Justin). He enjoys watching sport, spending time with family and going out with friends.

Andrew Ralston
Director, Finance Professional

m: 0400 405 830
e: andrew@finance3000.com.au

Experience

With over 25 years’ experience in the finance industry and many long term clients, Andrew is considered a leading broker in Melbourne with several awards from industry groups. As a highly experienced financial professional, Andrew is able to adapt to any financial situation that is put to him.

Andrew prides himself on being approachable and honest and always focuses on his clients individual needs. With this focus comes regular communication and updates along with making the settlement or refinance process as smooth as possible for every client. His strong attention to detail and open personality allow Andrew to fully understand each client’s specific requirements and his exceptional repeat and referral business is evidence of this.

A born and bred local, Andrew is a devoted family man. Away from the office, he spends his time with his partner and four children, whether it be barbeques with friends, gardening at home, watching a movie, documentaries, AFL or Auskick and trying to cook.

With a consultative approach, Andrew delivers his clients the utmost experience possible. If you are looking for a broker with a proven track record, Andrew would love to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Diploma of Financial Services (Finance & Mortgage Broking)
• Full Member of MFAA (Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia)
• Full Member of PLAN Australia  (Professional Lenders Association Network)
• Andrew Ralston is a credit representative, number 373540 of BLSSA Pty Ltd ACN 117 651 760 Australian Credit Licence Number 391237

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