Brisbane Team old

DAVID MURRAY

DIRECTOR

David’s role at Signate Private Wealth is to continue to lead a professional team driven to upholding a level of excellence for our valued private clients and to distinguish ourselves from our competition through our personalized service. Our objective is to eliminate financial complexity whilst delivering results so our clients enjoy the lifestyle they aspire to.

David’s industry experience provides unique insights into all aspects of Financial Services, having previously worked as a client advisor inside both boutique and large multi-national advice firms through to senior management positions within an institutional advice business.

David holds a Bachelor of business (banking and finance), he is Certified Financial planner, and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

David and his wife Antoinette have 2 young children- Tehya and Lawson

DAVID LAYTON

PRACTICE PRINCIPAL AND FINANCIAL PLANNER

David is a Practicing Principal and Financial Planner at Signate Private Wealth.

David has been a financial planner since 1994 and feels privileged to be working with clients as they progress through the various stages of life. Prior to starting his own practice in 2006, he worked at Westpac Private Bank helping high net worth individuals.

David obtained the Certified Financial Planner^® status in 1998 and is a member of the Financial Planning Association.

David tries to keep fit and healthy by running and playing tennis. He loves travel especially when it involves food and wine.

PHIL LAYTON

FINANCIAL PLANNER

Phil is a Financial Planner at Signate Private Wealth.

Phil has been a financial planner since 1999 and enjoys working closely with his clients most of whom he has worked with for more than a decade. Phil began his career with Westpac before leaving for a private firm prior to commencing his own business. He is excited to now be working with the broader Signate network.

Phil is a specialist adviser with the Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF) Association

In his spare time Phil enjoys time with his young family as well as participating in number of sports including soccer and cricket. Phil also enjoys outdoor activities such as camping and fishing.

TONY WREGG

FINANCE BROKER

Tony Wregg is one of the founding brokers of Signate Lending Services.

Tony started his career with Westpac Banking Corporation where he gained experience in the finance industry as a Senior Lending Specialist over 17 years. He then joined Andrew Stevenson of Signate Lending Services in 2012.

Tony has over 25 years of experience in assisting his clients finance their dreams and holds a Diploma of Financial Services, FBAA Full Membership as well holding his title as C.Dec.

Outside of work Tony enjoys spending time with his wife Brooke, his three daughters Eliza, Charlotte and Bella, spending time at the beach and keeping fit hiking and cycling.

DEB BLACKSELL

PRACTICE MANAGER

Deb Blacksell is Practice Manager at the Brisbane office of Signate Private Wealth.

Deb has been a part of the team, formally Sterling Private Wealth since October 2008. She previously had 24 years of experience in the finance industry working in varying client service roles with Westpac.

Deb’s extensive wealth of knowledge ensures that our clients are assisted with every aspect of their financial requirements to achieve their long term goals.

Outside of work, she and her husband Michael enjoy catching up with their family and friends, playing golf and holidaying in their caravan.

LESLEY RICHARDS

CLIENT SERVICE MANAGER

Lesley is a Client Service Manager at Signate Private Wealth and joined the team in 2019.

Lesley has been in the Financial Services industry in client service roles since 2005. Her depth of experience is vital to supporting the Financial Planners to enable them to help clients achieve their goals.

Outside of work, Lesley and her husband, enjoy relaxing by the waters of Moreton bay and spending time with friends and family.

SAM BRYANT

PROVISIONAL FINANCIAL PLANNER

Sam is a Provisional Financial Planner here at Signate Private Wealth and joined the team in 2020.

Sam holds a Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Finance and Financial Planning, he is passionate about the industry, investing and developing lasting relationships with clients.

Sam comes from an elite sporting background, he is a well decorated Australian representative in the sport of archery holding over 100 gold medals to his name, won both domestically and internationally.