your go-to accountants
for all your financial needs
Our clients trust us as the first point of contact, before they speak to anyone else – we’re not incentivised to sell you any specific plans or solutions, so our clients know our advice is solid and free of any conflicts of interests.
No Corporate Talk
No Hidden Charges
We don’t hide our fees. Right from the start, you can count on always knowing what to expect from working with us.
We Don't Wait
We will proactively plan for your tax obligations before year-end. We will be the ones calling you ahead of time. At the end of the day, we want you to be stress-free about the accounting side of your ventures and focus on what you do best.
Now Is Not Enough
We don’t just save your money today, we help plan for your future and ensure your wealth stays in your family for generations to come!
I am all too familiar with the headaches and challenges that business owners, like you, have to face when dealing with the world of running a business and staying on top of tax. It can be overwhelming and at the same time put anyone to sleep after reading the second page of the technical financial statements.
We want to make finance fuss-free for people like you. That’s why I founded Mainstay Business Advisory in 2021, having de-merged it out from a previous firm where I was a director and worked for nearly 20 years.
Client after client over the years have regarded us as the “mainstay” of their financial lives and that’s how the name sticks with us. Before they speak to any financial planners, mortgage brokers, or lawyers, our clients come to us as the first point of contact. Because we’re not incentivised to sell you any specific plans or solutions, our clients trust that our advice is solid and free of any conflicts of interest.
Ready to figure out your business with us? We’d love to talk.
Cameron Brown, Founder.
We are a team of accountants and business advisors who take care of your accounting, taxation and financial needs including asset protection & estate planning.
We know that in practice, it’s hard to separate your personal and work life. We help you handle your finances with a big picture perspective, keeping you on track towards your business and life goals.
Whether you’re deciding to expand your business or building your nest egg or child’s future, we help you integrate your goals and evaluate your options wisely.
Cameron Brown
Cameron Brown is the director of Mainstay. Decisive, self-motivated, and diligent, Cameron works for the enjoyment of helping clients solve difficult business issues they were facing and making a positive difference for them. He has always loved numbers and maths, which led him to tackle more interesting consulting challenges and problem-solving for clients.
Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting & Sports Administration)
Certified Practising Accountant (CPA)
Graduate of Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD)
Registered Tax Agent, ASIC agent and Public Practice Holder
Accredited Asset Protection and Succession/Estate Planning Adviser
Xero certified advisor
Enjoys going to the gym, watching sports, hitting the pool or beach, spending time with friends and family, and cooking smoked meats on the BBQ.
If he had to describe himself as a drink, it would be a vodka soda - simple yet refreshing, straight-forward and responsible. With Cameron on your side, you can rest assured the job will get done!
If he had to describe himself as a drink, it would be a vodka soda - simple yet refreshing, straight-forward and responsible. With Cameron on your side, you can rest assured the job will get done!
If he had to describe himself as a drink, it would be a pinot noir - classy, sophisticated, and takes work seriously but himself less seriously!
Adam Flint
Manager
Adam Flint is a senior accountant at Mainstay. A driven, cheerful, and passionate person, Adam enjoys knowing he has made a positive impact for our clients.
Bachelor of Commerce & Business Economics from Murdoch University
Member of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand
Xero certified advisor
When he’s not solving problems for our clients, Adam can be found playing squash, tennis and golf fairly regularly and cycling in the summer. He also follows the English Premier League very closely as a Gunners (Arsenal) supporter, and also supports the Adelaide Crows. He also enjoys cooking with his wife and enjoying a good bottle of wine.
If he had to describe himself as a drink, it would be a pinot noir - classy, sophisticated, and takes work seriously but himself less seriously!
Carla Marcelo
Intermediate Accountant
Carla Marcelo is an intermediate accountant who holds six years of experience in preparing financial statements and tax returns for companies, trusts, partnerships, and individuals. The fearless, goal-oriented go-getter of the team, Carla aims for excellence in preparing clients’ financial statements and helping them achieve their goals
Outside work, Carla is also a K-drama fan, gym bunny, and loves nothing more than hanging out with her favourite people.
Bachelor of Science (Accountancy) Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
If she had to pick a spirit animal for herself, she would be man’s best friend - loving, energetic, and reliable.
If she had to pick a spirit animal for herself, she would be man’s best friend - loving, energetic, and reliable.
If she has to describe herself as a drink, it would be a “very very dirty martini”!
Nancy Santoso
Accounting Assistant
Nancy Santoso is an accountant assistant at Mainstay. The reliable admin wizard and anchor of the team, Nancy has been with us serving our clients for the past 11 years. Nancy graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce (majoring in Accounting), and what keeps her motivated at work is helping Mainstay customers solve their problems.
Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)
Despite her hard-working and thorough nature at work, during the weekends she enjoys kicking back and exploring food places and spending time with friends, family, and her two labradors.
If Nancy had to describe herself as a drink, it would be a dirty chai latte – a traditionalist, yet spontaneous enough to spice things up from time to time.
Nancy Santoso
Accountant Assistant
Nancy Santoso is an accountant assistant at Mainstay. The reliable admin wizard and anchor of the team, Nancy has been with us serving our clients for the past 11 years. What keeps her motivated at work is helping Mainstay customers solve their problems.
Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)
Despite her hard-working and thorough nature at work, during the weekends she enjoys kicking back and exploring food places and spending time with friends, family, and her two Labradors.
If Nancy had to describe herself as a drink, it would be a dirty chai latte – a traditionalist, yet spontaneous enough to spice things up from time to time.
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