Our Team
Grant Patterson
Grant founded Providence in 2000 – one of the first truly independent investment advisory firms in Australia. Grant has over 30 years of experience in investment markets. He has held senior positions such as a Director of ABN Amro, and Head of Retail Broking, Senior Institutional Dealer, Head of the Sydney Institutional Dealing Desk, as well as Head of Corporate Liaison. In addition, Grant is an Ambassador of ASX Refinitiv Charity Foundation, Ambassador for The Duke of Edinburgh Award and Working Group member The REACH Foundation NSW.
Michael Ogg
Michael has over 30 years of experience in investment. He started his career in London in 1993, and held a position of Investment Analyst and Trainee Fund Manager with JP Morgan Investment Management. In Australia, Michael worked for AMP Asset Management holding senior roles in institutional equities, and for Deutsche Bank as a Client Advisor in private banking.
James Smith
Tony Michaels
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Tony Michaels has more than 25 years experience in financial planning and investment advisory. Prior to joining Providence, he was Director and Head of Financial Planning at Hood Sweeney. Tony has a Bachelor of Science from Flinders University, and a Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning and a Graduate Diploma in Applied Financial Investment. He is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and the Financial Services Institute of Australia.
Leeza Yilmaz
Leeza joined Providence in 2001 and has more than 30 years of experience. She started her career with Meares and Philips in 1986. She then worked for ABN Amro holding such management roles as Accounts Clerk, Funding Desk and Private Client Account Manager. She is responsible for the implementation of clients’ portfolios, liaison with clients and their accountants to provide tax information, and corporate communication compliance oversight.
Marc Wait
Marc has over 25 years of investment experience across multiple asset classes in London, Abu Dhabi, and Sydney. He began his career in Sydney with HSBC and Citigroup Global Asset Management (CGAM) managing Fixed Income, Currency, and Money Market portfolios. Marc moved to London in 1999 with CGAM as a Portfolio Manager managing fixed income and asset allocation funds. At Fidelity International in London, Marc was the Group Leader, Short Dated Bonds, chaired the firm’s Fixed Income Asset Allocation meetings and contributed to the firm’s asset allocation process. Marc moved to Abu Dhabi to become the Head of Treasury at the Emirates’ Sovereign Wealth Fund, Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA). The Treasurer role involved directly running portfolios, manager selection, involvement across all the asset classes and being a member of ADIA’s Chief Investment Officers’ forum. Marc is the Head of Investment Strategy for Providence and has been a member of the Investment Committee since 2019. Marc has a Bachelor of Agricultural Economics (Hons) from the University of Sydney, is a CFA, a Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst, and a GAICD.
Carlo Queddeng
Carlo joined Providence in 2006. He is responsible for managed funds research, maintaining the approved products list, trade implementation and client portfolio analysis. Carlo has a double degree Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Computing from the University of Technology Sydney, majoring in Finance and IT Management and has completed a Diploma of Financial Planning and certified in the FASEA Financial Standards Exam.
Justine Morton
Justine has 25+ years of investment and finance experience both in Australia and internationally. A significant part of Justine’s career has been spent trading for and researching hedge fund strategies. In London she worked with Credit Suisse, Lehman Brothers and the Cargill family. Upon returning to Australia, she founded Finsbury Capital Advisers, raising capital for some of the world’s largest hedge fund managers. As a Senior Investment Adviser with Providence Justine works closely with a range of wealthy family and not for profit clients, ensuring that their investment portfolios reflect their unique circumstances, values and purpose. In keeping with the team structure at Providence, Justine is an active member of the investment committee and contributes to due diligence on managers in alternative strategies. A strong believer in responsible investing, commercially sensible ESG processes and good governance, Justine developed the current ESG strategy for Providence and is a member of the AICD and a Fellow of the Governance Institute of Australia.
Richard Manson
Richard has over 30 years of business management and leadership experience across multiple industries. He began his career in London with PwC, held senior finance and general management roles at Brambles group based in Sydney. Since 2017 he has delivered business improvement services to organisations such as Clyde & Co, Maas Group and GWA Group. Richard’s deep understanding of business excellence and commitment to client-centric solutions align perfectly with Providence’s core values.
Thyra Wilton
Thyra has graduate qualifications in finance and investments and brings to Providence more than 13 years’ experience in wealth management that includes positions at top tier professional service firms Prescott Securities, Perks Wealth Management and Hood Sweeny Securities.
Guy Amon
Guy has over 26 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has a Bachelor of Commerce and a Bachelor of Laws from the University of NSW. He holds the internationally recognised Certified Financial Planner practitioner designation from the Financial Planning Association of Australia and a Diploma in Financial Planning from Deakin University.
Melissa De Corrado
Melissa has worked for Providence since 2006. She is responsible for providing corporate administration management, co-ordinating all client activities and communications, managing settlements, and dealing with client enquiries and share registries.
David Watts
David joined providence in 2022 and is responsible for conducting investment research and financial modelling for Providence’s Australian equity holdings. David has a Bachelor of Finance (Capital Markets & Economics) from the Australian National University and is a CFA. Prior to joining Providence David worked as an Investment Associate at Koda Capital and was a Management Consultant within PwC’s financial consulting practice.
Ben Sullivan
Ben joined Providence in 2020. He is responsible for supporting direct property and managed funds research, implementing trades, and assisting Senior Advisors. He works closely with a range of wealthy families and non-for-profit clients, ensuring that their investment portfolios reflect their unique circumstances, values, and purposes. Ben holds a double degree from the University of New South Wales: a Bachelor of Commerce and a Bachelor of Economics, majoring in Finance and Economics. He is currently completing a Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning.
James Hodgeman
Paer Flygare
South Australia
Debbie Patterson
Debbie has over 25 years of experience within the investment industry. She has worked for Providence since the founding of the firm. Her roles include both Human Resources Manager, as well as Head of the Accounting Department.
Alma Marshall
Alma joined Providence in 2014 as Grant Patterson‘s Personal Assistant. She brings with her vast experience in similar roles. Alma plays an important part of the Support Team, ensuring that Providence’s high standards of client service and responsiveness continue to be met.
Michaella Hunt
Michaella joined the Providence team in 2023 as Administration Assistant. Michaella has several years of experience in similar roles in the not-for-profit, retail, and education sectors.
Pearly Liew
South Australia
Preeti Ram
Preeti joined the Providence team in 2018 as Administration Co-Ordinator. Preeti ensures the seamless operation of the office, supporting the Administration Manager and Operations Manager.
Olivia Simpkins
Stacey Murray
Stacey joined the Providence team in January 2019 as Receptionist and Administration Assistant, moving into her current role in 2021.