Bruce is a Fellow of CPA Australia and a registered company Auditor with more than 45 years experience in the Accounting and Auditing profession.

Bruce was the founder of GNS Group and continues to work in the business advising customers, undertaking peer reviews of other Victorian based CPA firms on behalf of CPA Australia and imparting his experience and wisdom throughout the team.

Karl, like Bruce, has more than 40 years experience in industry and public practice in accounting roles and is a Fellow of CPA Australia.

Karl continues to work with select customers and undertakes special assignments as the need arises. Karl also assists with advice to the team on accounting and tax matters.

Debbie joined GNS Group in the early 90’s and is primarily responsible for dealing with the area of Corporate compliance and ASIC requirements for our clients companies.

Debbie is trained to provide support to the financial planning area of the business and assists with the administration of this area of the business.

Jill joined GNS Group in 1994 and manages the internal administration and accounts of the business – as well as everything else that needs to be done.

Jill is a key liaison point for many clients, is a jack of all trades and master of most. Jill is the person most often relied on to have the answers to almost any question that arises at GNS.

Jenny joined GNS Group in 2006 and manages the front office including reception, telephones and the provision of administration support to the team.

Jenny is trained to provide support to the financial planning area of the business and assists customers with quotes for loans and leases in amongst the many other day to day tasks that she handles.

James acquired his accounting degree at Monash before joining GNS Group as graduate accountant in 2009.

James assists with the preparation of Self Managed Super Funds and looks after a range of business and individual clients with their Tax and reporting obligations.

• Master of Professional Accounting

• Master of Business Law

• CPA Associate

With broad experience across the financial service sector, Tina joined GNS Group in 2009 as a Paraplanner, to work along side our Financial Advisers. Tina is a key contact for clients and assists in the preparation, documentation and implementation of a Financial Plan. This includes selecting suitable investments and insurance products to meet our client’s needs.

• Advanced Diploma in Financial Services

• Bachelor of Arts (Honors)

Kym commenced with GNS Group in 2011 with over 10 years of experience in public practice. Kym is committed to fostering her relationships with a range of business and individual tax clients. In previous roles, Kym managed the Self Managed Super Fund compliance needs for a portfolio of clients.

• Bachelor of Business (Accounting)

• Member of CPA Australia

Justin joined GNS Group in 2011 as a holistic Financial Planner. With over 7 years experience in the financial services industry, Justin is devoted to becoming your financial coach to enable you to build and protect your wealth.

As a salaried employee, Justin is dedicated to providing the best advice to you and for you.

• Graduate Diploma of Financial Services (Financial Planning)

• Authorised Representative of Count Financial Limited
• Associate Financial Planner with FPA Australia

Mark has been working with GNS since 2006 as our Lending Manager and has assisted many clients in financing their homes and investment properties.
Through our association with Count Financial, GNS and Mark have been able to structure finance deals in not only a cost effective manner, but also to maximise our client’s tax benefits.
Mark has valuable experience in residential lending and commercial lending and is accredited with a variety of lenders on the finconnect panel

• Mortgage and Finance Association of Australia (MFAA) membership.