Damian Collins
Managing Director
The team is led by Damian Collins, a respected and successful property investor who provides both a vision and wealth of experience for the company. Throughout his investment career both in Perth and interstate, Damian recognised the need of time-poor investors for a trusted source of advice that could guide their property investment decisions. Damian formed Momentum Wealth to fulfill this role and assist investors in achieving their long-term property wealth goals.
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Jennifer Wakeman
General Manager
Qualified with a Masters of Business Administration (MBA), a Bachelor of Communications Degree (Public Relations) and a Diploma of Property Services (Agency Management), Jennifer is the Property Licensee, an avid property investor and truly believes in the wealth creation power of property. She is passionate about the vital role that the team at Momentum Wealth provide in this process along with the full-service offering extended to our clients.
Melvin Tang
Marketing Manager
Melvin brings strong experience from regional marketing leadership roles in the consulting and professional services industries. A passionate advocate for marketing science with a keen interest in property investing, Melvin also believes in the proven effectiveness of research and data-driven strategic advice for both marketing and property investment. Melvin bought his first investment property at the age of 24 and continues to be an active property investor.
Philip Anderson
Development Manager
Philip holds a Bachelor of Law from the University of Western Australia and is the Manager of Development at Momentum Wealth. Philip has over 10 years of experience in the end to end delivery of development projects across a broad spectrum of development areas including residential land subdivision, residential apartments, commercial and retail built form and industrial land subdivision.
Meet our award-winning team of Investment & Finance Strategists, Buyer’s Agents, Commercial Specialists and Property Managers who will guide you on your property investment journey and help you build wealth in the process.
Buyer’s Agency
Ray Chua
Property Acquisition Specialist
Although a qualified engineer, Ray owned and operated his own business before finding his true calling in 2005. He started out as a selling agent but soon discovered the immense satisfaction of advocating on behalf of buyers and has been winning awards ever since.
Mark Casey
Property Acquisition Specialist
Mark is a chartered accountant with 12 years senior finance experience in the mining industry. Mark started building his property portfolio over 25 years ago and his passion eventually led him into the industry over six years ago. He has extensive experience in property development and property syndicates.
David Hall
Property Acquisition Specialist
After fifteen years working as a project engineer/manager on several large-scale mining projects in Africa and Australia, David made the bold move to follow his passion. An avid property investor himself, David now enjoys helping others do the same and is passionate about properties with value-add potential.
Finance Strategy
Caylum Merrick
Team Leader – Finance
Caylum entered the finance industry in 2012 and has held a managerial position for a prominent national bank as well as 3 years’ experience in the resources industry prior to this. He holds a Certificate IV in Banking Services and a Diploma of Finance and Mortgage Broking and applies his passion for property to his finance expertise.
Ashleigh Patterson
Finance Broker
Since joining the broking industry in 2014 with a Diploma of Finance and Mortgage Broking Management, Ashleigh has quickly established herself as a leader in her field. She has been recognised by a number of industry bodies for excellence in broking, and was named Best Newcomer at the 2017 Connective Excellence Awards, Editor’s Choice at the 2019 Better Business Awards and State Winner of the Residential Finance Broker Award at the 2019 MFAA Excellence Awards.
Michael Hughes
Finance Broker
Michael has over a decade’s experience in the finance and investment industry, including key roles in financial planning and funds management. Driven by his passion for property as a wealth creation vehicle, Michael joined Momentum Wealth as a mortgage broker to assist investors in developing tailored loan strategies for their property-specific goals. Michael holds a Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Finance, an Advanced Diploma of Financial Planning and a Diploma of Finance and Mortgage Broking.
Ryan Marriner
Finance Broker
Ryan began his career as a licensed electrician, but made the bold career change into mortgage broking after gaining inspiration from his own property investment journey. Ryan holds a Diploma of Finance and Mortgage Broking Management and is a member of the Mortgage and Finance Association of Australia
Residential Property Management
Amanda Kroczek
Team Leader
Property Wealth Management – Residential
Amanda began working in property management in 2007 and has earned a Certificate IV in Property. Amanda was promoted to team leader in 2016 and coordinates the department’s training, compliance and ongoing support. She is thrilled to be part of an exceptional company and is confident her strong organisational skills and attention to detail will serve her clients well.
Danielle Lukan
Property Manager
Danielle has more than 3 years’ experience in the property industry, including an assistant role and managing her own portfolio. She was named as a top property manager while employed at a major WA agency and holds a Certificate III in Business.
Margarita Foscolos
Property Manager
Margarita has over 9 years’ experience in property, including more than 3 years as a property manager with a national real estate franchise. Coupled with previous positions in customer service roles, Margarita has proven skills in relationship management and has a strong customer focus.
Sarah Gurr
Property Manager
After completing a Bachelor of Commerce at the University of Curtin, Sarah worked for several years in managerial roles across the hospitality industry. Driven by her passion for relationship management, Sarah joined the real estate industry in 2016 as a property management assistant before being promoted to property manager. Sarah has developed a strong customer focus from her background in hospitality, and is passionate about helping her clients maximise their property investment success.
Adriana Hunter
Property Manager
After working for ten years in the hospitality industry in various supervisory and managerial positions, Adriana’s passion for relationship management and the real estate industry led her to complete her property management registration. Backed by her experience in customer-facing roles, Adriana brings excellent communication skills and a strong client focus to the property management role.
Ben Morris
Property Manager
Since joining the industry in 2013, Ben has accrued over five years’ experience in the real estate sector. He began his career in property as a client liaison and contract administrator for a residential builder, finding his calling in property management shortly after. Ben holds a Certificate IV in Property Services.
Remy-Elle Mortimer
Property Manager
Remy first discovered her passion for property whilst working at a leading real estate agency in Kalgoorlie. After moving to Perth, she joined the Momentum Wealth team as a property management assistant in October 2016, and has since been promoted to property manager. Remy has built a comprehensive experience of the Perth real estate industry and prides herself on her proactive approach to property management.
Helena Peters
Property Manager
Following several years in an administrative role for a Perth-based private equity company, Helena began her career in real estate in 2017 as a property manager for a family-owned real estate company. Passionate about our holistic approach to property management, Helena joined the Momentum Wealth team in 2020 to assist our clients in optimising the performance of their property portfolios. Helena holds a Certificate III in Business, a Property Managers Certificate (REIWA) and is currently completing a Bachelor of Property and Real Estate.
Ladda Sainoi
Property Manager
Ladda first entered the real estate industry in 2014 to pursue her long-standing passion for property. Initially starting her career as a receptionist before moving into property and leasing management, Ladda has built a strong foundation in real estate and customer service, and is passionate about applying her experience to achieve better outcomes for owners and tenants. Ladda holds a Certificate III and IV in Business.
Sebastien How
Residential Management Advisor
Sebastien brings over 12 years of property experience to Momentum Wealth, having worked as both an asset management advisor and selling agent for an international real estate company. As Residential Management Advisor, Sebastien helps investors identify strategies to maximise the growth potential of their investment property portfolio. Sebastien has a Bachelor of Commerce in Management and Marketing, and received an Asset Management Advisor Award for Top Individual for three years running in his previous role with an international real estate franchise.
Fabiola Hilgert
Inspections Officer
Fabiola joined Momentum Wealth with over ten years’ experience in customer-focused roles across the sales, health and property sectors. She brings with her a strong knowledge and passion for real estate, accumulated through her background as a property management assistant and leasing executive manager. As Momentum Wealth’s Inspection Officer, Fabiola plays a crucial role in helping our clients drive wealth through the effective care and maintenance of their investment properties, providing key support to the broader property management team.
Commercial Property Management
Geoff Barrett
Property Wealth Manager – Commercial Specialist
Geoff has over 10 years’ experience in the property industry and holds a Bachelor of Business (Property) and a Certificate IV in Property. As an investment property owner himself, Geoff is passionate about providing clients with a high standard of service through a hands-on approach.
Julie Mills
Commercial Property Manager
Julie brings over 30 years’ experience to the commercial team having first joined the property industry as a residential property manager. During her career, Julie has held key management roles across the retail, commercial and industrial sectors. Her contributions to the industry have been widely recognised, with Julie being named top achieving property manager for Australia whilst working with an international real estate group. Julie holds a Diploma in Real Estate Management and a Triennial Certificate in Real Estate.
