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Meet The Team

Meet our directors and valuable team.

Our team of experienced accountants boast decades of experience in tax accounting, business advisory, self-managed super funds (SMSFs) and bookkeeping. We work with clients from all walks of life and businesses of any size to provide the optimal outcome for their situations.

Our Directors

Phil Carulli CA

DIRECTOR

Phil has over 25 years of experience in accounting, initially in a public company before moving into tax and public practice. His expertise spans various areas, including property taxation, capital gains tax, GST, tax efficient business structuring and self-managed superannuation funds (SMSF).

Phil understands the unique circumstances of Western Australian business owners, having worked for his family business in Perth before eventually operating his own. He works closely with clients, spending time within their businesses to understand their financial affairs. His passion for business development allows him to provide quality advice and strategies for his clients.

Phil specializes in technology and start-up businesses including structuring, capital raising, growth strategy and corporate compliance. His expertise as a company secretary and director has helped many businesses achieve financial success, including listing on the ASX.

Phil has been a Chartered Accountant since 2001. He is also a proud member of the Institute of Company Directors.

Phil Carulli CA
Enrico De Pietro FCPA CA

DIRECTOR

With over 30 years of experience in public practice, Enrico offers expertise in start-up support, business sales and succession planning. He serves as a trusted advisor to his many business clients.

Enrico believes in open communication with his clients and provides a streamlined service. He frequently visits his clients’ businesses to better understand their operations and circumstances. His business acumen and experience have proved invaluable.

Enrico has been a director at Optima Partners since January 2007. He is a Chartered Accountant and holds Fellow membership with CPA Australia.

Enrico De Pietro FCPA CA
Ross Stagno CA

DIRECTOR

Ross is a strategic business leader who works closely with his clients to achieve financial security and success.

Ross offers innovative and cost-effective accounting solutions across a wide range of industries including real estate, construction, medical and professional services sectors, offering vital advisory services.

Ross is passionate about the benefits of technology including cloud-based software and tools. He embraces changing technologies and uses them to his benefit, and encourages his clients to do the same.

Ross has over a decade of experience in tax and business services. He holds Chartered Accountant status and has been with Optima Partners since 2010.

Ross Stagno CA

Our Managers

Coral GrahamBusiness Manager
Edwina MaguireSMSF Manager
Jessica D'Ammone CAManager
Adam Kitching CAManager
Sarah Koios CAManager
Daniel Causerano CPAManager

Our Valuable Team

Shaun CoelhoSenior Accountant SMSF
Christy JuSenior Accountant
Debbie FleggSenior Accountant
Jacob Menchetti CASenior Accountant
Toni Zdraveski CASenior Accountant
Sophie Koios CAAccountant
Jay GhelaniAccountant
Renae PizzataAccountant
Dion RomanelliAccountant
Francesco BastoneAccountant
Jas RanceSenior Client Accountant
Renee RussellSenior Client Accountant
Leah VogelAccountant
Adeeba KeriwalaAccountant
Jason RubianoClient Accountant
Vanessa SimsBookkeeper
Emily OtteyBookeeper
Tracey LemmonBookkeeper
April TataClient Service Co-Ordinator (Phil Carulli)
Silvana BerlingeriClient Service Co-Ordinator (Ross Stagno)
Jody NewmanClient Service Co-Ordinator (Midland Office)
Rachael MorrisonAdmin Assistant / Client Service Co-Ordinator (SMSF Team)
Ashleigh HaleAdmin Assistant
Hermy RiveraSnr Admin Assistant
April CapuleAdmin Assistant
Michelle ManiulitAdmin Assistant

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