Meet your Finance and Mortgage Broking team in Melbourne

With over 18 years of experience across financial services, insurance, and consulting including leadership roles at global firms and a Big 4 consultancy - Preet founded Grow & Co Finance to deliver something different: a relationship-first, results-driven approach to broking. As an award-winning broker and founder of an award-winning brokerage, she's proud to pair deep industry insight with genuine care for every client. Whether you’re buying your first home or building an investment portfolio, she is here to guide you with integrity, strategy, and a commitment that lasts long after settlement. Outside of work, you’ll find her spending time with family including her two much-loved dogs or getting lost in a great crime series.

Carlo Di Giovanni brings nearly three decades of banking and finance expertise to his role as Director and Commercial/Residential Specialist. Known for his personable and transparent approach, Carlo excels at understanding client objectives and crafting customised finance solutions. By leveraging long standing relationships with major banks, second tier lenders, and private funders, he ensures seamless lending outcomes built on long term trust.

Travis is our Director and the driving force behind our asset finance department. With a wealth of experience in helping individuals and businesses secure finance for their asset purchases, he's your go-to expert whether you're eyeing a new car for personal or business use or need equipment and machinery for commercial endeavours. His dedication to finding financial solutions for our clients is unparalleled. Travis has cultivated relationships with a wide network of lenders, helping him navigate the financial landscape to secure financing options that are well suited to his clients. Beyond his professional pursuits, Travis is an avid enthusiast of business and investing. As someone who has successfully established businesses of his own, he intimately understands the critical role that strategic investments play in fuelling growth and innovation. On a personal note, Travis is also a certified personal trainer, reflecting his passion for fitness and wellbeing. When he's not immersed in the world of finance, you can often find him enjoying the great outdoors in one of the local parks, accompanied by his two loyal canine companions. Travis is not only committed to our clients' financial success but also embodies a balanced approach to life, where his diverse interests and expertise converge to deliver exceptional results.

Lisa brings over 10 years of client service experience and has the expertise to ensure seamless mortgage settlements for our clients. With a dedication to exceptional service, Lisa navigates the complexities of the settlement process with ease by engaging all parties involved including banks and conveyancers. Her active involvement in the community reflects her nurturing and supportive nature, qualities that shine in her professional interactions. Lisa's professionalism and expertise make her an invaluable asset to our team.

Lot is a Senior Mortgage Broker at Grow & Co Finance, specialising in investment lending and strategic debt structuring. With a strong focus on helping clients build wealth through property, Lot works closely with new and experienced investors, as well as self-employed clients and enjoys the process of managing complex refinance scenarios. He brings deep financial insight into every conversation, highlighting how loan decisions impact cash flow, equity, and long-term lifestyle. Known for his attention to detail and genuine commitment to his clients’ goals, Lot always goes the extra mile to create a smooth, transparent, and empowering experience. He holds a Master of Finance, and outside the office, you’ll find him playing football or catching the latest blockbuster at the cinema, usually both on the same weekend.

With over five years of industry experience, Ross supports the Grow & Co Finance team from application to settlement. As the team's ApplyOnline (AOL) specialist, he manages pricing, valuations, compliance, and lender communication, using an organised, solutions focused approach to ensure a seamless experience for clients and brokers. Dependable, approachable, and always ready with a joke, Ross balances high professionalism with a positive, helpful attitude.

Joanne brings a decade of experience in understanding unique client risk profiles and matching them with specific lender appetites to deliver personalised lending solutions. With a deep understanding of the lending landscape, Jo is committed to guiding customers through every stage of their property journey from the initial conversation through to loan approval. Jo takes pride in building trust, providing clarity, and helping clients navigate the lending process with confidence and ease.

With over four years of marketing experience, Gillian leads all marketing activities at Grow + Co Finance. From managing our communications, podcasts, and webinars to driving our social media presence, she keeps our brand connected and growing. Gillian also works closely behind the scenes supporting our team with key administration including ongoing rate reviews to ensure your loan stays as competitive as possible over its entire life.