Christie MacDermott
Accountant
HPartners brings a fresh perspective to financial advice — grounded in real conversations, smart insights, and advice that actually fits your life. We’re not just advisors; we’re your partners in progress.
At HPartners, we believe great advice begins with great relationships. That’s been our guiding principle since day one – 30 years ago – when we set out to build a firm that puts people before products and values before transactions.
We’re a full-service professional firm based in Brisbane and Toowoomba, offering expert support in financial planning, accounting, and legal services. But what truly sets us apart is how we work – with Human First, Honesty, Heart, and Habitual care in everything we do.
These aren’t just words on a wall. They show up in every client conversation, every recommendation, and every moment we spend helping people navigate life’s financial, legal, and business decisions. Whether it’s a first job, a new business, a growing family, or a retirement plan, we walk alongside our clients through every stage—simplifying the complex and making it feel manageable.
We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all solutions. We believe in listening first, tailoring advice to real lives, and building long-term partnerships that evolve as you do. Our clients tell us they value our energy, our expertise, and our relentless work ethic. We take that seriously. Every piece of advice we give is grounded in your best interests, not ours.
“Putting people before products” means we’re not here to sell—we’re here to serve. We’re here to help you make confident decisions, unlock opportunities, and build a future you believe in.
Let’s go on the journey together.
Our team of specialists is here to empower you at every stage of your financial journey. We strive to help you achieve your goals and secure a prosperous future.
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Michael has been engaged by HPartners as an external investment consultant, providing quantitative research and investment analysis services. Michael sits on the HPartners Investment Committee and is heavily involved with the preparation and ongoing review of the HPartners Investment Methodology, Approved Product List and Investment Portfolios. Michael’s extensive experience in this field is a highly valued asset to the HPartners team.
Since 1999 Michael has built his career on quality research and providing investment advice and services to professional investment committees. He is highly regarded as a frequent presenter at some of Australia’s leading investment conferences and is a regular guest author on investment matters for both Professional Planner magazine and the Portfolio Construction forum.

Money decisions are rarely just about money. We lead with kindness and empathy, especially during life changes like redundancy, debt stress or major transitions, offering financial advice that always puts people first, not products.
No jargon. No pressure. No hidden agendas. From debt help and cash flow support to investing and superannuation, we give clear, practical financial advice so you understand your options and make decisions with confidence.
You’re not a number – and your finances aren’t one-size-fits-all. Our approach to wealth management is personal, flexible and built around your real life, helping you invest smarter and plan for what matters most.