Fanoula Stathatos

My career began in tax accounting, managing compliance for medical professionals and the then‑emerging self‑managed superannuation funds. A desire to help clients more proactively drew me to financial planning, and after qualifying as a CPA I completed a Diploma of Financial Planning, followed by further study to gain CPA Australia’s Financial Planning Specialisation. Today I am a Fellow of CPA Australia.

I went on to join a leading private wealth firm, where I spent a decade as a Partner advising corporate leaders, business owners and self‑funded retirees on complex strategies, and building client relationships that have endured.

After a period as a Private Wealth Adviser at a nationally recognised second‑tier accounting firm, I was invited to develop a private wealth service for self‑funded investors at a funds management firm, providing advanced investment and retirement planning advice.

Across accounting, partnership and funds management, one thing became clear: clients with complex affairs want an experienced adviser who understands their whole picture and stays with them for the long term. That conviction led me to Aetos Private Advisory. I stay closely attuned to markets and economic developments, because a well‑informed perspective is the foundation of sound advice.

Outside of work, my weekends belong to my children’s sports, time with family and friends, and quiet moments to recharge.