MEET OUR TEAM
CHLOE BELL
ACCOUNTANT
- Bachelor of Accounting & Finance – Newcastle University
- Xero Certified Advisor
Chloe joined the Eagle team in 2021 after making the switch from commercial accounting.
Chloe is passionate about taking the stress out of tax for clients and will take the time to understand you and your business to better assist in achieving your goals, whether that be in business or personally.
GRAHAM GARDNER
PARTNER
- Member of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand
- Bachelor of Commerce (professional accounting) – Macquarie University
- Xero Certified Advisor
Graham heads up the Newcastle office and with over a decade of experience in the accounting, reporting, and tax environment, he has the tools and business acumen to help clients in more ways than one and will always relish the opportunity to take on new challenges that will benefit clients.
Enjoying face to face catch ups with his clients, Graham will spend and invest time in his clients to understand what they truly value in order to be the best adviser he can be!
JAMES TYNAN
PARTNER
- Member of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand
- Bachelor of Accounting – Charles Sturt University
- Xero Certified Advisor
James brings over a decade of experience to the team, specialising in taxation and business services for self-employed individuals, small businesses, and sophisticated property investors managing complex ownership structures.
James is upbeat, friendly and approachable, with a genuine passion for building strong, collaborative relationships with his clients. He takes the time to thoroughly understand the ins and outs of your business or investment portfolio so he can provide the most effective and tailored support possible.
TOM BROWN
ACCOUNTANT
- Chartered Accountant Australia and New Zealand
- Bachelor of Commerce through the University of Newcastle
- Xero Certified Advisor
Tom began his career as an Accountant in 2020, gaining experience in supporting individuals and businesses across a range of taxation and business matters. He completed his Bachelor of Commerce through the University of Newcastle and recently completed the Chartered Accountant course through CAANZ.
Tom is committed to providing clear, practical guidance tailored to each client’s circumstances. Tom also values building strong, collaborative relationships and looks forward to working with clients to help them navigate financial and regulatory requirements with confidence and clarity.
TOM MOWATT
ACCOUNTANT
- Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Newcastle
- Xero Certified Advisor
Tom joined Eagle Financial in June 2025 and began his accounting career in November 2024. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Newcastle and is currently working toward commencing his Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification.
He is highly motivated to continue learning and enjoys working with clients across a diverse range of industries, embracing new challenges to further grow his knowledge and professional expertise.
CLIENT SERVICES
BRONWEN SYNNOTT
CLIENT SERVICES
Growing up in a family with an accounting background, it was inevitable I was drawn to the profession. Over the years, working in admin and customer services, I have developed a sound knowledge of tax and corporate compliance requirements. I look forward to assisting Eagle Financial clients with all their administration needs.
BROOKE BETHELL
CLIENT SERVICES
Brooke joined the Eagle Financial team in January 2018. With over a decades experience in Administration in Accounting firms, Brooke has gained the knowledge of the ins and outs of the ATO, ASIC and many more government departments. Brooke has become very efficient at managing busy operations and prides herseld in her organisational skills. Brooke loves dealing with people on a day to day basis and is dedicated to providing excellent customer service skills.
DANI JAMIESON
CLIENT SERVICES
Dani joined the Eagle team in January 2018 after taking some time off to start a family. She comes from a background in hospitality and customer service and is currently working towards a Bachelor of Business, majoring in Human Relations. Dani loves communicating with people, and is committed to providing a high level of customer service to our clients.
JOAN SANTOS
CLIENT SERVICES
LAILANI NOVENARIO
CLIENT SERVICES
Lailani is based in the Philippines, and she joined the Eagle Financial team on September 2023. She has over ten years of experience working in the hectic world of financial institutions and is well-versed in organizational and administrative abilities. As she embarks on this new chapter with the team, Lai is thrilled about the prospects of further personal and professional growth. She firmly believes in the power of collaboration and continuous growth. Her goal is to contribute to the team’s efforts in delivering excellent customer service and to play an integral role in enhancing the overall client experience.
MACY OCAY
CLIENT SERVICES
MICHELLE COHEN
CLIENT SERVICES
Born and bred on Sydney’s Northern Beaches. Michelle previously worked in childcare, then after having 3 children of her own, decided on a career change. On weekends, Michelle will be at one of the many sporting fields in the local area playing various sports, of which Softball is her passion.
SARAH FORSTER
CLIENT SERVICES
Sarah is returning to the workforce after spending a few years at home with her young family. Sarah had previously spent nine years in early childhood and is wrapped to work in a new industry, learning new skills from the Eagle Financial team. With strong organisational skills and an eye for detail, Sarah hopes to expand on her past experience in administration and customer service, as the next phase in her career.
SHEENA LAYUG
CLIENT SERVICES
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