Our Story

Peter and Denise Phillips (our CEO team) began their business journey in March 2000 with the launch of the Phillips Mortgage Choice franchise. Peter’s brother, Ben Phillips, joined them in 2005 and then in 2006, Gardian Insurance Services was born – headed up by another brother, Luke Phillips. Pretty easy to see why our business has always felt like a family!

In 2008, we expanded further with the opening of Gardian Financial Services (which traded as Mortgage Choice Financial Planning), and the family was added to in 2013 when Ben Kerrisk came on board to help kick off Gardian Real Estate. In 2020, with the permission of our business partners Mortgage Choice we have branded our finance businesses as Gardian Finance and Gardian Financial Planning respectively. Who knows if that’s the end, or if there’s more to come

“Our customers are go-getters. They’re movers and shakers. Strivers, hard-workers and self-starters. They have a future in mind, and they’re going after it.”

But chasing your dream can be a tough process. It takes time, there will be obstacles, and the path isn’t always clear. Our job is to show you the way.

At Gardian, we help you make it happen. We show you how to overcome the barriers to accomplish your lifestyle goals. We provide wealth management and protection strategies in all areas of finance and property, helping to focus our clients’ aspirations into achievable plans.

Our Services

  • Gardian Finance

    As a long-established and respected financial services firm, with access to over 20 of Australia’s leading lenders, we can compare hundreds of products to help you find the loan that’s right for you, at no added cost to you.

  • Gardian Insurance

    Since 2006, Gardian Insurance Brokers have specialised in general/heavy industry insurance and advice and covers to align with your needs. Let our experienced team of brokers be’ with you, at every step’ in all facets of insurance.

  • Gardian Financial Planning

    Regardless of what you do or who you are, money will always play a significant role in your life. We believe all Australians should be able to access trustworthy and affordable financial advice.

  • Gardian Real Estate

    Our specialist sales teams are here to help you with all areas of buying and selling property - going above and beyond through out fresh and energetic marketing style.

  • Gardian Property Management

    Our teams provide support and assistance to homeowners and tenants across all areas of property management, ensuring properties are both well maintained and providing a quality return.

  • Gardian Commercial Sales and Leasing

    Drawing on long-term experience as business owners, out commercial real estate team understand the pressures and opportunities involved in buying and leasing business premises.