At Ariston Group, we believe your financial future deserves more than generic advice. As a boutique group of specialists across wealth, capital, property and legal, we take the time to understand what matters most to you — and build strategies that reflect it.
We combine personalised service with strategic depth to help you plan, grow, protect and manage your financial life with confidence. Our focus is on building long-term relationships founded on trust, expertise, and transparency.
Ariston Group is built on four integrated pillars — Wealth, Capital, Property, and Legal — each designed to support a key area of your financial life. Together, they provide a complete, coordinated approach that removes complexity and ensures every decision works in your best interest.
Ariston Wealth focuses on helping clients build, protect, and manage their wealth with confidence. Through personalised financial advice, investment strategy, superannuation planning, and risk management, we support you at every stage of life — from wealth accumulation to long-term security and retirement.
Ariston Capital delivers tailored finance solutions for individuals and businesses seeking flexibility, growth, and opportunity. We specialise in structuring personal, commercial, asset, and SMSF finance, ensuring lending decisions are strategic, competitive, and aligned with your broader financial goals.
Ariston Property provides expert guidance across property research, investment strategy, and ongoing management. Our research-led approach helps clients make informed property decisions, while our hands-on support ensures property assets are positioned to perform and grow over the long term.
Ariston Legal offers practical, integrated legal advice to protect your assets, business interests, and legacy. From estate and succession planning to commercial and property legal matters, we ensure your legal structures support your financial strategy and provide certainty for the future.
Ariston Group’s advisers and specialists work collaboratively across all four pillars of the business. This integrated approach ensures clients receive advice that is consistent, aligned, and designed to evolve as their needs change.
Founder & Principal Adviser
BBus FFin DFP ADFP
Robert Anthony is the Founder of Ariston Group and brings over two decades of experience across financial services, banking, lending, wealth management and advisory roles.
He established Ariston Group with the mission of making boutique financial advice accessible to all Australians.
Robert has worked across major banking and wealth institutions as well as privately owned boutique financial services firms, providing him with a strong foundation in financial advice and strategy. He specialises in helping clients design, implement, and manage tailored financial plans, and is trusted by many everyday Australians for clear and practical guidance. He is recognised for integrity, attention to detail, and client-focused service.
He is also actively involved in the community through his Philanthropic work in which he serves as a current board member and Treasurer of the Australia Africa Chamber of Commerce and a committee member of the Rotary Club of Melbourne.
Alongside his professional work, Robert has a strong interest in creativity, including photography, art, and design, which complements his analytical and strategic approach to financial planning.
He enjoys spending time with his wife and two children and maintains a strong passion for golf and community engagement being the founder and director of the Melbourne Golf Society.
Property Strategist
Dip Prop Services, Cert IV Conv
Shannon Koetsveld is a highly respected property strategist who delivers exceptional outcomes with more than 25 years of experience across real estate, property law and property strategy.
As the Founder and Director of The Property Effect, Shannon provides strategic property solutions, buyers agency services and portfolio guidance tailored to each client’s individual goals. Her extensive industry knowledge, strong professional network and disciplined approach to due diligence and negotiation enable clients to make informed decisions with confidence.
Shannon is recognised for her integrity, professionalism and unwavering commitment to client advocacy. Passionate about community, she also dedicates her time to supporting families doing it tough and assisting organisations that provide meals to the homeless. She believes successful property decisions are built on sound strategy, thorough research and trusted advice.
Legal Adviser
B.Appl.Sci (Dist), LLB, PhD
Dr Chris Sotiropoulos is a highly regarded and respected global business leader, commercialisation advisor, and practising international lawyer with more than 25 years of experience.
Dr Chris Sotiropoulos is a Principal providing legal and international commercial services to national and global clients. Based in Melbourne, Australia, he has over 25 years’ experience in corporate, commercial, and property law, advising entrepreneurs, financiers, family offices, and multinational organisations across multiple jurisdictions. His practice includes corporate structuring, cross-border expansion, international trade, intellectual property, dispute resolution, property law, and estate planning.
He has extensive experience supporting businesses entering new markets and commercialising products and services across fintech, technology, healthcare, energy, and manufacturing sectors. Dr Sotiropoulos advises on governance, taxation, ESG initiatives, and regulatory compliance, and has significant experience in estate and succession planning for business owners and high-net-worth individuals. He also undertakes due diligence for private equity investments and advises on complex cross-border transactions across Asia-Pacific, Europe, the United States, and emerging markets.
Property Adviser
B Eng (Elec)(Hons), Dip Prop Mgt
Stephen Crockford is the founder of Crockford Property Group, bringing over a decade of highly respected experience as a selling agent in Melbourne’s competitive property market.
With over 15 years of experience in the property industry, Stephen Crockford provides expert advice in property research, investment, and management for investors. As the principal of Crockford Property Group, he leads a hands-on advisory service focused on buying and selling premium property with clear strategy, disciplined due diligence, and strong negotiation.
Stephen prioritises transparency and client protection, offering direct access without intermediaries. He helps clients navigate the buying and selling process with confidence, reducing risk and ensuring informed decisions.
Outside of work, Stephen enjoys spending time with his wife and two children, supports Liverpool FC, and plays golf at Keysborough Golf Club.
Ariston Group’s support team plays a vital role in delivering a seamless client experience across all four pillars of the business. Working closely with advisers and specialists, they ensure processes run efficiently, documentation is managed with precision, and client needs are supported at every stage of the journey.
Business Development
& Management
Client Relationship Manager
Harry Stamos is an experienced administration officer and has over 25 years experience in the Australian mortgage broking and banking industry, delivering exceptional support and service to clients.
Marketing &
Design Consultant
Rachel Nguyen is a Melbourne-based Design and Marketing Consultant with a Bachelor of Design from the University of Melbourne, contributing creative thinking and marketing expertise.
Senior Para Planner
Kayleigh Baker holds a Bachelor of Business (Finance & Economics) and Diploma of Financial Planning, combining technical expertise with a genuine client focused approach.
Senior Para Planner
BCom DFP ADFP
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