Our Team

Meet the experienced finance professionals behind Alliance Financial Group. With over 75 years of combined experience, our team has the expertise to handle any lending scenario.

Craig Dres

Craig Dres

Director & CEO

MAcc (RMIT), BEc

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35+ years in banking & financeFounded Alliance Financial Group in 2005Former senior roles at NAB, AXA, Rams Group

With over 35 years of experience in banking and finance, Craig founded Alliance Financial Group in 2005 with a vision to provide truly independent financial advice to Australians.

Craig's career spans senior roles at NAB, AXA Group, Rams Group, and Caterpillar Inc, giving him deep insight into both retail and commercial lending. He started Alliance Financial Group with a focus on residential lending before expanding into commercial and development finance.

As Director and CEO, Craig leads a team of experienced brokers who share his commitment to finding the right financial solution for every client, drawing on access to over 70 lenders across the market.

Specialties

Residential Home LoansCommercial FinanceBusiness StrategyClient Relationship Management
Teo Torrelli

Teo Torrelli

Commercial & Development Finance Broker

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40+ years as a commercial mortgage broker3,500+ clients assistedPLAN Australia Hall of Fame inducteeAccredited with 30+ bank & 20+ private lenders

Teo Torrelli brings over 40 years of experience as a commercial mortgage broker, having assisted more than 3,500 clients throughout his distinguished career. His accounting background provides a unique analytical edge in structuring complex finance solutions.

A PLAN Australia Hall of Fame inductee, Teo is accredited with over 30 bank lenders and 20+ private lenders, giving his clients unparalleled access to funding options. He specialises in complex, commercial, and high-net-worth applications that require creative structuring.

Teo is also known for his generosity — he donates his income from every home loan settlement to The Salvation Army, combining professional excellence with a commitment to giving back to the community.

Specialties

Construction & Development FinanceCommercial Property LoansHigh-Net-Worth ApplicationsPrivate LendingComplex Deal Structuring
Michael Helper

Michael Helper

Commercial and Development Finance Broker

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Michael is a dedicated commercial and development finance broker at Alliance Financial Group, helping clients navigate the complexities of commercial lending. With a focus on delivering tailored solutions, Michael works closely with business owners, developers, and investors to secure the right funding for their projects.

Specialties

Commercial FinanceDevelopment FinanceBusiness Lending
Joel Cooper

Joel Cooper

Commercial and Development Finance Broker

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Joel specialises in commercial and development finance, bringing energy and dedication to every client engagement. He works with property developers, business owners, and investors to structure finance solutions that align with their goals and timelines.

Specialties

Commercial FinanceDevelopment FinanceProperty Investment
Daniel Kelly

Daniel Kelly

Commercial and Development Finance Broker

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Daniel is an experienced commercial and development finance broker who prides himself on understanding each client's unique financial situation. He leverages Alliance Financial Group's extensive lender panel to find competitive solutions across commercial property, development, and business lending.

Specialties

Commercial FinanceDevelopment FinanceAsset Finance
Pascal Mao

Pascal Mao

Marketing Assistant

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Pascal supports the Alliance Financial Group team with marketing initiatives, client communications, and business development activities, ensuring the team's expertise reaches the clients who need it most.

Specialties

Marketing & CommunicationsClient RelationsBusiness Development

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