About SIRA Group

SIRA Group is a boutique AFSL holder supporting established financial advisers and accounting professionals seeking greater control and flexibility in how they operate their businesses.

We provide a licensing structure designed for advisers who want to maintain control of their practice while benefiting from the framework, compliance and support of an experienced AFSL and accountants offering limited advice to their SMSF clients.

Advisers working together under the support of the SIRA Group AFSL

Our approach

SIRA Group is designed to support established advisory businesses seeking greater flexibility in how they operate.

We provide the structure, compliance framework and operational support required under an AFSL, while allowing advisers to maintain control of their business, client relationships and strategic direction.

Who we work with:

Financial planners and advisers

Established advisers seeking to run their own practice while operating under a supportive and experienced AFSL structure.

Accountants

Accountants requiring a limited license/authorisation to advise their SMSF clients.

Financial markets practitioners

Advisers and specialists operating in complex market environments who value autonomy in structuring and managing their business.

Established experience

SIRA Group has been supporting financial professionals for over two decades.

Since obtaining its AFSL in 2005, the business has focused on delivering a high quality, personalised service, evolving its offering to support advisers operating as boutique practices.

Key people

David BannisterPrincipal
David is the founder and Principal of SIRA Group, with almost 40 years of experience in the financial services industry.

He holds a Bachelor of Business (Finance) and a Graduate Diploma of Applied Finance
and Investment.

He formed a part of the group who founded the Self Managed Super Fund Association and is a Fellow of the that institution, a Fellow of the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment and one of the longest standing members of the Financial Advice Association Australia.

His experience spans technical, advisory and leadership roles across respected
organisations including private wealth firms, banking and funds management.

Catherine CrackGeneral Manager
Catharine is an experienced compliance, risk and governance professional with over 30 years in the financial services industry.

She has worked with ASIC, Professional Standards with FPA (now FAAA), in Financial Planning Policy with CPA Australia, financial advice within the banking environment and in compliance and risk management with a boutique advice and funds management licensee.

Catharine specialises in translating regulatory requirements into practical policies and frameworks, supporting advisers and stakeholders in maintaining effective compliance and operational standards.

Liam RuttySenior Compliance Officer
With more than two decades of experience across administration, paraplanning, financial advising, and compliance, Liam brings a practical, end‑to‑end understanding of the advice process.

As Senior Compliance Officer for SIRA Group, Liam partners closely with advisers to help them achieve strong business outcomes while confidently meeting regulatory obligations.

Known for his collaborative approach, Liam is committed to providing clear, pragmatic guidance to support your business.

Advisers discussing financial services documentation during a consultation

Lets work together.

Mailing address

Level 5/447 Collins Street, Melbourne 3000

Phone number

+61 3 9909 7018