About Us
Strategic Mortgage Brokers is an established Financial Broking Firm with a focus on creating ongoing, long lasting, trusted relationships with our clients, partners and advisory consultants.
Our team core values are built around building and nurturing relationships, consistently acting with integrity, and always putting your best interests at the fore.
Our caring, customer-centric, and committed team are looking forward to engaging with you as we change your life by untangling your finance.
Our Team
Aaron Whybrow
Aaron understands the importance of providing the right guidance at the right time and prides himself in giving honest, tailored advise resulting in your objectives being met.
Having enjoyed 3 successful careers in his life, the learnings and skills from these have all come together giving you a mortgage broker with different yet highly essential skills.
As an Intensive Care Paediatrics & Adult nurse, Aaron understands that life can be fragile and that when dealing with individuals there is a need for empathy and genuine care.
His experience as a Medical Sales Rep reiterates that he knows that one needs the right equipment and tools to ensure the best outcome.
Aarons 3rd career choice is one that interestingly brings his nursing and process driven ideals together.
As member of the Finance Brokers Association of Australia (FBAA) you can be confident that your applications will be compliant and that he has the most up-to-date resources available to him.
With an MBA in Business Administration; a BN in Bachelor of Nursing; a Diploma of Finance and Certificate IV in Mortgage Broking; as well as a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, Aaron has the knowledge, skills and know how to ensure your needs are met, your journey is tailored and you achieve the results you want.
When Aaron is not in the office, he enjoys spending time with his wife and 3 beautiful children. You may be wondering …. where does the bagpiping mortgage broker come from? Of course, bagpiping is his hobby and passion!
Just as playing the bagpipes is driven by passion where all the musical elements need to work together, Aarons strength is bringing all of the financial elements together in a cohesive manner to make it easy, stress free and rewarding for you.
Karina Fox
George Hanania
Strategic Mortgage Broker
With over 5 years of dedicated experience in the mortgage industry, George Hanania is a seasoned professional known for his expertise and commitment to helping clients achieve their homeownership and investment dreams. As a highly skilled mortgage broker, George has successfully navigated the complexities of the lending market, assisting countless individuals in securing the best possible finance solutions.
George’s journey in the mortgage industry has been marked by a passion for delivering exceptional service and tailored financial guidance. Throughout his career, he has cultivated a deep understanding of the ever-evolving mortgage landscape, staying abreast of market trends, interest rates, and strategic lending options to provide clients with informed and tailored solutions.
Known for his strong negotiation skills, George has earned a reputation for securing competitive mortgage terms for his clients. Whether guiding first-time homebuyers through the process or assisting seasoned investors in optimising their financing strategies, George is committed to ensuring a smooth and seamless experience for every client.
When not strategising his client’s financial success, you can find George eyeing the lasts Football (Soccer) and NRL stats, hitting the gym, or spending time with his fiancé experiencing different cuisines all across Sydney.
Elise Urpis
Strategic Mortgage Broker
With over 15 years of extensive experience in the finance industry, including a dedicated 5 years as a Mortgage Broker, Elise Urpis brings a wealth of knowledge to help you navigate the complexities of your financial journey.
Elise’s passion lies in empowering individuals through their finance journey, ensuring they comprehend their finance needs, and turning those dreams into reality. As a dedicated professional, Elise goes above and beyond to find personalised, tailored, and strategic solutions for each client, ensuring your financial goals are not only met but exceeded.
Elise’s friendly, compassionate, and helpful touch sets her apart in the professional landscape.
When not strategising her client’s financial success, you can find Elise spending some quality, fun-filled, family time with her husband and two energetic young boys.
Ish Chondon
Strategic Mortgage Broker
With over a decade of experience across banking and lending, Ish understands that
finance is more than numbers on a page. It’s the foundation for the life you want to
build.
His career started at ANZ and Commonwealth Bank, where he spent years in credit
assessment, risk analysis, and portfolio management. That experience gave him
something most brokers don’t have: a deep understanding of how lenders think, how
credit decisions are made, and how to structure a deal that actually works for the
client, not just the bank.
Ish’s strength is in the detail. Whether he’s working through a complex commercial transaction, navigating SMSF lending, or helping a family buy their first investment property, he takes the time to understand the full picture before recommending a path forward. His approach is built on clarity, honesty, and making sure every client feels confident in the decisions they’re making.
What makes Ish different is how he thinks. He doesn’t just look at today’s deal. He looks at where you want to be in five or ten years and works backwards from there. It’s strategic, it’s personal, and it’s the kind of guidance that makes a real difference to long-term outcomes.
When he’s not helping clients untangle their finances, Ish is a devoted father to two young children, a keen traveller, and someone who’s always learning, whether that’s exploring new ideas in finance, technology, or philosophy.
Charley Valher
Grant Merriel
Our Vision
Our Core Values
Relationship
We are committed to building long-term, trusted connections by providing support through collaboration, respect, and empathy.
Communication
We are committed to making conveying information proactively.
Integrity
We are committed to being a trusted advisor giving honest and authentic guidance; always acting with full transparency.
Growth
We are committed to always be learning both personally and professionally.
Abundance
We are committed to being generous with our thoughts and actions.
Solution Driven
We are committed to understanding your position and creating a strategy to achieve your outcome.
Fun
We are committed to infusing our work and interaction with energy, laughter, and joy.