Coronis Mortgage & Finance appoints new GM

Guglielmino, who joined the brokerage in January from his role as national sales manager of Melbourne-based brokerage Inovayt, is now responsible for the leadership of Coronis’s mortgage broking and business team, as well as creating and implementing the strategic direction of the business, relationship and business management, and a range of compliance and regulatory matters.

He has more than 10 years of experience in financial services, having been a home finance manager at Westpac, the action head of lending at planning firm IOOF Holdings and the head of broker operations at brokerage Loan Gallery Finance.

Commenting on his appointment, Coronis group chief executive Karuna Mazzocchi said: “We are thrilled to welcome Mark to the leadership team at Coronis.

Mark’s extensive experience and expertise in the finance sector alongside his passion for delivering exceptional service makes him the perfect fit for this role and the Coronis Group as a whole.

“We are eager to see how Mark’s leadership will continue to elevate our mortgage and finance business and further our mission of providing tailored, client-focused solutions alongside offering premium support to our team and franchise partners," Mazzocchi said.

“As we continue to expand nationwide, Mark’s knowledge and leadership will be a great contribution towards our growth and success. We are excited to see Mark continue to change lives for the better at Coronis.”

Guglielmino told The Adviser he was drawn to Coronis Mortgage & Finance’s general manager role having seen "how much potential the business has to be an industry leader in mortgage broking".

"I’m excited] to be part of the growth journey that is ahead," he said.

“The company’s shared values of making a difference to our clients by providing holistic service and advice through our auxiliary business units resonates with me, as I’ve seen firsthand the positive impact our industry has on our clients.”

The brokerage looks to double its mortgage and finance team’s headcount throughout the year while continuing to expand its resources and capabilities.

Guglielmino stated the brokerage aims to hit $1 billion settlements per year over the next five years and expand its team to “over 20 brokers” along with establishing further leadership positions such as team leaders, business development managers, and “further operational support with career pathways for brokers to move into leadership and other roles within the business.

“We will be expanding into other states becoming a national business and we have mentorship support internally and externally to assist our brokers[’] growth,” he said.

"We’ve added two brokers to our team already in the first three months and we’ve also now implemented an offshore support staff team to support our brokers to service more clients and focus on the vital advice component of their roles.”

Since the appointment, Coronis has reportedly tripled its lodgement volumes over the first three months of 2024, with April lodgements doubling on April 2023.

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