Sydney, 30 Oct 2024 – Bellmont is proud to announce the appointment of Michael Block as Chief Investment Officer. With over 40 years of experience in investment management, Michael is a highly respected industry figure, bringing unparalleled expertise to the Bellmont team.

Michael’s impressive career includes 8 years as Chief Investment Officer at the $11 billion Australian Catholic Super as well as a number of other CIO and senior investment roles positions at Super funds including Mine Super and Nambawan Super. Michael is a regular contributor to industry publications and is currently serving as Adjunct Industry Professor at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS). His depth of knowledge and proven track record of investment success will further enhance Bellmont's Investment strategies, improving outcomes for clients.

Michael will oversee all aspects of Bellmont's Investment Strategy and Portfolio Management and will be working alongside an experienced investment team consisting of Peter Bell, Daniel Deverich, David Montuoro and Chris Lioutas. We will continue to work closely with the Genium team as we deepen our own capabilities.

"We are thrilled to have Michael join us. His extensive experience will strengthen our investment processes and help us continue delivering superior results for our clients," said David Montuoro Co-founder and Director of Bellmont. "His appointment will strengthen Bellmont's capabilities, reduce keyman risk and position Bellmont for our next phase of growth."

Bellmont is committed to delivering excellence in investment outcomes for clients, maintaining its position at the forefront of the managed account space, and Michael’s expertise will play a key role in achieving this goal.

For more information, please contact:

David Montuoro
02 8042 1990
dmontuoro@bellmontsecurities.com.au

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Founded in 2006, Bellmont partners with advice businesses to create genuinely customised, cost-effective, transparent, managed account portfolio solutions - improving client outcomes, and leaving advisers more time to spend on their core competency of clients and strategy.