Kris has over 16 years' experience in the business advisory, accounting and taxation industry. His initial years were spent with WHK Group and PKF before founding Simmons Livingstone & Associates in 2013.

As Managing Partner, Kris has steered the firm to success, being instrumental in expansion of the firms client base and subsequent recruitment to increase the professional team size.

He brings his extensive experience within a variety of areas of business services and compliance, and has a proven track record of success with clients from a variety of sectors. Not only is Kris a an exceptionally valuable asset to the firm, his business advice is invaluable for professional service clients, from a financial perspective.

Kris places a strong focus on:

• structuring, capital gains tax, acquisition due diligence and technical income tax issues
• business services and compliance, with a proven track record across a variety of sectors
• business development and growth

Kris is a forward thinking person who is dedicated to providing his clients with the best possible outcome in all situations. With a keen eye for detail, he ensures nothing is overlooked, so that client outcomes are maximised.

Kris has a young family and outside of work, when he’s not spending valuable time with the family, you’ll find him on the golf course or sampling a brew with the guys.

Simon began his career at PKF and several boutique accounting firms. He has established his reputation for excellent accounting consultancy, which has spanned over 13 years.

Simon is a passionate business advisor, specialising in:

• consulting services
• establishment and ongoing assistance to charities
• corporate structuring
• taxation & accounting.

Simons personable service and attention to detail ensures his professional relationships remain strong.  As a partner at Simmons Livingstone, Simon has lead the substantial growth of the firms large corporate space.

Through his sporting connections, Simon also has a strong reputation as an industry leader for professional sports men and women, representing sporting players and companies involved in various professional sporting federations and leagues.

Simon is a former representative golfer, and still enjoys a round most weeks. An avid sports enthusiast, you’ll find him kicking back with a red wine if there’s a good game on.

Tom joined the Simmons Livingstone & Associates team to head the financial planning division in 2015. 

Tom has a passion for providing quality advice and exceptional service.

He is driven to:

• change a clients future for the better
• creating deeply personal relationships with each individual.
• be a point of contact for all major decisions in life is his objective.

His approachable and trustworthy demeanour makes his service enjoyable and ensures a relaxed environment for decision making about financial matters.

Tom's extensive network of allied professional services provide the same level of outstanding consultancy, so clients can be assured that any financial problem or opportunity will be addressed with Tom's help.

Outside of work, Tom likes to be outdoors. He plays football and golf amongst other things. You will also find him enjoying good food and good beer with good friends.

Sam is our newest Partner to the Simmons Livingstone & Associates team, working with Tom in our Financial Planning division. 

Sam has a strong passion to educate and inform his clients about the importance of financial planning and getting started early. 

He is focused on:

• working with clients to best manage the future of their financial health
• making sure his clients get started early 
• be a point of contact for all major decisions his clients have to make about their financial health. 

Sam's greatest asset is his ability to support his clients to better financial wealth using his extensive network.