Meet Our People

By looking after only a small group of clients we are able to take the  time to get to know you and your family and understand what is most important to you.

Meet our people

Over 25 years’ experience in the finance and investment industry

 Since 2003 Joanne has been advising clients on strategies to build and protect their wealth and assist in wealth transfer to the next generation. Joanne is the founder of Alto Wealth and has extensive experience in guiding family groups, individuals and non-profit organisations in structuring their finances efficiently and growing and managing their wealth for their future and for future generations.

Joanne Kenderes – Principal Alto Wealth

Joanne Kenderes

Prior to Alto Wealth Joanne established the Sydney practice of Grant Thornton Private Wealth in 2016 after more than 10 years advising clients at Macquarie Bank and Goldman Sachs JBWere. She previously held roles in funds management at Perpetual and Colonial First State, both in Sydney and London. The unique combination of Joanne’s Investment Banking background and professional services experience enable her to help clients structure their finances most tax-effectively and create investment portfolios specifically designed for her client’s objectives and circumstances.

Joanne’s Qualifications

Joanne is a Certified Financial Planner, holds a Bachelor of Business – Finance (Distinction) from the University of Technology, Sydney and a Diploma of Financial Markets from Finsia.

Michelle Boot

With a proven track record in driving sustainable change through process optimization, technology integration, and strategic change management, Michelle is a versatile professional who has pivoted her career from helping corporates to helping people. Michelle’s background in management consulting and finance, coupled with international experience across various industries, equips her to deliver strategic financial guidance to individuals.

Skilled in aligning business processes with technology solutions to achieve desired outcomes, Michelle brings a unique perspective to financial planning. With a focus on personalized advice and tailored financial plans, she is dedicated to helping clients reach their financial goals through effective project management, stakeholder engagement, and post-implementation reviews.

Michelle’s Qualifications

Michelle qualified as a Chartered Accountant, holds a Bachelor of Economics (Accounting and Finance) from Macquarie University, Sydney, a Diploma of Financial Planning from Swinburne University, Melbourne and is a graduate member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Michelle Boot alto wealth

Michelle Boot – Alto Wealth