Brendan Johnson is a seasoned business adviser, strategy specialist, and board director with more than 25 years of experience in financial services.
At Encore Advisory, Brendan works closely with advice business owners to unlock growth, solve complex challenges, and build better, more sustainable businesses.
With deep expertise in licensee management, strategic transformation, and wealth distribution, Brendan brings a rare combination of board-level insight and practical execution support. He has led some of Australia’s largest advice networks, spearheaded enterprise-wide transformations, and advised hundreds of advice businesses across every stage of growth.
“Our goal is to help businesses perform better financially while also helping the people working in the business feel more confident and supported.”
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With a passion for helping business owners achieve their ambitions, Brendan focuses on creating client-centric business models designed to endure beyond their founders. What sets Brendan apart is his calm, clear-headed approach and genuine commitment to working with good people to achieve great outcomes – professionally and personally.
Outside of work, Brendan’s enthusiasm for sport and the outdoors shines through. Whether paddling along the stunning stretch from Freshwater Beach to Manly on his stand-up paddleboard or cheering on his favourite teams – the Canberra Raiders, GWS Giants, and ACT Brumbies – you’ll find him fully immersed in his passions. Brendan’s ability to balance his professional achievements with his personal interests reflects the energy and dedication he brings to every facet of his life.