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“I spend more time upfront understanding the client’s goals, risk tolerance and long-term plans, even if that means extra conversations or education along the way”
Ayaan Ismail, Infinity Group Australia
Ayaan Ismail has built a reputation beyond her years. The finance strategist at Infinity Group Australia was named an MPA Rising Star for 2026 after settling $25.6 million in a single month and earning recognition for the way she guides clients through complex financial decisions.
Ayaan did not begin with a rigid career blueprint. Early on, she focused on learning, saying yes to opportunities and identifying where she could add genuine value. Over time, curiosity turned into conviction. She grew passionate about understanding finance properly, giving advice shaped to the individual and building trust that extends beyond the transaction.
What began as opportunity became deliberate. The common thread has been effort and a clear commitment to helping people make informed decisions about their financial future.
The complexity of Ayaan’s role drives her. She works with first-home buyers, seasoned investors and high-net-worth clients, each with distinct risk profiles and goals. Balancing that complexity with the responsibility of acting in a client’s best interest is central to how she operates.
96 Eugaree Street, Southport, QLD 4215
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Ayaan Ismail
Finance Strategist Infinity Group Australia
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“My strongest professional quality is my work ethic, closely followed by my ability to break down complex financial situations and explain them in a simple, clear way”
Ayaan Ismail, Infinity Group Australia
2021
2022–2024
2025
2026
2024–Present
Started at Infinity Group as a client concierge with no residential lending experience
2021
Promoted to broker support and began upskilling
2022–2024
Promoted to financial strategist
2025
Settled $25 million in loans
2026
Finance Strategist at Infinity Group Australia
2024–Present
Assistant Vice President and Senior Broker at MJ Hall & Company since 2018
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Milestones
Aug 2022
Milestones
Sept 2021
Feb 2022
Apr 2022
Jul 2022
Aug
2022
Suncorp Bank introduces Solar Home Bonus offer for customers who are choosing renewable energy for their homes
Sept 2021
Month-on-month market share growth commences
Feb 2022
Suncorp Bank wins the Canstar award for most outstanding value in investment loans
Apr 2022
Suncorp Bank wins Money Magazine’s Bank of the Year and Business Bank of the Year awards for the fifth year in a row
Jul 2022
Suncorp Bank’s turnaround times are the lowest they have ever been. The lender becomes Australia’s first certified carbon neutral bank for both its operation and transaction services
Aug 2022
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“I deal with this by slowing the process down rather than rushing it,” she says. “I spend more time upfront understanding the client’s goals, risk tolerance and long-term plans, even if that means extra conversations or education along the way.”
Education sits at the core of her approach. She does not want clients simply agreeing to a structure. She wants them understanding it. Mortgage broking can feel overwhelming, particularly when large sums and unfamiliar lending structures are involved. Ayaan prioritises explanation and conversation so clients feel confident in their decisions.
Preparation underpins that philosophy. Ayaan stays on top of lender appetite, credit settings and policy adjustments so the guidance she provides reflects the full lending landscape. When criteria change or timelines tighten, she relies on direct communication. The settlement milestone reflects that discipline. Recording over $25 million in one month marked the strongest metric of her career. Still, she views the Rising Star award as the more meaningful achievement. The award captures the standard she sets for herself.
“My strongest professional quality is my work ethic, closely followed by my ability to break down complex financial situations and explain them in a simple, clear way,” she says.
Before accreditation, Ayaan worked in broker support, learning the detail behind every deal from the ground up. That period shaped her technical foundation and strengthened her judgement. Mentors encouraged her to understand the reasoning behind each recommendation. That emphasis on the ‘why’ continues to guide how she advises clients.
Ayaan credits experienced advisers with accelerating her learning curve and helping her avoid costly mistakes early. Their guidance gave her the confidence to step into opportunity sooner than she otherwise might have.
Relative inexperience has also worked in her favour. It keeps her curious and makes her relatable to first-home buyers navigating unfamiliar territory. She approaches each file with focus, determined that no detail be overlooked and no assumption left unchecked.
Being named a Rising Star has strengthened her resolve.
“It’s given me the confidence to aim higher and dream bigger, while also reinforcing that long-term success isn’t about quick wins. It’s about consistency, dedication and showing up every day,” she says.