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“Our mission is simple: we empower financial planners to spend more time building trust, deepening client relationships, and growing their business”
Chris Arthur, Bold Wealth
From early frontline roles across major bank and non-bank lenders to his current position as director, Northern Beaches at Catalyst Advisers, Jonathan Valentino has built a reputation for executing complex lending with precision and care.
Recognised nationally in MPA’s Top 100 Brokers in 2023, 2024 and 2025, Valentino is known for his calm, highly structured approach to sophisticated scenarios. He focuses on bespoke lending solutions for high-net-worth individuals, SMEs and expat/non-resident clients. He combines technical depth with a broad lender network to design the right structure, anticipate hurdles and keep deals moving.
Clients value the clarity of Valentino’s advice and the rigour of his process – from initial strategy and lender selection through approval and settlement – resulting in a smooth, well-managed experience.
Beyond his personal book, Valentino leads and mentors a high-performing lending team within Catalyst Group, one of Australia’s fastest-growing financial services firms with over a billion dollars in loans under management, as well as high standards of service, responsiveness and execution.
While industry accolades are appreciated, Valentino measures success by the trust and outcomes he delivers: removing friction for clients, navigating complexity with confidence and continually lifting the bar for his team and the broader industry.
Level 4, 2 Bligh St., Sydney, NSW 2000
1300 411 455
jonathan.valentino@catalyst.com.au
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-valentino-catalyst
https://www.catalyst.com.au
Jonathan Valentino
Director, Northern Beaches
Catalyst Advisers
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“Whether I’m in a strategy session or a hiring meeting, I try to lead with understanding. Financial planners are under immense pressure, and so are our internal teams. The best way to earn trust is to truly listen”
Chris Arthur,
Bold Wealth
2017
2018
2023
2024
2025
Commenced in a credit role at Catalyst Advisers
2017
Won a place on the Top Young Brokers Under 30 list
2018
Ranked No. 79 on MPA’s Top 100 Brokers list
Promoted to Director, Northern Beaches at Catalyst Advisers
2023
Ranked No. 9 on MPA’s Top 100 Brokers list
2024
Ranked No. 8 on MPA’s Top 100 Brokers list
2025
Assistant Vice President and Senior Broker at MJ Hall & Company since 2018
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Aug 2022
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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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