Meet the team

Cameron Peck

Director and Principal Adviser

0400 440 128  |  cpeck@safeguardlife.com.au

Cameron established Safeguard Life focussing on quality advice regarding complex business issues for business owners and individuals. He has been in the finance and insurance sector since 1998, over this time developing deep and long term relationships with his clients. Cameron is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP©) with the Financial Planning Association of Australia, before which he completed a Bachelor of Business (Accounting) at Monash and Chartered Accounting (CA) qualifications with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Australia. His passion for technical advice and delivering positive outcomes for his clients are what sets him apart.  Cameron is married with three crazy children, he’s an avid Western Bulldogs supporter and loves his golf, skiing and any other sport he can find time for.

Mark Butler

Director and Principal Adviser

0418 778 899  |  mbutler@safeguardlife.com.au

Mark has been in the Financial Services Industry since 2002 and is a qualified Financial Planner.  In 2016 he joined Safeguard Life after an extensive time as a Partner at another firm where he started in the Industry.  He has a wide network of contacts and clients and enjoys fostering those relationships as well as meeting and creating new ones.  His primary focus is to protect clients families and their business interests by ensuring they have the right Insurance in place for financial peace of mind.   His knowledge of Insurance allows him to make the whole process from application to potential claim as smooth as possible, keeping it simple for clients. Mark has a passion for all sports and more so these days likes to get out on the golf course down the Peninsula in a challenge to reduce his rather inflamed handicap.

Mark Staggs

Principal Adviser

0410 340 866  |  mstaggs@safeguardlife.com.au

Mark has a strong history in the finance and insurance industry having commenced in 2001 as a Financial Planner. Mark started his Insurance advice business in 2004 and then in 2019 merged his business with Safeguard Life. He has a passion for providing clients with personal and business insurance advice to protect them, their family and their assets. Mark specializes in assisting his clients claim when the issues arises and has personal claims experience having claimed himself after suffering a serious heart event in 2015.  Mark is married with 2 Sons and enjoys spending his spare time –  drinking red wine /watching his Sons grow up / catching up with Friends and Family.

Jason Turner

Principal Adviser

0497 638 005   |  jturner@safeguardlife.com.au

Jason has worked in the Financial Services Industry since 2007, beginning his career as an adviser in 2013. Over the years, he built a reputation for offering comprehensive financial advice, later narrowing his focus to specialize in Personal and Business Insurance. Driven by a passion for safeguarding clients and their loved ones, Jason is committed to providing tailored insurance solutions that offer peace of mind and secure financial protection for individuals, families, and businesses.  Jason values the journey of working closely with his clients, building long-lasting relationships that extend from the initial consultation to ongoing support and claims management. Outside of his professional life, Jason enjoys spending quality time with his family, playing tennis, traveling, and, when the Melbourne weather allows, escaping the city on his motorcycle.

Stella Inzillo

Administration and Compliance Manager

0385 954 170  |  sinzillo@safeguardlife.com.au

Stella is our office & compliance administration manager working from the Melbourne office. She has over 30 years’ experience in the financial planning industry, working for medium to large sized organisations. Stella’s role is to ensure our customers experience a smooth and positive journey throughout the process.  She loves to travel and on weekends loves to watch her children play sports and catch up with family and friends.

Amanda Leslie

Client Service Specialist and Paraplanner

0385 954 170  |  aleslie@safeguardlife.com.au

Amanda has a strong background in the financial services industry, bringing a wealth of personal insurance knowledge and experience to her role at Safeguard Life. Amanda’s expertise in navigating insurance products and drafting advice documents enables her to support the team in delivering quality client advice.  She takes pride in ensuring that clients feel valued, informed, and supported throughout every step of the process. Outside of the office, Amanda is an avid reader, enjoys discovering new foods, and stays active by hitting the gym.

Amy Parkes

Administration and Compliance Manager

0385 954 170  |  aparkes@safeguardlife.com.au

Amy is our office & compliance administration manager working from the Beaumaris office. Amy is very hands on, takes pride in her role and loves to be busy. Her role with Safeguard Life ensures a seamless experience from the beginning. Prior to joining Safeguard Life, Amy worked in similar roles for a small business and a medium-large sized accounting firm. Amy is married with two children who are Essendon supporters.

Jack McNamara

Adviser Support

0385 954 170  |  jmcnamara@safeguardlife.com.au

Jack has begun his professional career with Safeguard, commencing in 2022.  Jack enjoys spending time with clients, being involved in complex product research and construction of formal advice.  Currently studying Commerce at university, Jack is driven by a strong interest in the financial services industry.  At Safeguard he enjoys being an integral part of the team to help clients achieve peace of mind through tailored insurance solutions. With a knack for building meaningful relationships, he strives to make the process simple and stress-free. Outside of work and study, Jack is passionate about sports, he’s a dedicated Essendon supporter and loves playing and following cricket. He enjoys staying active, spending time with family and friends, walking his dog, and following his favourite sports.

Haley Ballingall

Haley is a Chartered Accountant and Chartered Tax Adviser and has worked with many business to assist with their Accounting, Bookkeeping and Advisory needs since 2001.  Outside of work Haley enjoys spending time with family and friends and running around after her two children.