Where Industry Experience Meets Practical Solutions
We’re a consulting firm with over 24 years of specialty knowledge across the financial services landscape.
This spans licensee management, including regulatory enforcement action, advice and practice growth, as well as retail distribution.
We’ve helped multiple businesses apply for an AFSL with a 100% success rate and assisted with their transitions from all sizes of dealer groups to self-licensed operational status. Our focus has been assisting small businesses with licence applications and micro-AFSL compliance support services.
Our clients have said they value having a partner that can tackle both strategic planning and technical details. Understanding the pressures and conflicting demands of running a financial practice means we focus on solutions that go beyond just compliance.
We’re also pleased to be recognised by industry peers as a finalist in the IFA Compliance Consultant of the Year awards.
Our Team
Alistair Hemming
Founder | Director
Alistair, the founder of Zaju & Company, established the firm in 2018. With over two decades of experience in the planning industry, he brings a wealth of expertise to both our team and our clients. Alistair holds qualifications in Business, Financial Planning, and Finance and Mortgage Broking Management. He has acted as a responsible manager, passed the financial adviser exam, and met all bridging course requirements. As a member of the Financial Advice Association of Australia, Alistair ensures that Zaju & Company adheres to the highest industry standards. His leadership and innovative approach are key drivers of ours and our client’s ongoing success.
Sarah Lee
Compliance Consultant
Sarah brings over 20 years of industry experience and a strong foundation in Financial Planning to our team. Having successfully passed the financial adviser exam, she excels in licensee management and supervisory compliance functions, including advice reviews and remediation projects. Sarah is dedicated to providing comprehensive support to advisers, helping them navigate complex financial landscapes with confidence.
Siobhan Richards
Head of Marketing & Operations
With over 20 years of experience in senior roles in the insurance and not-for-profit sectors, Siobhan brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership to our team. Her diverse qualifications in Marketing, Leadership and Management, and Visual Arts enable her to craft innovative, customer-centric brand, communications, and CX strategies. Siobhan is also dedicated to enhancing operational efficiencies, always ensuring the client remains at the heart of everything we do.