About Danton

We focus on client education and collaborative, informed decision making

After gaining more than 30 years combined financial services experience working in Europe, the UK and Australia; whilst designing their own lifestyles, Andrew Johnston and Gareth Daniels saw the chance to help others to make the most of their opportunities to create the lifestyle they want. With shared values and a logical, conservative approach to wealth creation, Danton Wealth Strategies is the vehicle that enables them to ‘preach what they practice’.

Gareth
Daniels

Director,
Senior Advisor
CFP ®
ADFS (Fin Plan)
Ba Hons Modern History Economic
History & Politics

Gareth has worked in financial services for more than 15 years both in the UK and Australia. He knows that maximising the opportunity to generate income whilst creating genuine wealth is a challenge for most people. With this in mind, Gareth takes a common sense, strategic approach to providing solutions. These are designed to give clients the tools, knowledge and ongoing support they need to ensure that they can create the lifestyle that they want to live. Gareth, his wife and their two young children live on the coast in Victoria and enjoy spending time at the beach and camping whenever possible.

Andrew
Johnston

Director,
Senior Advisor
Bachelor of Finance (Hons)
AFMA Diploma of Financial Markets
IAQ Investments Administration Qualification (UK)

Andrew brings 15 years’ experience across investment markets in a variety of trading and advisory roles in commodities, foreign exchange, precious metals, rates and fixed income. He spent a decade working for UBS Investment Bank and Family Office Wealth Management Divisions in London, Zurich, New York and Singapore before returning to Australia with his young family in 2013. He is driven by a desire to bring this global experience and broad knowledge base to help clients holistically understand their investment challenges. Danton Wealth Strategies seeks to creatively partner with all our clients to produce solutions that are outcome driven specific to their understanding and comfort levels.

Max
Watkinson

0421763009
Master of Financial Planning
Graduate Diploma of Financial Planning
Bachelor of Business (Finance)

Max has more than five years’ experience in the financial services industry and specialises in providing strategic financial advice to individuals, families and business owners with complex financial circumstances. He works closely with clients to develop tailored strategies across superannuation, investments, retirement planning and wealth protection, helping them make informed decisions with confidence.

Passionate about building long-term relationships, Max takes the time to understand what matters most to each client and the goals they want to achieve. He believes great financial advice is about more than managing money. It is about providing clarity, creating opportunities and helping clients build financial security for themselves and future generations.

Michael
Barlow

Associate Director,
Brisbane
Advanced Diploma of Financial Planning

With more than 25 years of experience across financial planning, wealth management and professional services, Michael has built a reputation for developing trusted relationships and helping businesses and clients achieve long-term success.

Having held senior leadership roles and successfully operated his own financial planning practice for over two decades, Michael brings a unique combination of technical knowledge, commercial experience and strategic insight. He is passionate about supporting clients, advisers and professional partners through every stage of their financial journey while maintaining a strong focus on service, integrity and long-term outcomes.

James
Barlow

Provisional Financial Adviser
Bachelor of Business (Finance/Marketing)
Graduate Diploma of Financial Planning

James is passionate about helping clients make informed financial decisions with confidence. He supports advice across superannuation, investments, insurance and retirement planning, with a focus on delivering clear and practical strategies tailored to each client’s circumstances and objectives.

Known for his approachable nature and commitment to understanding the needs of each client, James enjoys simplifying complex financial concepts and helping individuals and families navigate important decisions with clarity and confidence.