Martin Baker

Martin Baker
Partner

Martin is a dedicated and passionate investment adviser with an extensive background in the financial services industry. With years of experience and a commitment to delivering exceptional results, he has built a reputation as a trusted expert in investment advice.

Specialising in creating tailored investment portfolios, Martin strongly emphasises understanding clients’ unique goals and objectives. His in-depth knowledge of the markets and companies he recommends, and their industries allows him to provide insightful, timely updates to keep clients engaged and informed about their investments.

In the face of turbulent markets, Martin is known for his adaptability and willingness to reassess investment strategies as new information becomes available. Successfully navigating the financial challenges presented by the COVID pandemic, he has developed a keen eye for identifying opportunities and potential risks.

In recent times Martin has moved to a more cautious and defensive approach for his strategies in response to current market conditions. This guidance comes at a time when one of the major banks has issued a fixed-rate bond with a 6.7% return, while the long-term returns for superannuation investments average around 7% per annum*. By staying abreast of market changes and trends, Martin continues to provide valuable insights and recommendations to help clients make informed decisions and protect their investments during uncertain times.

Martin’s impressive list of qualifications includes a Professional Diploma in Stockbroking, Superannuation Accreditation, and Securities and Managed Investments Accreditation from Deakin University. He has also earned a Margin Lending and Geared Investments Qualification from Kaplan Professional and a Portfolio Management Certificate from Macquarie University. As a Practitioner Member of the Stockbrokers and Financial Advisers Association, Martin consistently demonstrates his commitment to professional excellence.

Martin is proud to be a part of the Stonehouse Group, a privately-owned company known for making a real difference in the lives of its clients. His clients’ testimonials and success stories speak to the impact of his work.

One of the highlights of Martin’s career has been the opportunity to work alongside his son, Declan, a rare and cherished experience.

Serving clients across Australia, Martin is available for appointments both in person and remotely. Locally, he can be found at the Noosa, Brisbane, and Sydney offices, where he continues to provide unparalleled investment advice to help clients achieve their financial goals.

I am writing this after having Martin Baker as my personal financial adviser for more than three years. His service is so good I have followed him from previous employers as a sign of my loyalty to his professional work and advice.

Martin has a very easy and engaging manner when discussing something I would otherwise consider a dry topic – financial issues. He has always known the level of detail I need and provides relevant advice and market information on a very regular basis. He also knows me well enough to often provide an easy summary of the issue where I need to make a decision. I will admit I am not always diligent in responding or being easy to contact, but Martin’s level of professionalism is such that he will follow up where required. He also provides regular reviews of my investments and chosen strategies to meet the changing market climate.

I am very happy with the advice and service Martin has provided over the years and feel that my personal superannuation is in a much healthier state than it had been with my employer fund. I hope this relationship continues for the years to come. I would not hesitate in recommending Martin to other potential investors.

Carl Hubbard

I had a little knowledge of how shares worked but little experience or interest in investing in the market. I used to review my Superannuation statement once a year for a few minutes and say to myself; I really must get more active in managing my super this and the following year I engaged Martin.

I have learnt a lot from taking control of my Superannuation; I now have an appreciation of what makes a sound investment. Martin keeps me informed of any issues that may impact the companies I invest in and provides unbiased opinions and advice and is not pushy. He does not hide behind a fund manager or dish up excuses. I trust Martin, he has managed my share portfolio in my Superannuation Fund and has consistently outperformed my previous Queensland public offer super fund company over the last four years.

Bob Fowler

When I first met with Martin to discuss my financial future I thought I had a good handle on my financial position. It turns out I did not. Martin asked me a number of questions about my superannuation situation and I was quite embarrassed that I could not answer many of his questions. My husband and I have a self-managed super fund, and a financial planner with another firm. As my husband has a financial background, he had an immediate understanding and spoke the language of our financial advisors. I attended all meetings, thought I understood the conversation and concurred with all provided recommendations and decisions. So it was a surprise to me to discover just how little I actually knew about my financial position and direction.

With my husband’s full support, I decided to set up a portfolio with Martin in my own name, to complement that which I had with my husband, with the specific intention of not only increasing its value but also enabling me and educating me on investing and financial direction. After a short period of working together I am delighted to say we have achieved both objectives. Most importantly working with Martin has helped educate me and increase my awareness such that I can more actively and effectively contribute to the planning discussions on our self-managed fund in addition to making informed decisions on my own fund.

Martin provides me regular updates with timely information, advice and options. He happily answers my many questions and respects my decisions, even if I occasionally slightly deviate from his recommended option. I thank him for his encouragement and support and am very happy to recommend his financial services.

Susan Welch