Partner In Business

We’re excited to introduce our latest Partner in Business, Alex Watson, founder of Funded Finance. Alex is someone who truly understands that great lending outcomes aren’t just about rates or approvals — they’re about clarity, communication, and long‑term strategy. We sat down with Alex to learn more about his journey, his business, and what makes Funded Finance different.

Empire has had a long-standing relationship with Rothgard Financial Partners, in fact, one that pre-dates Empire itself! Over many years of working alongside Gino and his team, we’ve seen first‑hand the quality of the relationships they build with their clients.  We are excited to have them feature as our Partner in Business in this month's newsletter.

Rivers focuses on providing great-value general insurance solutions that work.  These solutions are delivered to both individuals and businesses that have been part of the communities in which we have lived and worked for many years.

Boost IT works with small businesses as an extension of their own team delivering an IT department on demand. Client’s use our IT solutions and expertise to enhance capability and cyber security, as well as drive innovation and efficiency.

Cornerstone Advice provides financial planning and mortgage broking services.  They specialise in working with busy families and professionals to establish a financial roadmap that maximises their financial opportunities alongside establishing a backup plan to protect against the unexpected.

GRAF-X Design Suite is a graphic design agency based out of Brisbane servicing clients anywhere and everywhere.  Their clients vary widely, both in size (micro and small businesses through to large multinationals) and across a huge range of industries