Meet the Maxfin team

Banking and Finance for over 40 years

Russell Maxwell

Director & Finance Broker

Russell has worked in banking and finance for over 40 years, including Senior roles with St George Bank, Advance Leasing, Bank SA and Beneficial Finance.


He has a high level of experience and expertise in all forms of lending and is ideally positioned to address the needs of his clients. Russell can become your personal Relationship Manager for all of your borrowing requirements.


He holds a Diploma of Business (Accounting) and a Diploma of Financial Services. Russell can be contacted on +61 408 717 172 or russell@maxfin.com.au

Rebecca Tickner

Finance Broker

Rebecca holds a Certificate IV in Finance & Mortgage Broking and brings a genuine passion for finance, property and long-term wealth creation.
She takes a holistic approach to leading, working closely with each client to understand their full financial picture and goals. Whether it’s their first home, investment property, or financial restructure, Rebecca delivers tailored solutions designed for both immediate needs and future growth.
Known for her clarity, care and strategic mindset, Rebecca is committed to making the finance process simple, transparent and empowering. Rebecca can be contacted on +61 403 895 110 or via rebecca@maxfin.com.au

Janette-Hickerman

Janette Hickman
Advisory Support

Janette has worked in finance for over 20 years and has extensive knowledge of the loan application process.

Her role is vital in ensuring all loan applications are submitted, approved and on time for settlement. She is committed to building relationships with our clients, keeping them informed and providing support throughout the journey and long after the loan has settled.

Janette’s duties include:

  • Ordering upfront valuations
  • Preparing applications for electronic lodgement directly to lender credit department
  • Collection and review of supporting information

    Liaison with lender credit department

  • Regular communication with clients regarding application status, requests for further information etc
  • Liaison with client’s Solicitor regarding settlement
  • Post settlement follow up with clients
  • Compliance administration
  • Media and marketing

Why use Maxfin Services?

Credibility

Maxfin is a Full member of the Mortgage and Finance Association of Australia, having passed stringent compliance tests including Industry, Legislation and Product exams, Police name search, credit checking and referencing from other members.

Maxfin holds it’s own Credit Licence, number 384406, issued by ASIC and renewed annually.

Our brokers have attended Product Training seminars for the major lenders and completed formal accreditation process for individual lenders where required

We are a member of Australian Financial Complaints Authority Limited, member number 43442. 

This organisation is a professional, independent dispute resolution body which handles customer complaints.

Product Range

Maxfin has accreditations with over 30 residential lenders providing access to over 2000 residential lending products. Our web based software program is updated daily providing up to date information on rates, fees and products.

We also have Commercial accreditations with a wide range of commercial lenders which provides access to all commercial products including business acquisition and refinance, commercial property finance, equipment and motor vehicle finance and debtor funding.