Kosta Samaras

Head of Operations
Kosta Samaras
With more than 30 years of experience in financial services, Kosta brings deep expertise across operations, governance, and financial management.

His career spans senior roles with organisations including Challenger, Perpetual, IOOF (formerly Lachlan Partners), IFS, and Paradigm, where he developed a strong track record in business operations and advice support.

Kosta leads operational strategy and support for Ironbark Private Wealth, overseeing business performance, governance, AFSL compliance, SMSF accounting and tax functions, and financial reporting. He plays a key role in strengthening systems, improving efficiency, and enabling advisers and support teams to deliver high-quality client outcomes.

He holds a Bachelor of Business, an Advanced Diploma in Accounting and Financial Planning, is RG146 compliant, and is a Registered Tax Agent.

Kosta Samaras
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Ironbark Private Wealth includes the following wholly owned subsidiaries of Ironbark:
Lifewealth Pty Ltd ABN 79 100 448 182, Australian Financial Services Licence no. 279615, Paradigm Wealth Advisors Pty Ltd ABN 77 005 666 919, Australian Financial Services Licence no. 232459, and Avanti Financial Group Pty Ltd ABN 75 625 789 184, Australian Financial Services Licence no. 509033.