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About Stride Partners

Making business clear, confident and personal.

Clear advice and strong relationships help your business stride forward

Stride Partners is a Melbourne-based accounting and advisory firm helping business owners make confident decisions with clarity and control. Formerly known as Sugden McNeilage Partners (SMP), we’ve evolved to bring broader expertise across accounting, business advisory, financial planning and bookkeeping — all delivered with a people-first mindset.

We believe business works best when communication is simple, advice is timely and your advisors feel like part of your team. That’s why our clients stay with us — they know we’re responsive, practical and genuinely invested in their success.

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Our values

At Stride Partners, our values guide everything we do. They define how we work, communicate and support our clients.

Trust

We build lasting relationships through honesty, integrity and care.

Transparency

Clear, upfront pricing with no hidden agenda, so you know what to expect.

Reliability

You can count on us to deliver consistent, responsive support.

Excellence

We’re committed to high standards and continuous improvement.

Expertise

Our knowledge helps you make confident, informed decisions.

Collaboration

We work closely with you to achieve the best outcomes together.

Our story

Founded in Glen Iris, Stride Partners was built to make accounting and advisory services more personal, clear and proactive. After years of working with business owners across property, logistics, trades and healthcare, we saw the need for straightforward guidance that cuts through the noise. Today, we combine deep technical expertise with down‑to‑earth communication. Whether you’re establishing your business, growing your team or planning succession, Stride Partners helps you take the next step with confidence.

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Meet the people who make progress possible

We’re on a mission to deliver expert tax and advisory solutions with integrity, precision and genuine care. We help individuals, businesses and self‑managed super funds navigate the complexities of the Australian tax system, ensuring compliance, reducing risk and creating financial opportunities. Through trusted relationships and exceptional service, we aim to be a long‑term partner in every client’s financial success.

Travis McNeilage

Partner

Nick Evans

Partner

Mai Tran

Senior Accountant

Michael Platten

Accountant

Lachlan Barr

Accountant

Karen Rivera

Bookkeeper and Administrator

Matilda Vernon

Administration

Matt Micallef

Financial Advisor

Supporting the growth of your business and our community

At Stride Partners, we’re committed to being socially responsible and continuously support both our local and wider community. We always put people first and foster a culture that values contribution as much as commercial success.

We’re proud to partner with and sponsor a range of sporting programs and community organisations across Melbourne, helping strengthen the same communities where our clients live and work.

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  • Monday to Friday

    8:30am - 4:30pm

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