Marsden Stantons

Specialties

We are business people who are passionate about business and life.

We partner with our clients to enhance the performance of their business to make it more profitable, valuable and enjoyable.

That’s our passion and our focus. It’s what we are good at.

We know that the most successful businesses focus on achieving all three elements to maximize their performance to build a strong business that has many options moving forward. Two out of three is just not enough over the long term.

Marsdens are one of the leading Business Advisory Firms in Western Australia who have a real focus on partnering with individuals and business owners to achieve superior results.

As business people we know you are focused on improving your performance. Our alliance with MSI Global — one of the world’s leading independent Accounting and Legal groups allows us to get answers quickly and help our clients with international matters with ease.

History

Established in 1972.

Building on the past and driving a strategic approach with clients, the firm has a long history tracing back 40 years, providing the highest level of personalised advice and solutions that are really focused on assisting you achieve the results you desire.

The business was founded by Rick Marsden and Phil Dally and developed over the years with a strong team of partners and team to become part of the West Australian business landscape.

Marissa Bennett joined the firm in 2000 and became a partner in 2003 with Alec Blacklaw and James Shadbolt joining as partners in 2009. Retaining the best of the things that clients love about Marsdens, the business commenced a «refresh», beginning a journey of ongoing improvement to everything we do to delight to our clients.

The business joined MSI Global in 1995 to add another dimension and depth in its commitment to assist clients across Australia, New Zealand and around the world.

Marsdens has the ability to deliver a total solution.

Meet the Business Owner

Alec B.

Business Owner

Alec joined Marsdens in December 2009 as a Partner.

Alec holds a Bachelor of Economics from Monash University and is a CPA and is a lifelong learner of what the best businesses and individuals have done to excel in their space. Alec has a strong tax background, coupled with deep commercial acumen blending practicality, listening and the ability to think laterally to deliver solutions.

Alec has a passion for working with business owners to make their business more profitable, valuable and enjoyable. Alec has extensive business credentials gained from working in Commerce with a leading Multinational and in Retail with a global fashion brand. In addition, Alec has sat on many Boards, and has been a business owner, coach, mentor and business advisor for over the last 24 years.

As a strategist at heart and with an entrepreneurial spirit, Alec has a focus on Implementation, leveraging the core beliefs and attitudes that drive and enhance business performance.