By combining extensive market experience, a disciplined stock selection methodology and active risk management, we aim to deliver superior investment outcomes through the market cycle.
Executive Chairman
Executive Chairman
Ben Griffiths is the Executive Chairman of Eley Griffiths Group and has over 35 years of financial markets experience. He Co-founded Eley Griffiths Group in 2002 with Brian Eley following a successful career as joint head of small companies at both BT Financial Group and ING Investment Management. Ben previously worked in precious metals markets with MASE Westpac and as a stockbroker at Roach Tilley Grice & Co as well as CL-May Mellor. Ben holds a Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Accounting, Finance and Systems from the University of NSW.
Nick Guidera is a Portfolio Manager at Eley Griffiths Group with over 12 years of financial market experience. Nick joined Eley Griffiths in September 2016 after 6 years at the global equity research house CLSA, in both analytical and research sales roles in the US & Australia. Prior to financial markets Nick spent 4 years as a practicing lawyer. Nick holds a Bachelor of Laws & Graduate Certificate of Legal Practice from University of Technology and a Master of Financial Management from the Macquarie Graduate School of Management.
Dealer
Our proprietary process combines quantitative and qualitative assessments, derived from the investment team, to deliver a portfolio of attractively priced emerging, small and mid cap companies that aims to generate above average returns over the medium to long term.
Executive Chairman
With 35+ years in financial markets, co-founder Ben established Eley Griffiths Group in 2002 following a successful small-cap investment career.
Portfolio Manager
Bringing over 16 years of expertise in small and emerging companies, David holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Sydney.
Portfolio Manager
With 14 years’ experience in analyzing small and emerging companies, Tim holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) and Bachelor of Arts from UWA.
Portfolio Manager
A financial markets professional with 12 years of experience and a legal background, Nick holds a Master of Financial Management from MGSM.
Head of Quantitative Strategies
Expertise in quantitative strategies is underpinned by Pieter’s CFA Charterholder status and degrees in Commerce, Business Management, and Finance.
Senior Analyst
With over 15 years of experience in financial markets, Sean holds a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Western Australia.
Dealer
Over 17 years of financial market expertise complements Lachlan’s Bachelor of Business majoring in Banking and Finance from UTS.
Head Of Distribution
Extensive experience in investor relations and distribution defines John’s career, alongside his Bachelor of Business from ACU.
Financial Controller
A Chartered Accountant with more than 20 years of experience, Charmaine holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Western Sydney University and a Post Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning.
The Scope algorithm equally weighs qualitative and quantitative factors to generate a comprehensive company assessment. It then translates these scores into active portfolio positions, subject to several risk parameters that guide the portfolio construction process.
The resultant portfolio will reflect the final output from SCOPE and a risk management overlay that contemplates the vagaries of daily stock market fluctuations.
EGG incorporates Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations into its investment process using the AME (Aware, Monitor, Engage) framework.
By leveraging publicly available data from company reports, government agencies and data vendors, combined with active company engagement, EGG is able to discuss issues that might improve a company’s operations and stock market standing.
Our proprietary ESG dashboard tracks up to 24 factors at portfolio and stock levels, prioritising governance as the foundation of sound social and environmental practices. Regular reviews informed by the dashboard ensure focused engagement with company management teams, driving improved ESG behaviours at investee companies.
In 2014, Eley Griffiths Group elected to become a foundation portfolio manager with ASX-listed Future Generation Australia Limited (FGX), a first of its kind, listed childrens charity. 1% of FGX’s assets are invested with a number of social impact partners and other not-for-profit organisations.
After nearly a decade of serving FGX, staff and directors of Eley Griffiths Group decided that our group ought do more for needy charities and established an internal philanthropic committee with the view to directly supporting nominated groups.
To date Eley Griffiths Group have made donations to MND Australia, Leukaemia Foundation and the Mater Hospital Sydney.
In December 2024, The Third Link Growth Fund appointed Eley Griffiths Group and our EGG Mid Cap Australian Equities to their stable of pro bono investment managers. Third Link’s unique model that rebates all management and performance fees, redirecting them to nominated charitable causes.
Brian Eley co-founded Eley Griffiths Group with Ben Griffiths in December 2002 following a successful career managing portfolios for BT Financial management and ING Investment Management.
The pair were determined to bring their significant small cap experience, market instincts and energy to the boutique management space, no small risk at the time.
Brian loved analyzing companies, interrogating management teams and spending time refining and optimizing our proprietary investment process. His clever insights interwoven with a razor-sharp wit were a high point of a day’s work at Eley Griffiths Group.
In early 2011 Brian was diagnosed with a neurological condition, later confirmed as motor neurone disease (MND). He continued to work from Perth, making frequent flights across to Sydney to meet companies, engage with clients and keep up relations with brokers and investment banks.
His decision to retire was not an easy one with his deteriorating condition robbing him of his ability to get through a day and work to his professional best.
Brian lost his battle with MND on 18 August 2018.
Invests in shares of ASX & NZX listed companies that fall outside S&P/ASX 100 index
Invests in shares of ASX & NZX listed companies that fall outside the S&P/ASX 200 index
Invests in shares of ASX & NZX listed companies that fall outside S&P/ASX 50 index
