Our Team
Meet the experienced finance professionals behind Alliance Financial Group. With over 75 years of combined experience, our team has the expertise to handle any lending scenario.

Craig Dres
Director & CEO
MAcc (RMIT), BEc
With over 35 years of experience in banking and finance, Craig founded Alliance Financial Group in 2002 with a vision to provide truly independent financial advice to Australians.
Craig's career spans senior roles at NAB, AXA Group, Rams Group, and Caterpillar Inc, giving him deep insight into both retail and commercial lending. He started Alliance Financial Group with a focus on residential lending before expanding into commercial and development finance.
As Director and CEO, Craig leads a team of experienced brokers who share his commitment to finding the right financial solution for every client, drawing on access to over 300 lenders across the market.
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Teo Torrelli
Commercial & Development Finance Broker
Teo Torrelli brings over 40 years of experience as a commercial mortgage broker, having assisted more than 3,500 clients throughout his distinguished career. His accounting background provides a unique analytical edge in structuring complex finance solutions.
A PLAN Australia Hall of Fame inductee, Teo is accredited with over 30 bank lenders and 20+ private lenders, giving his clients unparalleled access to funding options. He specialises in complex, commercial, and high-net-worth applications that require creative structuring.
Teo is also known for his generosity — he donates his income from every home loan settlement to The Salvation Army, combining professional excellence with a commitment to giving back to the community.
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Michael Helper
Commercial and Development Finance Broker
Michael is a dedicated commercial and development finance broker at Alliance Financial Group, helping clients navigate the complexities of commercial lending. With a focus on delivering tailored solutions, Michael works closely with business owners, developers, and investors to secure the right funding for their projects.
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Jacob Williams
Mortgage Broker — First Home Buyers
Jacob transitioned into mortgage broking in 2021 after serving in the Australian Defence Force and Victoria Police. His background in service-oriented roles gives him a disciplined, client-first approach to helping Australians achieve their property goals.
As a first home buyer specialist, Jacob covers Melbourne's western suburbs — including Werribee, Tarneit, Point Cook, Footscray, and surrounding areas. He's passionate about making the home-buying process less intimidating, using a plain-English, education-first approach to guide clients through every step from pre-approval to settlement.
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Matt Vassallo
Mortgage Broker
Matt is a results-driven mortgage broker at Alliance Financial Group, assisting clients across both residential and commercial lending. He works closely with home buyers, property investors, and business owners to find competitive finance solutions tailored to their goals.
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