Marri Tussing Elliott

My name is Marri Elliott. Originally from New York, I moved to Australia in 2009 for what was meant to be a temporary position—but it didn’t take long for me to fall in love with the country and its incredible people. Before I knew it, that temporary move became permanent.

Once I settled in Australia, I made a career change, transitioning from practicing law to financial planning. It turned out to be everything I could want in a career. What I value most is the relationships I build with my clients. Many of them have been with me since I became an advisor in 2015, and now I’m helping their children and other family members plan for their futures as well.

Throughout my career, I’ve worked in both large financial advice firms and smaller companies, and today, I run my own advisory practice. Whether I’m guiding clients through retirement planning (my speciality), wealth-building, or income protection, my focus is always on the person behind the numbers. Because to me, financial planning isn’t just about money—it’s about peace of mind, security, and making the most of life’s opportunities.

Gridley House Private Wealth is a Corporate Authorised Representative of Centrepoint Alliance, which provides our Australian Financial Services license. This structure allows us to combine the exclusivity and personal service of a boutique firm with the security and trust of a national company.

Centrepoint Alliance is one of the largest licensees in Australia, is ASX listed, and has over $60BN funds under management. Within that framework, Gridley House is a boutique firm dedicated to serving a selectively curated group of clients. We are proud to be unaffiliated with any banks, super funds, or lenders. Every recommendation is made solely with your best interests in mind.

And the name? Gridley House is more than the name of my company – it’s the name of my childhood home in Syracuse, New York. The values I was raised with - honesty, integrity, hard work, and trust - are at the heart of everything we do.