Canny Group, part of Wilson Pateras

For over 65 years, our Geelong office, Canny Group, has been serving the community with trusted accounting and wealth advisory services.

Starting as an accounting business and flourishing into offering financial advisory services for over 18 years, together they are able to help individuals and their families achieve financial clarity and confidence.

Today, under the leadership of Amanda Wilkens and Krystine Canny-Smith, they continue to deliver forward-thinking financial guidance with the personal touch of a local firm, supported by the technical expertise of the wider Wilson Pateras Group.

Amanda Wilkens, Principal

Known for her energy and problem-solving approach, Amanda specialises in supporting new businesses to get the right foundations in place from the start, including structuring, tax planning, cash flow, and efficiency improvements.

Krystine Canny-Smith, Principal

A highly respected advisor, Krystine is known for asking the right questions and guiding clients through regulatory complexities, succession, and long-term planning.

Together, Amanda and Krystine lead a collaborative and forward-thinking team of Accountants and Financial Advisors, delivering practical, strategic advice to support clients at every stage of their financial journey.

Our services in Geelong:

Accounting & Taxation Advice

Business Structuring, Planning & Advisory

Succession, Cash Flow & Efficiency Improvement

Wealth Advisory

Retirement Planning, Self-Managed Super Funds (SMSF), Savings & Investments, Insurance & Protection and Aged Care

At Canny Group, we believe in building lasting relationships.

Whether you’re starting a business, growing wealth, or planning for retirement, our team listens first, simplifies the complex, and walks alongside you at every stage of your financial journey.

A new chapter, with Wilson Pateras

In June 2025, Canny Group’s Accounting and Advisory teams joined the Wilson Pateras Group.

Wilson Pateras and Canny Group are now able to bring together their combined 80+ years of experience in accounting, tax and financial services industries to better share with our clients.

Get in touch with our Geelong team:

Gate C East 3, Federal Mills Business Park, 33-35 Mackey Street, North Geelong VIC 3215

PO Box 416, North Geelong VIC 3215

(03) 5278 9500

Click here: Canny Group

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