Steven P. Rider | CA, CPA, JP
Founder, Tenfold Wealth Group | Buyers Agent & Certified Mortgage Broker
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Full Biography
Steven’s journey began in Public Practice in 1999 working in mid-tier Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) implementations, advising multi-million dollar enterprises on systemic efficiencies. While navigating institutional-grade corporate accounting, he realised a critical gap: the sophisticated entity structures, tax efficiencies, and strategic capital frameworks used by the ultra-wealthy were rarely accessible to everyday Australian property investors.
Driven to level the playing field, Steven transitioned from corporate boardrooms to found the Tenfold Wealth Group, developing an end-to-end approach to wealth creation. He holds the prestigious distinction of holding Public Practising Certificates from both major professional accounting bodies—CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ).
To provide true execution for his clients, Steven expanded his credentials beyond accounting to become a registered Real Estate Agent and Certified Mortgage Broker (holding a Certificate IV in Finance & Mortgage Broking). Steven has been accepted as a Member of the Australian Property Institute (MAPI) the professional body for registered property valuers. This rare combination of property acquisition, lending strategy, and absolute tax authority allows Steven to design and execute complete financial blueprints from scratch, helping property investors seamlessly break past their borrowing limits.
Suggested Story Angles & Interview Topics
Steven can provide fast, data-backed quotes, live commentary, or feature articles on the following topics:
- The Cross-Discipline Advantage: Why separating your accountant, broker, and buyers agent causes structural failures in a property portfolio.
- The Airbnb "Leisure Facility" Trap: Navigating hidden capital gains tax minefields and strict compliance.
- Demystifying Debt Architecture: Why a mortgage isn't a liability, but the ultimate strategic wealth capital when structured correctly.
- Smashing the 2-Property Ceiling: How everyday property investors can legally use trust and corporate structures to keep scaling past borrowing limits.