Dr Robert A. Kelley
University of Melbourne Alumnus

Dr. Robert A. Kelley, B.A., J.D., LL.M., CFP has twenty years experience in the fields of corporate law, tax planning and wealth building.

Since being awarded a Bachelor of Arts from The Ohio State University in 1978; a Juris
Doctor from the Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 1981; and a Masters of Laws in Taxation from the Georgetown University Law Centre in 1982, Rob has pioneered concepts and techniques that revolutionised charitable giving as a tax reduction and wealth building technique.

After practicing law in Washington, D.C. and Newport Beach, California during the early and mid 1980's Rob established The Law Offices of Robert A. Kelley, P.C. in Scottsdale, Arizona in 1987. The firm quickly grew into a national law practice renowned not only for its cutting-edge tax advantaged philanthropic programs but the design and implementation of charitable capital raising projects for hospitals, medical research institutions, universities, religious organisations and other tax exempt charities.

In 1994, Rob established The Kelley Financial Group Ltd, an investment firm specialising in the design and implementation of long-term wealth building plans which incorporated the charitable giving techniques designed by Rob's law firm.

In 1998, Merrill Lynch, one of the world's largest investment firms, hired Rob as its first Financial Planner in Australia.

In 1999, Rob joined London Partners Australia Pty Ltd as its Chief International Equities Strategist and Director of Financial Planning. In May 2000 Rob's responsibilities were expanded to include the management of London Partners Foundations. Rob continues to be a consultant on philanthropic matters.

Following the enactment of Taxation Laws Amendment Bill (No. 2) 2000, which made charitable giving of property a significant tax reduction and wealth building tool, Rob decided to zealously channel his years of experience into the development of innovative programs to generate vast amounts of new and more effective philanthropy in his adopted homeland, Australia.

These new programs are being vigorously implemented through The Centre For Philanthropy, which has a national presence representing individuals, corporations, research institutions, charities, universities and other types of charitable endeavours.

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