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With ongoing support, a dedicated adviser portal and access to award-winning investment options, we’re helping you give your clients the future they deserve.

Meet the adviser team

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Sam Abishara

National Manager Intermediary Distribution
Sam has over 30 years in the superannuation industry and joined Statewide Super (later merging with Hostplus) in 2016. As the manager of the Intermediary Distribution team, Sam is responsible for providing strategic, managerial, operations and people leadership for Hostplus' intermediary team and has principle responsibility for identifying, developing and managing Hostplus' intermediated business relationships. Prior to the merger with Hostplus, Sam has had a number of business development and leadership positions at Statewide Super, AMP and Aon Consulting and most recently, was Head of Business Development at Statewide Super.
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Frank Marcaccio

Business Development Manager (VIC & TAS)
Prior to joining Hostplus in 2022, Frank was a Senior Financial Adviser and Head of Advice for over 20 years. Having owned his own financial planning practice, Frank holds a CFP designation and has completed the Graduate Diploma in Financial Services and an Advanced Diploma of Financial Services. Frank prides himself in building long standing relationships and providing expert help in assisting external advisers to grow their business, whilst maintaining exceptional experience for all advisers.
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John Tsihlis

Business Development Manager (NSW, ACT & QLD)
John brings close to 20 years' experience across advice, insurance and platform distribution and is passionate about helping advisers to navigate change and unlock growth. As a CFP practitioner, former partnership manager at AMP, award-winning financial planning business owner and director, he understands the challenges advice businesses face and is committed to ensuring Hostplus continues to evolve to support advisers and clients. John's extensive experience extends across coaching and developing financial planning talent through the AMP Horizons Academy, wealth advice remediation leadership functions at NAB as well as time at St George Private working with high net worth clients.
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Donato Rubino

Business Development Manager (SA, WA & NT)
Donato is an experienced Business Development Manager with over 20 years in financial services. At Hostplus, he leads initiatives that enhance intermediary engagement, streamline sales processes, and delivers impactful training and support. He partners with financial planners, accountants and licensees to build trusted relationships and drive growth through strategic engagement and tailored solutions. Known for his approachable style and deep industry knowledge, Donato is passionate about helping partners navigate challenges and uncover opportunities. His career includes senior roles at Statewide Super, where he led new business development and stakeholder initiatives, reinforcing his commitment to deliver value.

ADVISER ONLINE PORTAL

We aim to make it as simple as possible for you to support your clients. That’s why we’ve created an Adviser Online portal. You can access up-to-date client information through this portal, removing the need to call to obtain this information.

Hostplus Adviser Online is your gateway to:

  • view a benefit quote on the member's account
  • initiate online access for your support staff
  • lodge an advice fee request (coming in April 2026)
  • upload member and adviser forms digitally
  • generate account summaries and Centrelink schedules

Read Adviser Online terms and conditions for more information.

Having trouble with Adviser Online? View our Technical support page.

Call Centre

We’ve established a dedicated adviser services team to handle your phone and email enquiries.

Contact the team on 1300 366 974 or email advisers@hostplus.com.au.