Graduating from Bond University with a Bachelor of Commerce in 1999 Andrew then gained 4 years of invaluable experience with Macquarie Bank and ABN AMRO. Andrew has completed post graduate studies in Chartered Accounting and Advanced Diploma of Financial Planning. He is now the General Manager and Financial Advisor with McLauchlan Wealth.

Upon returning to the Gold Coast in 2003, Andrew has been involved with the Perry Cross Spinal Research Foundation and provided support where ever possible, including being the major sponsor of the Perry Cross Golf Day for the past 10 years.