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About Us
Who we are, what drives us, and how we help businesses thrive across oceans.
Best Recruiter - Financial Services, VIC 2022
Who We Are
Founded in 2017, Advice2Talent began as a boutique recruitment firm in Australia, focused on onshore placements for the financial services sector. In 2018, we saw an opportunity to help businesses scale more efficiently and began offering Virtual Assistants, connecting organizations with talented professionals from the Philippines.
Over the years, our commitment to excellence has earned recognition as an award-winning recruitment agency, and in 2025, we achieved ISO 27001 certification—demonstrating our dedication to the highest standards of information security and data protection.
As demand for Virtual Assistants has grown, we’ve refined how to attract top talent by offering flexible work-from-home arrangements and fair, competitive compensation. Today, Advice2Talent bridges local business needs and global talent, helping clients save time, reduce costs, and build high-performing teams that drive real results. Our journey is one of continuous evolution, guided by a focus on expertise, trust, and creating meaningful partnerships with both clients and candidates.
OUR CORE VALUES
Our Vision
To redefine offshore talent solutions by creating partnerships that empower businesses to scale efficiently while ensuring ethical, fair, and high-quality employment for every professional we connect.
Our Mission
To bridge the gap between local business needs and global talent by delivering innovative, transparent, and evidence-based recruitment and staffing solutions. We are committed to helping clients build high-performing teams while treating our people as valued partners, not just resources.
Transparency by Design
We operate with clarity in everything—from separating team compensation and management fees to openly discussing expectations, performance, and outcomes.
Ethical Employment, Always
Fair pay, reasonable terms, and freedom of movement are non-negotiable.
Our People Are Partners
Our offshore professionals are partners, not interchangeable resources. When you pay more, support them properly, and treat them with respect, you get higher-quality work and consistent outcomes.
Governance Creates Confidence
Structured controls, clear HR processes, and secure systems aligned with ISO/IEC 27001, ASIC guidelines, and Fair Work principles protect our people, our clients, and the businesses they serve.
Evidence-Based Decision Making
Insights from our Advisory Talent Index and Ethical & Hybrid Workforce Index guide smarter, more informed recruitment and staffing strategies.
Meet Our Founder
Raised in Melbourne with a strong emphasis on education from my mother, I was motivated early on to achieve greatness, leading me to a Bachelor of Business that aligned with my passion for people and goal achievement.
My career in recruitment began at a boutique agency, eventually progressing to the largest Australian and then the world’s largest recruitment agencies, where I honed my skills in managing large accounts, government contracts, and developing stringent recruitment processes.
My journey took a personal turn with the birth of my children, Eva and Gracie, which introduced me to the challenges of work-life balance, leading me to part-time work and involvement in my husband’s Financial Planning firm.
These experiences culminated in the founding of Advice2talent.
Established in 2017, Advice2Talent is a dynamic firm dedicated to providing exceptional talent solutions within the realm of financial services.
With a keen focus on industry expertise and client satisfaction, we specialize in identifying and connecting top-tier professionals with organizations seeking to enhance their teams and achieve strategic goals.
Our commitment to excellence ensures that both employers and candidates receive personalized attention and tailored solutions to meet their unique needs.
At Advice2Talent, we strive to be your trusted partner in navigating the ever-evolving landscape of the financial services sector.
Carolina Castillo
Founder & CEO of Advice 2 Talent
Our Clients
At Advice2Talent, our clients are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to providing exceptional service that goes beyond traditional recruitment Our strategic approach ensures that we not only help your organization attract top talent but also foster an environment where that talent thrives. By partnering with us, you gain a trusted ally dedicated to enhancing your business capabilities and driving your success in the competitive financial services landscape.
Best Recruiter - Financial Services, VIC 2022
What Our Clients
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Our Team
To thrive across oceans, you need teammates who think differently and bring real expertise – and that’s exactly what we bring. Carolina in Melbourne keeps a pulse on client needs, while our core crew in Cebu turns strategy into action. Together, we connect the right people with the right roles, making sure your business doesn’t just hire talent—it gains the kind of teammates who actually make a difference.
Barry Lee
Indy Noval
Maan Gutierrez
Milan Palacio
Patrick Gariando
