Meet Shelley Banton
With over 18 years of experience in the SMSF sector, Shelley's
track record speaks for itself. She is recognised for her sharp technical expertise, pragmatic approach, and ability to simplify even the most complex compliance issues.
Shelley is widely regarded as one of Australia’s leading SMSF educators. A trusted professional, she has worked with countless clients, providing the clarity and solutions they need to overcome their SMSF challenges.
She has authored over a hundred technical articles and papers, is a regular presenter at major SMSF industry conferences, and is a recognised thought leader in the SMSF space.
Today, Shelley consults exclusively to SMSF professionals across both private and public sectors, supporting them in managing risk, resolving compliance challenges, and building technical capability within their teams.
Track Record
Whether it’s interpreting legislation, delivering tailored education, or guiding discussions with the ATO, Shelley Banton is relied on for clear, practical advice that gets to the heart of the SMSF issue.
She has provided expert advice on SMSF technical and auditing standards, including reviewing files and documents, and also offered advice on risk mitigation strategies for private clients.
Shelley has spoken at the SMSF Association National Conference, Chartered Accountants Australian and New Zealand National SMSF & Financial Advice Conference, the SMSF Association Technical Summit, the Tax Institute of Australia's Superannuation Intensive, the SMSF Association SMSF Auditor's Day Seminar and the TEN Education Network Annual SMSF Audit Conference.
Her opinion as a thought leader and technical specialist is regularly sought and published in The Financial Review, The Australian, SMSF Adviser, Self Managed Super Magazine, Financial Super, Accountants Daily and Independent Financial Adviser.
Shelley is a committee member of the ATO SMSF Auditor's Professional Stakeholders' Group, a previous member of the SMSF Association National Conference Technical Committee, a current member of the SMSF Association's Technical Expert Panel and Co-Chairperson of the SMSF Association's Audit Discussion Group.
In 2025, she was appointed as a founding member to the SMSF Innovation Council, an industry-led forum to make it easier for SMSFs to navigate the digital economy as it continues to evolve with clarity and compliance.
