About Supernova Consulting
Your Trusted Partner in SMSF Excellence
Who We Are
At Supernova Consulting, we are the specialists you can trust for Self-Managed Superannuation Fund (SMSF) compliance and administration. As a boutique consultancy, we pride ourselves on delivering personalised, comprehensive end-to-end services that encompass every aspect of SMSF management including administration, accounting, audit coordination, and actuarial support.
Our Philosophy
Our approach is built on three fundamental principles: delivering exceptional SMSF solutions at competitive rates, maintaining strong personal relationships with every client, and operating with maximum efficiency to benefit both you and your clients.
We deliberately work with a carefully selected group of professional clients — primarily accountants, financial planners, and advisory firms — ensuring we can provide the tailored support and personalised attention that larger providers simply cannot match. This selective approach allows us to guarantee a smooth, hassle-free experience every time.
Precision
Technical accuracy in every aspect of SMSF compliance
Partnership
Building lasting relationships with trusted professionals
Efficiency
Streamlined processes that save you time and effort
Quality
Boutique service standards with enterprise capabilities
Why Choose Supernova
With over 25 years of combined superannuation experience and more than 15 years of dedicated SMSF specialisation, we possess the deep expertise needed to help professional advisors navigate even the most complex compliance requirements. Our mission is simple: to handle the complexities of SMSF administration so you can focus on what you do best — achieving optimal financial outcomes for your clients.
Meet Our Founder
Gerard Hannan is a Certified Practising Accountant (CPA) with over 30 years of comprehensive experience in the superannuation industry, including more than 2 decades of dedicated SMSF specialisation. His unique professional background spans accounting excellence, innovative software development, and large-scale project management — a rare combination that enables him to approach SMSF compliance with both technical precision and process innovation.
As Managing Director of Supernova Consulting, Gerard personally oversees every aspect of the client service journey. His primary focus is the continuous improvement of client relationships — constantly refining systems, eliminating inefficiencies, and enhancing the overall experience for every professional partner we work with.
Industry Leadership
Senior Project Manager at Superpartners, delivering critical regulatory reforms
Major Client Experience
Led MySuper and SuperStream implementations for AustralianSuper and Cbus
Technical Innovation
Software development background ensures cutting-edge process efficiency
"At Supernova, our mission is crystal clear: to be the SMSF provider of choice for professional advisors. This means being exceptionally easy to work with, completely reliable, and always focused on helping our clients operate more efficiently and confidently."
"From the moment you access our systems to the moment you receive your final compliance documents, our goal is to make your entire SMSF experience as smooth, professional, and stress-free as possible."
Gerard
