Who We Are
Our legacy is crafted by two iconic families, each with a rich, vast and accomplished history. Together these two families and the leadership team form the backbone of B.P. Wharton Group. The family office combines the acumen and a demonstrated legacy of the Brinsmead and James Families and the stewardship of the leadership team, converging to guide the group and its stakeholders and business partners towards enduring prosperity.
Our Team
The Brinsmead Family is a founding and driving force behind B.P. Wharton's legacy. With a deep-rooted inter-generational family history in agriculture, agri-tourism, business innovation, politics, law, property development, construction, design, project management, capital markets and international business, the Brinsmead family brings a legacy of iconic projects and a wealth of vast diverse experience and demonstrated business IQ to our family office.
The greater Brinsmead Family legacy extends to Patriarch, Robert Brinsmead, the founder of world renowned agri tourism venture, Tropical Fruit World, and successful and renowned siblings, Judy Brinsmead OM (ADCO Constructions) and Paul Brinsmead (both Lawyers and Business Entrepreneurs, Honours alumni of the University of Queensland), all forming part of the greater Brinsmead Family Legacy. The Brinsmead Family has an enduring association with Northern New South Wales and accomplishments and legacies that are now truly National and International.
The Brinsmead Family's legacy in business, but more specifically in property development, has left an indelible contribution to the urban landscape, reflecting a dedication to aesthetic excellence, sustainable growth, and financial success. The Brinsmead Families multi-generational legacy and vast expertise forms the cornerstone of B.P. Wharton, shaping a family office that stands at the intersection of tradition, innovation, and ongoing outperforming financial success.
The greater Brinsmead Family legacy extends to Patriarch, Robert Brinsmead, the founder of world renowned agri tourism venture, Tropical Fruit World, and successful and renowned siblings, Judy Brinsmead OM (ADCO Constructions) and Paul Brinsmead (both Lawyers and Business Entrepreneurs, Honours alumni of the University of Queensland), all forming part of the greater Brinsmead Family Legacy. The Brinsmead Family has an enduring association with Northern New South Wales and accomplishments and legacies that are now truly National and International.
The Brinsmead Family's legacy in business, but more specifically in property development, has left an indelible contribution to the urban landscape, reflecting a dedication to aesthetic excellence, sustainable growth, and financial success. The Brinsmead Families multi-generational legacy and vast expertise forms the cornerstone of B.P. Wharton, shaping a family office that stands at the intersection of tradition, innovation, and ongoing outperforming financial success.
The James family is an iconic name synonymous with the early foundations of the Gold Coast's Property and Business vibrancy. They bring a heritage deeply embedded in the fabric of the Gold Coast, growing that internationally, and an unparalleled insight and a forward-thinking approach to every facet of wealth creation.
With intergenerational legacies spanning; real estate, hotel management, agri-business, and property development, the James family is a cornerstone of B.P. Wharton's dynamic team. Their imprint on the Gold Coast landscape is evident in the success stories of businesses and properties that have flourished under their stewardship. Industry property and business pioneers Billy James and Paula James, part of the legendary PRD Real Estate and Max Christmas Real Estate business empires, founders and owner of a Gold Coast Icon, Iluka Beach Resort and the famous Billy’s Beach House and stalwarts in the property and marketing industry form a base upon which Ben James has delivered his own national and international enduring business and property success story.
Ben James brings to B.P. Wharton Group, a background as a graduate of the elite Gold Coast Institution TSS, a founder of successful diverse businesses and network in Australia and Internationally. The James family's rich history, heritage and expertise, contributes significantly to B.P. Wharton's commitment to excellence and innovation and ongoing outperforming financial success.
With intergenerational legacies spanning; real estate, hotel management, agri-business, and property development, the James family is a cornerstone of B.P. Wharton's dynamic team. Their imprint on the Gold Coast landscape is evident in the success stories of businesses and properties that have flourished under their stewardship. Industry property and business pioneers Billy James and Paula James, part of the legendary PRD Real Estate and Max Christmas Real Estate business empires, founders and owner of a Gold Coast Icon, Iluka Beach Resort and the famous Billy’s Beach House and stalwarts in the property and marketing industry form a base upon which Ben James has delivered his own national and international enduring business and property success story.
Ben James brings to B.P. Wharton Group, a background as a graduate of the elite Gold Coast Institution TSS, a founder of successful diverse businesses and network in Australia and Internationally. The James family's rich history, heritage and expertise, contributes significantly to B.P. Wharton's commitment to excellence and innovation and ongoing outperforming financial success.
