Barton Johnson-Baxter

Mortgage Lending Advisor

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Barton is a Mortgage Lending Advisor at Empower Wealth with over 7 years of experience in the Mortgage Broking industry. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Finance & Marketing and a Diploma of Finance & Mortgage Broking Management.

Originally hailing from the Bellarine Peninsula, Barton’s childhood was defined by endless days spent by the beach. Transitioning from his laid-back surfer lifestyle, Barton made the move to Melbourne in 2013 to embark on his finance career, initially as an assessor for a major bank.

With a natural affinity for mathematics, Barton thrived in his role as an assessor, relishing the analytical aspects of his work. However, as he progressed, he became increasingly aware of the limitations inherent in offering a narrow range of products. This realisation ignited Barton’s desire to explore the mortgage broking industry, driven by his aspiration to forge lasting client relationships and provide tailored lending solutions that aligned with their aspirations.

Since transitioning to mortgage broking in 2017, Barton has evolved into an investment-savvy professional, dedicated to empowering his clients to achieve their financial objectives.

Outside of his professional endeavours, Barton finds solace in the waves, enjoying surfing sessions, as well as staying active through basketball games and running.

We've been an Empower Wealth client for over 5 years. We value their deep knowledge of all things property, investment and finance. Whenever we reach out their fast to connect and help unlock whatever opportunity may be present. Cheers Empower Team. ~ Tom and Alex.

- Tom B, VIC. August 2026

Barton and the team provided an incredibly professional service from start to finish. Whenever something needed to be done, it was handled promptly and efficiently. When I needed a reminder or follow-up, it was always done in a timely, respectful, and professional manner. A significant change in my circumstances threw a major curve ball into the process, thankfully Barton navigated the challenges with confidence and expertise, keeping everything on track. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Barton and the team—they’re exactly the kind of mortgage brokers you want in your corner.

- Cameron C, WA. August 2026

My partner and I have worked with several different mortgage brokers since we started investing in property, and we genuinely admire the end-to-end service that Team Barton and Empower Wealth provide. From the beginning, we felt informed and supported every step of the way. The detailed, step-by-step email instructions made the loan process easy to understand and helped us know exactly what was required at each stage. Before we even started looking to purchase another property, we had several discussions with Barton to ensure it was the right financial decision for us. At the start of the pre-approval process, there was a lot of uncertainty in the market due to interest rate movements and budget reforms. However, with the guidance and expertise of Team Barton, we were able to find a lending solution that aligned with our risk profile and gave us confidence to move forward. We couldn't be happier with the service and professionalism we received and would highly recommend Team Barton and Empower Wealth to anyone looking for knowledgeable, transparent, and supportive mortgage brokers.

- Morgan W.W, QLD June 2026

We had an excellent experience with Barton. Made the whole process easy to understand and always great with communication. As first time buyers we didn’t really know what we were in for. Having Barton with us for the buying journey gave stella and myself confidence with the whole process to settlement.

- Matthew W, VIC. May 2026

Empower Wealth have been absolutely fantastic to deal with from start to finish. Their knowledge, professionalism and genuine care really stood out, and they made the whole process feel clear, considered and stress-free. What we appreciated most was that they didn’t just give generic advice — they took the time to understand our goals, explain the options properly, and guide us with confidence. Every interaction felt organised, transparent and supportive, which gave us a lot of trust in the team. We’d highly recommend Empower Wealth to anyone looking for smart, reliable property and financial guidance from people who truly know their stuff and genuinely want the best outcome for their clients.

- Les H, NSW May 2026