Riley Herd

Mortgage Lending Advisor

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Riley is a Mortgage Lending Advisor with over 3 years’ experience in the mortgage broking industry and property investing. He holds a Bachelor of Business and a Diploma of Finance and Mortgage Broking.

Riley has had a passion for property and finance from a young age. His first interaction with Empower Wealth was as a client, utilising their professional services to start his own property investment journey. After such a positive and stress-free experience as a client and getting to witness firsthand the results and benefits that a professional advisory such as Empower Wealth can bring, Riley was delighted to join the Mortgage Broking team and contribute to assisting others with achieving their financial and property investments goals.

In his role, Riley finds immense fulfillment in guiding clients through their property journey, witnessing their achievements firsthand.

An avid listener of The Property Couch, Riley stays abreast of the property market and maintains a keen interest in business, finance, and money management.

Outside of his professional career, Riley indulges his love for sports and an active lifestyle through running, football, and snowboarding. He cherishes outdoor adventures, often exploring off-the-beaten-track hikes during weekends.

Give Riley and Clay a pay rise.

- Dominic J, VIC. May 2026

Riley and his team made it extremely easy for me to refinance my loan. I had been delaying it for years because I thought it was a long and hard process. But they made it super simple and quick for my busy schedule. I have no financial background and they made it extremely uncomplicated for me. Thank you Riley, Tim and Clay!

- Kerri T, VIC. May 2026

I had an excellent experience working with Riley, Clay, and Bas and couldn’t be happier with the service they provided. From start to finish, the process was handled with professionalism, clear communication, and genuine care. They took the time to understand my situation, explained all my options in a way that was easy to follow, and guided me through every step of securing my mortgage. What really stood out was their responsiveness and willingness to go the extra mile to ensure everything ran smoothly and on time. Thanks to their expertise and support, what could have been a stressful process felt straightforward and manageable. I truly felt like I was in good hands the entire time. I would highly recommend Riley, Clay, and Bas to anyone looking for knowledgeable, reliable, and supportive mortgage brokers. A well-deserved 10/10!

- Reynalyn V. May 2026

Riley and the team at Empower were exceptional throughout the entire lending process. They understood my needs then provided the appropriate lending options. It was a seamless process and I would strongly recommend the team for anyone looking for lending.

- Michael M, NSW. April 2026

We worked with Sara on the plan and got allocated to Riley's team. From the first meeting we were super impressed. The level of communication was of the highest quality. Clearly a very well ran business with top quality staff.

- Zac G, VIC. March 2026