Our history

D.J. Carmichael dates back to 1896, a time of strong investment interest in Western Australia associated with one of the world's major gold discoveries, the so-called Golden Mile at Kalgoorlie – east of Perth.
Donald J. Carmichael, of Scottish origin, emigrated to Western Australia from Dunedin in New Zealand and in 1896 established his firm in Kalgoorlie. He also acted as the representative of S.C. Ward & Co the leading Adelaide stockbroker of the era.


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The Carmichael Corporate Team

Mark Ceglinski Manager Corporate Mark Ceglinski

Prior to joining Carmichael Corporate, Mark was a former Partner of Arthur Andersen and Ernst & Young. More recently he was Head of Corporate Finance for Bell Potter Securities in Western Australia. He has been a Chairman of several ASX listed companies and is a highly regarded corporate advisor. Mark's experience is broad and includes IPO's, secondary market offerings, underwritings, mergers and acquisitions/divestments through both takeovers and schemes, due diligence, private equity and corporate strategy. Mark holds a B.Comm, MBA, is a Chartered Accountant and is a member of FINSIA, AICD, Stockbrokers Association and AIM.


Nigel Smith Corporate Adviser Nigel Smith
Associate Director
Nigel has 25 years financial services experience in the UK and Australia. From 1984 to 2007 he was based in the UK, starting with Fidelity Investments and from 2000 as Group Compliance Director of a full-service firm of Stockbroker in London, becoming CEO in 2005. In late 2007, he relocated to Australia where he has since joined DJC in its corporate finance division.
With significant practitioner and regulatory experience, Nigel is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investments (UK), Master of the Stockbrokers Association of Australia and a Liveryman of the Guild of International Bankers (UK).


Full Service Stockbroking

Full service means access to all international markets, our highly specialised research team and personalised serviced from administration team

Corporate Finance & Advice
With a long track record of bringing emerging companies to market, Carmichael Corporate delivers quality IPO and placement stock to our clients, with a track record second to none.

Wealth Management
The Strategic Asset Management service enables your Investment Adviser to work closely with you whilst managing your investment portfolio.

International Markets Trading
DJC have strong international broking connections. Primarily these are through one of our major shareholders in WH Ireland Plc.