Rhys Edwards

Director - Perth

Rhys is a Director in Business Advisory division, working with middle market SMEs and high net worth individuals.

He provides strategic business advisory, tax planning and succession advice to business owners and families seeking clarity, confidence and long‑term financial outcomes.

Since joining RSM as an undergraduate in 2014, Rhys has built strong, long‑term client relationships, supporting businesses through every stage of their journey. Appointed Director in 2022, he combines deep technical tax knowledge with practical commercial insight to help clients structure efficiently, manage risk and plan for sustainable growth.

Rhys specialises in business structuring, succession planning, wealth transfer strategies and strategic reviews. He works closely with business owners and multi‑generational families to design practical solutions that balance tax efficiency, commercial objectives and family priorities.

"I help business owners and families turn complex financial and structural challenges into clear decisions that protect value and support long‑term success."

Many of Rhys’ clients are navigating key transition points, including growth, acquisition, restructure, external investment or succession. He provides clear advice on business structures, tax obligations and governance frameworks, helping clients reduce execution risk and maximise enterprise value ahead of a transaction.

Rhys also supports high net worth families with multi‑generational wealth planning, designing and implementing succession and wealth transfer strategies that preserve assets, manage tax exposure and ensure continuity of ownership. He understands that succession decisions are often shaped by both financial and family considerations, and brings structure and clarity to what can be a complex process.

Outside the office, Rhys enjoys spending time with family and friends, maintaining balance through golf and travelling to Western Australia’s south west.

Significant Projects

Led the implementation of multi-generational succession and wealth transfer strategies for business owners and high net worth families, balancing tax efficiency, commercial objectives and family priorities to protect long-term value.
Advised privately owned businesses on restructures and strategic reviews in preparation for sale or external investment, identifying structural and tax risks early and positioning the business to maximise value and reduce transaction risk.
Worked with a multi-generational family to design and execute a comprehensive succession strategy, providing a clear and tax-effective pathway to transition ownership while safeguarding wealth for future generations.