Bovingdon says the firm is in the process of getting rated by asset consultants.

The new venture has not disrupted Bovingdon’s almost three decade old work routine.

He still arises before 6 am to help get his three girls ready for school. The oldest has hockey practise many mornings at 7 am. He takes the ferry from Mosman, just as he did at his old job, and is in the office before 9 am.

“I like office interaction,” says Bovingdon. “It is more creative when people get together.”