The Purposeful Investor

Ask a question or send feedback Most Australians assume their estate will simply pass to their spouse or split evenly between the kids. The data says otherwise. In this episode of The Purposeful Investor, David Andrew and Aden Wilkins sit down with Morgan Solomon, founder of Solomon Hollett Lawyers and recently named Western Australia’s number one inheritance firm in the Doyles Guide, to unpack th...

Ask a question or send feedback Apollo Lupescu from Dimensional Fund Advisors joins Aden Wilkins and David Andrew to unpack the questions clients keep raising, from the size of US government debt to what is really happening in the bond market. Apollo makes the complex simple and explains why the headline debt number matters far less than most people think. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to...

Ask a question or send feedback Aden Wilkins sits down with Jemma Sanderson from Cooper Partners and Kathryn Creasy from Capital Partners to unpack superannuation, the one asset almost every Australian owns but very few actually understand. They dig into where super came from, the myths that trip people up, and the tax rules that can quietly add hundreds of thousands of dollars to your retirement....

Ask a question or send feedback Former Hockeyroo and Olympian Fiona Ryan joins David Andrew and Aden Wilkins to talk about the mindset behind high performance. Fiona shares her journey from elite hockey through a serious cancer diagnosis, a career in law, motherhood and building her own business, and the pair draw out what her story means for how we invest and make decisions under pressure. If you...

Ask a question or send feedback Perth's property market has been one of the hottest in the country, but the federal budget changed everything. In this episode, Capital Partners founder David Andrew and Aden Wilkins sit down with Rowen Powell, director of Verve Buyer's Agency, to unpack what's happening on the ground. From the collapse of investor demand to skyrocketing building cost...

Ask a question or send feedback Tariffs, Trump, the Iran conflict, soaring oil prices, an overvalued market that still refuses to crash - the 2026 financial year had it all. In this end-of-financial-year special, Capital Partners founder David Andrew and investment coordinator Nick Menegola join Aden Wilkins to break down what actually drove returns, what the so-called experts got wrong, and what...

Ask a question or send feedback On the 1st of July 1999, David Andrew backed out of his driveway in a White Camry with a lunchbox, a laptop, and a mission to build something the financial advice industry had never really seen - a firm that only got paid when it did right by its clients. In this special episode of The Purposeful Investor, David sits down with Aden Wilkins to tell the full Capital P...

Ask a question or send feedback Australia is in the middle of a $5.4 trillion wealth transfer. Baby boomers and the silent generation hold 70% of the nation's wealth and according to Perth's leading succession lawyer, most of it won't transition successfully. In this episode, Capital Partners founder David Andrew and wealth adviser Aden Wilkins sit down with Morgan Solomon, founding...

Ask a question or send feedback Do you need to beat the market to be a successful investor? Is cash really safe? Should you be chasing the next big trend whether that's crypto, gold or AI? In this episode, Capital Partners founder David Andrew and wealth adviser Aden Wilkins sit down with Apollo Lupescu from Dimensional Fund Advisors in California to bust 10 of the most common investing myths...

Ask a question or send feedback Treasurer Jim Chalmers handed down the federal budget and the proposed changes to capital gains tax, negative gearing and family trust distributions could significantly affect how Australians build wealth. In this special episode, Capital Partners founder David Andrew and wealth advisor Aden Wilkins speak with Nick Menegola to break down what has actually been propo...

Ask a question or send feedback Despite Western Australia's booming mining driven economy, new data reveals that most WA families are still anxious about money. In this episode, David Andrew and Aden Wilkins sit down with Kristen Turnbull, Director of CoreData Reasarch WA, to unpack the findings of the Voice of WA research report. This was a statewide survey of more than 1,000 Western Austral...

Ask a question or send feedback The market was down 4.3% in Q1 2026 and the headlines were bleak. But look under the hood and the story is completely different. In this episode of The Purposeful Investor, David Andrew and Aden Wilkins speak with Apollo Lupescu from Dimensional Fund Advisors to break down exactly what happened in financial markets in the first quarter of 2026, why the headlines don...

Ask a question or send feedback 60% of Australians are what one of the country's leading estate planning lawyers calls 'set up for a bit of a disaster.' No will. A will that's 10 years out of date. Or no idea if they even have one. In this episode of The Purposeful Investor, David Andrew and Aden Wilkins sit down with Morgan Solomon a founding director of Solomon Hollett Lawyer...

Ask a question or send feedback War in the Middle East. Rising oil prices. Expensive markets. AI changing everything. With so much noise, what should investors actually do? In this episode of The Purposeful Investor, David Andrew and Aden Wilkins sit down with Apollo Lupescu from Dimensional Fund Advisors to answer the questions coming out of client meetings right now. Apollo has a gift for making...

Ask a question or send feedback Is the government about to change capital gains tax, superannuation rules, and how trusts are taxed? In this episode of The Purposeful Investor, Capital Partners founder David Andrew and co-host Aden Wilkins unpack everything you need to know about Australia's proposed tax reforms and what they could mean for your wealth. Whether you invest in property, hold as...

Ask a question or send feedback Have you ever wondered why some people make financial decisions with ease while others constantly struggle to strike a balance between living for today and saving for tomorrow? In this episode of The Purposeful Investor, hosts Aden Wilkins and David Andrews are joined by a world-leading expert in behavioural decision-making: Professor Hal Hershfield from UCLA’s Ande...

Ask a question or send feedback What if wealth wasn’t a race for more, but a plan for enough? We sit down with Brian Portnoy , author of The Geometry of Wealth and founder of Shaping Wealth, to explore funded contentment—the idea that real wealth is the ability to underwrite a life that feels meaningful on your terms. Brian shares how years with elite investors led him to a simple truth: markets r...

Ask a question or send feedback Headlines tell you to act. A plan tells you when to be still.  We sat down with Capital Partners founder David Andrew and Dimensional Fund Advisors Australia CEO Bhanu Singh to unpack how a clear investment philosophy helps you ignore market noise, sidestep FOMO, and make choices that actually serve your life. We trace the shift from active stock picking and star ma...

Ask a question or send feedback We unpack how families can help first-home buyers enter the market without risking retirement, and why honest conversations plus clear numbers beat media noise. Practical steps include guarantors, 5% deposit schemes, rentvesting, and legal safeguards for gifts. • social pressure and silence blocking helpful family talks • role of the mortgage broker as long-term adv...

Ask a question or send feedback This is one of our most important episodes - ever! Predictions feel powerful until they're not. We pull back the curtain on what actually drives long-term investment returns and explore how a systematic, evidence-led approach can help you capture the returns you are owed while avoiding costly traps. Aden and David sit down with Bhanu Singh, CEO of Dimensional F...

Ask a question or send feedback Markets never move in straight lines and 2025 proved it once again. The first year of President Trump Mk II was always going to be interesting! As we look to 2026, we dust off the crystal ball for a conversation about markets and investing. David Andrew and Nick Mengola join Aden to look back at markets in 2025 and look to the major trends to understand what might b...

Ask a question or send feedback In this powerful episode of The Purposeful Investor, host Aden Wilkins welcomes Tracy Hall - author, keynote speaker, and survivor of one of Australia’s most prolific con men. Tracy shares her deeply personal story of losing her life savings, and the psychological toll it took. Together, Aden and Tracy explore the emotional aftermath, the process of rebuilding trust...

Ask a question or send feedback In this bonus series, Aden is joined by Damon Sugden, Principal Wealth Adviser at Capital Partners, who reflects on his unique journey from international ballroom stages to financial advisory. Discover how a life in the performing arts shaped his mindset, why financial independence is central to his values, and how he helps clients reimagine retirement.  Damon share...

Ask a question or send feedback Aden sits down with mergers and acquisitions expert Brendan Cockram from Octavian Group and senior wealth adviser James McLeod to unpack the strategy behind a successful business exit.  They explore how to prepare your business for sale, determine its true value, and structure deals that balance risk and reward.  From understanding key valuation drivers to timing th...

Ask a question or send feedback In this episode of The Purposeful Investor, Aden is joined by Dr. Steve Garth and Investment Coordinator Nick Menegola to demystify cryptocurrency and its place in modern investment portfolios. The trio explores what cryptocurrency is, its origins, and why it captures so much attention—and caution—in the financial world. They discuss the risks, volatility, and lack...