Ensombl Advice Australia

In this episode, Rocksy speaks with Josh Cratchley, CEO & Founding Partner at Walker Lane. Josh explains how they support and grows advice practices through shared services, a flexible licensee model, and a focus on efficiency and specialization. Josh Cratchley LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-cratchley-cfp-16189246/ Walker Lane Website: https://www.walkerlane.com.au/ Explore the road le...

Managed accounts are often sold on efficiency, but their impact can run much deeper than streamlining portfolio administration. In this episode, host Ben Nash is joined by Lance Rowlands from Wealth Directions and David Hutchinson from AMP to explore how managed accounts are reshaping the advice model itself. Drawing on Lance’s experience implementing managed portfolios across his practice, the di...

In this episode, Ben is joined by Yvonne Chu, Head of Technical and Paraplanning at Entireti. They discuss how advisers can deliver stronger and more defensible life insurance advice by developing a clear insurance philosophy, applying consistent needs analysis, documenting client conversations, managing replacement advice and pre-assessments, and clearly explaining premiums, policy terms and trad...

Global markets may be dominated by the US, but that doesn’t mean the best opportunities are. In this episode, host Andrew Rocks is joined by Kevin Bertoli from PM Capital to explore how long-term, flexible investing can uncover genuine market anomalies around the world. From European banks and global decoupling to inflation, AI and commodity cycles, Kevin explains why they're looking beyond index...

When markets become captivated by the next big theme, some of the best opportunities can emerge in the places investors have stopped looking. In this episode, host Ben Nash is joined by Allan Gray senior investment specialist Chris Hestelow to explore how a contrarian, bottom-up approach is finding value beneath the market headlines. From AI and semiconductor beneficiaries to healthcare, property,...

In this episode, Ben talks with Nicole Bendeich from Calibre Life. They discuss her journey from admin and paraplanning into running a boutique risk advice practice, and how thoughtful processes, clear client communication, and confidence in human connection can make small, specialist life insurance businesses both viable and deeply rewarding. Nicole Bendeich LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/...

Earn 0.75 CPD here: https://quiz.ensombl.com/CPDC-26071702-34390001 0.25 Client Care & Practice 0.25 Technical Competence 0.25 Regulatory Compliance and Consumer Protection In this first episode, Sarah Leslie is joined by Matthew Lloyd and Alex Berlee from AGS Financial Group. They discuss how recent Australian aged care reforms have increased complexity and costs, reshaped home and residential ca...

Earn 1.0 CPD here: https://quiz.ensombl.com/CPDC-26071702-40430001 0.25 Client Care & Practice 0.25 Technical Competence 0.25 Regulatory Compliance and Consumer Protection 0.25 Professionalism and Ethics In this episode, Sarah speaks with Ben Hillier, Director Retirement at AMP. They explore how advisers can integrate aged care into holistic retirement planning by recognizing changing spending pat...

Earn 1.25 CPD here: https://quiz.ensombl.com/CPDC-26071702-47270001 0.25 Client Care & Practice 0.50 Technical Competence 0.25 Regulatory Compliance and Consumer Protection 0.25 Professionalism and Ethics In this final installment, Sarah talks to Shaun Ganguly, Founder & Principal Adviser at Prime Years Financial Planning. They discuss how advisers can effectively integrate aged care into long‑ter...

Earn 1.0 CPD here: https://quiz.ensombl.com/CPDC-26071401-57440001 0.25 Technical Competence 0.25 Client Care and Practice 0.25 Regulatory Compliance & Consumer Protection 0.25 Professionalism and Ethics This week, Rocksy speaks with Matt Fogarty, Executive General Manager - Partnerships at Infocus. They explore Matt’s journey in financial advice and his leadership of Infocus, and its four-pillar...

Earn 0.50 CPD here: https://quiz.ensombl.com/CPDC-26070700-42530001 0.25 Technical Competence 0.25 Regulatory Compliance and Consumer Protection In this episode, Ben speaks with Phil Anderson, General Manager - Policy, Advocacy and Standards at the FAAA. They discuss how the FAAA advocates for advisers within Australia’s complex regulatory and political environment, covering life insurance commiss...

Earn 0.75 CPD here: https://quiz.ensombl.com/CPDC-26061903-06260001 0.25 Client Care & Practice 0.50 Technical Competence Artificial Intelligence has created enormous wealth for investors—but history suggests that periods of technological disruption can also be fertile ground for misplaced expectations and overlooked opportunities. In this episode, host James Whelan is joined by Povilas Dapkeviciu...

Earn 0.75 CPD here: https://quiz.ensombl.com/CPDC-26061505-51110001 0.25 Regulatory Compliance and Consumer Protection 0.25 Client Care & Practice 0.25 Technical Competence As global investors reassess where future growth will come from, host Amie Baker is joined by Stanley Lu (Orbis Investments) to challenge conventional thinking on emerging markets. They explore how many investors remain anchore...

Earn 0.75 CPD here: https://quiz.ensombl.com/CPDC-26060501-47040001 0.25 Regulatory Compliance and Consumer Protection 0.25 Client Care & Practice 0.25 Technical Competence As geopolitical tensions, higher oil prices, and persistent inflation reshape the economic outlook, host Amie Baker is joined by Diana Mousina (North) and Estelle Liu (North) to explore what it means for investors and retirees....

Earn 1.00 CPD here: https://quiz.ensombl.com/CPDC-26060107-14110001 0.25 Client Care & Practice 0.25 Technical Competence 0.25 Regulatory Compliance and Consumer Protection 0.25 Tax (Financial) Advice In this episode, Rocksy sits down with Karam Singh from EK Private Advisory. They discuss his journey from migrant paraplanner to global ultra‑high‑net‑worth adviser, cross‑border family office advic...

Earn 1.25 CPD here: https://quiz.ensombl.com/CPDC-26052600-21380001 0.50 Client Care & Practice 0.50 Technical Competence 0.25 Regulatory Compliance and Consumer Protection In this episode, Peita Diamantidis is joined by Gavin Lamb, Director and Head of Financial Planning at Navigate Advisors. They unpack the realities of intergenerational advice - from family dynamics, estate planning and success...

Earn 1.0 CPD here: https://quiz.ensombl.com/CPDC-26052600-27350001 0.50 Client Care & Practice 0.25 Technical Competence 0.25 Regulatory Compliance and Consumer Protection In episode two, Peita speaks with Inbam Devadason, Actuary, Founder and Director of Precision Financial. He shares practical strategies for building intergenerational wealth - covering family dynamics, home visits, free investme...

Earn 1.25 CPD here: https://quiz.ensombl.com/CPDC-26052600-33590001 0.50 Client Care & Practice 0.50 Technical Competence 0.25 Professionalism and Ethics In this final episode, Peita and Joe Stephan from Stephan Independent Advisory dive into how to design and deliver truly intergenerational advice - blending family dynamics, emotional coaching, and smart use of AI to better serve business-owning...

Earn 0.75 CPD here: https://quiz.ensombl.com/CPDC-26052501-15330001 0.25 Client Care & Practice 0.25 Professionalism and Ethics 0.25 Regulatory Compliance and Consumer Protection As investors face longer retirements and more complex market conditions, Ben Nash (Pivot Wealth) and Dan Miles (Innova Asset Management) join the conversation to explore compartmentalised investing and modern risk managem...

Earn 1.25 CPD here: https://quiz.ensombl.com/CPDC-26052405-30060001 0.50 Client Care & Practice 0.50 Technical Competence 0.25 Professionalism and Ethics This week, Rocksy speaks with Kane Leersen from Regional Prosperity. They explore his journey from shearer’s son to regional financial advice leader, unpacking how he builds a values‑driven, community‑focused firm that invests heavily in people,...

Earn 1.0 CPD here: https://quiz.ensombl.com/CPDC-26052000-02030001 0.25 Professionalism and Ethics 0.25 Client Care & Practice 0.25 Technical Competence 0.25 Regulatory Compliance and Consumer Protection In this episode, Ben is joined by Niall McConville, Managing Director at Bombora Advice. They unpack how regulation, product design, mental health claims, and pricing pressures are reshaping the A...

Earn 1.0 CPD here: https://quiz.ensombl.com/CPDC-26051801-36300001 0.25 Technical Competence 0.25 Client Care and Practice 0.25 Regulatory Compliance & Consumer Protection 0.25 Professionalism and Ethics In this episode, Rocksy speaks with Craig Kouimanis, Head of Paragem. They unpack how Count helps advice firms grow through licensing support, M&A and equity partnerships, technology and client en...

Earn 0.25 CPD here: https://quiz.ensombl.com/CPDC-26051802-20490001 0.25 Technical Competence In this episode, Neil Rogan speaks with Alex Cousley from Russell Investments. Alex explains resilient global growth and strong US earnings, rising Australian recession risks, tepid but stable China, and political and energy headwinds in the UK and Europe. Neil Rogan LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/...

Earn 1.0 CPD here: https://quiz.ensombl.com/CPDC-26051100-30200001 0.25 Client Care & Practice 0.25 Technical Competence 0.25 Regulatory Compliance and Consumer Protection 0.25 Professionalism and Ethics In this episode, Rocksy is joined by Stuart Jones, Managing Director, Senior Financial Planner and Mortgage Broker at Michael Roach Financial Solutions. They discuss his journey from accounting to...

Earn 0.75 CPD here: https://quiz.ensombl.com/CPDC-26050503-19180001 0.25 Client Care & Practice 0.25 Technical Competence 0.25 Tax (Financial) Advice In this episode, Vince Scully and Tony Kofkin (Kofkin Bond & Co) explore how advisers can earn deeper client trust by combining clear education, thoughtful structuring and genuinely human relationships across business, wealth and intergenerational pl...