Ensombl Advice Australia

In this episode, our host James Whelan sets out with Jody Fitzgerald of Morningstar and David Macri of Mason Stevens to navigate a way through the current economic cycle. With rapid interest rate increases failing to quell economic activity as anticipated, our experts look at how market expectations are being reset and the implications for different asset classes. Jody Fitzgerald LinkedIn: https:/...

In this episode, Peita is joined once again by Anne-Marie Esler, Co-Founder and Co-CEO Padua Solutions. She gives an update on the Padua software and website since their last appearance on the podcast, and preview what's in store for the future. Padua Website: https://www.paduasolutions.com/ Anne-Marie Esler LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-marie-esler-cfp-b04ab686/ Original Padua episod...

Kris is a Financial Adviser at McQueen Group. He and James chat about his career journey from pharmacist to financial advisor and his plans to continue growing his client base and team as the head of McQueen Group's Brisbane office. Kris Chapman LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kris-chapman-12382a43/ McQueen Group Website: https://www.mcqueengroup.com.au/ Join the North Retirement Space on En...

This week, Peita is joined by Racheal Collogan, Business Development Manager at Netwealth. They explore the opportunities and challenges of artificial intelligence in the advice industry, focusing on how advisors can start leveraging AI tools to improve their businesses and better serve clients. Netwealth's Advicetech page: https://www.netwealth.com.au/web/insights/netwealth-2023-advicetech/  Rach...

John is the Senior Financial Adviser and Director at Apex Advice. He and James discuss how he started Apex Advice, the team he's built, and why he decided to target younger accumulator clients with an ongoing engagement model rather than focusing on one-off advice. John Manserra LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-manserra/ Apex Advice Website: https://apexadvice.com.au/ Join the North Reti...

Host James Whelan is joined by PIMCO's Robert Mead and Morningstar's James Foot to answer the big advisor questions about fixed income. Following the tumult of 2022, our experts explore whether the big bond market reset is over, pondering the role for bonds in growth portfolios, the benefits of active fixed income management, and how to give clients the confidence to re-enter FI markets. James Foo...

This week, Peita is joined by Anthony Lyon, Founder at iComply2. They discuss the development and potential of Advice GPT, the challenges in advice production and reviewing, the limitations of chat-based AI, and the continuing importance of human advisors. AdviceGPT Website: https://www.icomply2.com.au/advicegpt    Anthony Lyon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-lyon-2463446a Original iComply ep...

David is the Managing Director at Optimum Pensions. He and James discuss the history and evolution of lifetime pensions and annuities in Australia, and how new legislation has enabled better lifetime income products. David Orford LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-orford/ Optimum Pensions Website: https://www.optimumpensions.com.au/ Join the North Retirement Space on Ensombl. https://enso...

In this episode, Peita is joined by Charlie Westerman, Co-Founder & CEO of Personr. They talk about how Personr uses AI technology to simplify identity verification for businesses and individuals, while remaining secure and compliant. Personr Website: https://www.personr.co/ Charlie Westerman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlie-westerman/ Curiosity Corner (Wonderplan ): https://wonderplan.ai/    ...

Aaron is a Financial Planner and Mortgage Broker at EK Financial Group. He and James talk about EK Financial Group's evolution to a fee-for-service model, emphasising the value of financial advice, holistic wealth management, and networking benefits, including the Top of the Table conference for top-performing advisors. Aaron Kane LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-kane-58a94744/ EK Finan...

Bree is the General Manager at Blueprint Wealth. She and Andrew discuss how she's grown her practice over twenty-two years through defining roles, nurturing staff, and focusing on how to best serve their clients. Bree Stevens LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bree-stevens-78969b34/ Blueprint Wealth Website: https://www.bpwealth.com.au/ Visit The Adviser Portal and partner with Zurich and OnePa...

Mason Stevens' CIO Jacqui Fernley joins Jody Fitzgerald from Morningstar and host James Whelan to take a practical look at investment committees. As the investing environment becomes more complex, and the demands on advisors increase, there is a growing appreciation of how investment committees can deliver stronger governance, access to broader investment expertise, and ultimately, better client o...

In this episode, Peita talks to Mickael Roger, Co-Founder and Co-CEO at PropHero. They explore the property investment platform and its features, and how PropHero uses data and AI to help clients invest in property, while also working with financial advisors to provide their clients with transparent property investment solutions. PropHero Website: https://prophero.com.au/       Mickael Roger Linke...

Billy is a Financial Adviser at Link Wealth Group. They talk about social media marketing, and how he managed to spent three back-to-back ski season's overseas while contract paraplanning. Billy Norman LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/billynormanfp/ Link Wealth Group Website: https://www.linkwealth.com.au/ Join the North Retirement Space on Ensombl. https://ensombl.com/go/20231130 Join the En...

In this episode, Sacha is joined by Anita Muecke, Owner of AVA Insurance Consulting Group. They discuss setting up an insurance policy for success through getting comfortable with difficult medical conversations, managing client expectations throughout the process, and by finding the value in the insurance policy over its lifetime. Anita Muecke LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anitamuecke/ AV...

Hayden is an Investment and Personal Insurance Adviser at Poole and Partners Investment Services. He and Sacha talk about how to ensure a client's insurance policy remains in force, given the cost of living pressures and increasing insurance premiums. Hayden White LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haydenwhite/ Poole and Partners Website: https://pooleandpartners.com.au/ Sacha Loutkovsky Linked...

In this episode, Sacha is joined by Alex Braun, Principal and Owner of Halstead Financial Services, and Andrew Morrison, General Manager of Retail Sales at TAL Australia. They discuss using the claims experience to differentiate your client experience, including developing a clear claim process, and by maintaining positive communication with your clients. Alex Braun LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin....

In this final installment, Sacha talks with Glenn Baird, Head of Mental Health at TAL Australia. They talk about mental health and well-being in the workplace, how advisors can manage their own mental health, and how they can help their clients in the event of a claim or stressful circumstance. Glenn Baird LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/glenn-baird-1781a181/ TAL Australia Website: https://w...

In this episode, Andrew is joined by Michael Bova and Belinda Dalton from Family Wealth Advisory. They discuss the evolution and future vision of Family Wealth Advisory, from its culture and team to client onboarding and tech stack. Michael Bova LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-bova-1ba2724/ Belinda Dalton LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/belinda-dalton-603612146/ Family Wealth A...

In this episode, Peita is joined by Alexandra Brown, Co-Founder and Head of Research at Altiorem. They chat about how the Altiorem sustainable finance library and advocacy platform helps financial advisors and their clients learn more about ethical investing and direct investments towards sustainability issues. Altiorem Website: https://altiorem.org/  Alexandra Brown LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin...

Leanne is a Financial Adviser and Director at 2020 Wealth. She and James chat about how she started her practice during the COVID-19 lockdowns in Melbourne, and how she has grown the business through community involvement and social media marketing. Leanne Bielik LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leanne-bielik/ 2020 Wealth: https://2020-wealth-pty-ltd.business.site/ Join the North Retirement S...

This week, Peita is joined by Denis Konoplev and Alex Gassner from Paraplanner.ai. They discuss how the Paraplanner.ai tool aims to automate tasks for financial advisors in order to free up their time to focus on clients, as well as the potential opportunities of adopting such a tool. Paraplanner.ai Website:   https://www.paraplanner.ai/    Denis Konoplev LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oned...

Nicola is a Senior Financial Adviser at FMD Financial. She and James talk about her journey through the planning world, from her initial career change inspired by her father's health issues to her current role as a Senior Advisor and involvement in providing pro bono advice to those in need through her role as Chair of the Pro Bono Financial Advice Network. Nicola Beswick LinkedIn: https://www.lin...

In this first episode, Dean is joined by Simon Cammiss, Founder and Wealth Adviser at Wealthyer, and Shachar Kariv, Co-Founder and Chief Scientist at Capital Preferences. They discuss how revealed preference methods can help financial advisors better understand their clients' risk profiles and preferences over time to provide tailored advice that meets their goals. Simon Cammiss LinkedIn: https://...

In this episode, Dean talks with Mark Pearson, Senior Financial Advisor at Innovative Wealth Solutions, and Pat Spenner, Head of Marketing and Strategy at Capital Preferences. They discuss managing risk preferences in couples, and the importance of facilitating open communication and making systematic changes in the advice process to ensure both partners feel understood and included. Mark Pearson...