Financial Secrets Revealed

In this final episode of our collaboration with Allan Gray Funds , Amanda sits down with LJ Collyer to reflect on a deep dive into investment philosophy and market resilience. As market cycles come and go, LJ explains why the core of successful investing isn't just about numbers—it's about mastering human behavior . From the pitfalls of chasing AI fads to the benefits of a global researc...

In this episode of Financial Secrets Revealed , Amanda welcomes back Simon Mawhinney from Allan Gray to explore the intricacies of the Allan Gray Stable Fund . Often perceived as a "boring" or cash-heavy option, Simon reveals the sophisticated, contrarian strategy behind the fund that prioritizes capital preservation and low volatility while seeking to outperform traditional cash holding...

Welcome to the Financial Secrets Revealed podcast, continuing our collaborative series with Allan Gray Australia ! In this episode, Amanda sits down with Dr. Suhas Nayak , a seasoned Portfolio Manager at Allan Gray Australia. Dr. Nayak, who manages approximately 35% of the Allan Grey Australia Equity Fund, provides an insightful exploration into the firm’s commitment to contrarian investing and ho...

Welcome back to the Financial Secrets Revealed podcast! In this special collaborative episode with Allan Gray Funds , Amanda speaks with Simon Mawhinney , the Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer (CIO) of Allan Gray Australia . Simon, who is responsible for overseeing the firm's investment strategy and fund performance, provides a deep dive into Allan Gray's unwavering contrari...

Join Amanda Cassar and LJ Collyer as they explore Allan Gray’s remarkable journey — from its founding in South Africa in 1973 to its expansion into Australia and global partnership with Orbis. Discover the enduring investment philosophy that underpins their funds: long-term thinking, contrarian insights, and a deep commitment to investor outcomes.  https://www.allangray.com.au/ Support the show

Welcome to the Financial Secrets Revealed Series 3 podcast episode from Meet the Experts. Amanda Cassar meets with Stephen Bailey, Scottish Whisky Investment Specialist from Melbourne, to discuss investment in the fabulous drop. Stephen is a former financial adviser, who like me – enjoys a wee dram now and then.  His personal preferences in the golden drop sparked further interest in investing in...

Welcome to the Financial Secrets Revealed Series 3 podcast episode from Meet the Experts. Amanda Cassar here meets with Scherrie Prince who lost her mother whilst still a minor, and then her grandparents.  After their passing, the absence of a will or trust set off a series of painful conflicts among her family resulting in one aunt losing her rightful inheritance due to inadequate financial guida...

Welcome to the Financial Secrets Revealed Series 3 podcast episode from Meet the Experts. Amanda Cassar meets with Bob DePasquale, the Generosity Guy. Bob shares the lessons he learned in college and now runs with the mantra – giving is receiving.  2001 was a massive year for Bob, not only with a diagnosis of cancer at 18, but the end of life as we knew it with the destruction of the Twin Towers. ...

Welcome to the Financial Secrets Revealed Series 3 podcast episode from Meet the Experts. Amanda Cassar meets with Dr Renée Baker of RBI Group. The fabulous Dr Renée is an Entrepreneur, TEDx Speaker, Board Director and Professor.  Renee’s passion and practical experience in wealth management and fostering financial literacy.  She has 3 decades in financial services and has been at the forefront of...

Welcome to the Financial Secrets Revealed Series 3 podcast episode from Meet the Experts. Amanda Cassar meets with Afsha Butt & Uzair Ahmed here to discuss investing in the future. Afsha is the Founder & CEO of WealthVerse Inc, Canada and helps professionals and business owners plan their wealth.  Afsha is based in Toronto and has built a team of partners and advisers into a trailblazing f...

Welcome to the Financial Secrets Revealed Series 3 podcast episode from Meet the Experts. Amanda Cassar meets with Chris Joye here, Founder of Coolabah Capital. Chris has been selected as one of FE fundinfo’s Top 10 “Alpha Managers” based on his risk-adjusted performance throughout his career. He has previously worked for Goldman Sachs in London and Syndey, the Reserve Bank of Australia and founde...

Welcome to the Financial Secrets Revealed Series 3 podcast episode from Meet the Experts.  Amanda Cassar here meets with Grant Hackett OAM, an Australian swimmer, most famous for winning the men’s 1500 metres freestyle at the 2000 and 2004 Summer Olympics.  Grant’s longest career, however, has been in financial services, most recently as the CEO of Generation Life.  And today, we’re talking about...

Welcome to the Financial Secrets Revealed Series 3 podcast episode from Meet the Experts.  Amanda Cassar here meets the author of 4 Amazon best-sellers and a two-time TED talk speaker with nearly 6 million views – Adam Carroll.  Adam is the creator of Broke, Busted & Disgusted, a documentary on finances that has aired on CNBC.  Adam is also a professional speaker and the founder of the Shred M...

Welcome to the Financial Secrets Revealed Series 3 podcast episode from Meet the Experts.  Amanda Cassar here meets the best-selling author of ‘The Gen Z Money Manual: Mastering Our New Economy,’ Mark Bolton.  Mark is a veteran of the banking and consulting industries, having held senior positions with PWC, Goldman Sachs, Credit Suisse and Barclays, among others.  Mark specialises in reaching Gen...

Welcome to the Financial Secrets Revealed Series 3 podcast episode from Meet the Experts.  Amanda Cassar here meets Head of Adviser Distribution of Allan Gray Australia, South African born LJ Collyer.  LJ has a strong background in financial services and holds an MBA focused on Private Equity, Securities analysis, and international financial market from the University of Cape Town.  We discuss the...

Welcome to the Financial Secrets Revealed Series 3 podcast episode from Meet the Experts. Amanda Cassar here meets the Growth Architect herself, Beata Chelette.  Beate helps visionaries and leaders with proven strategies, blueprints and growth maps that provide clear steps to improve business systems.   A first-generation immigrant who found herself $135,000 in debt as a single parent Beate bootst...

Welcome to the Financial Secrets Revealed Series 3 podcast episode from Meet the Experts. Amanda Cassar here meets Betashares Senior investment Strategist, Cameron Gleeson.  Cameron’s responsibilities span supporting all distribution channels and working alongside the portfolio management team.  Cameron holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of WA and a Master of Commerce (Hons) from Uni...

Welcome to the Financial Secrets Revealed Series 3 podcast episode from Meet the Experts. Amanda Cassar here meets the executive coach for CEO’s Aasha T. LaCount.  Aasha breaks down how our emotional and energetic intelligence can’t be ignored when it comes to money and how our thoughts can impact how we invest, create wealth, and succeed. We will do a deep dive into what some may consider a littl...

Welcome to the Financial Secrets Revealed Series 3 podcast episode from Meet the Experts. Amanda Cassar here meets leading financial advisor, CEO, Author, public speaker, Entrepreneur, Media Contributor, and Mindfulness Thought Leader, Spencer Sherman.  Spencer is the Founder of Abacus Wealth and loves to teach how to increase money mindfully. Spencer has an MBA from Wharton and integrates hands-o...

Welcome to the Financial Secrets Revealed Series 3 podcast episode from Meet the Experts. Amanda Cassar here meets the Founder and Managing Director of the Astute Property Network, Alex Minter.  Alex helps Australians with their dreams of property ownership and freedom and discusses with us just what drives the market. And whether hiring a Buyer’s Agent is really worth it. Alex’s vision is to prov...

Welcome to the Financial Secrets Revealed Series 3 podcast episode from Meet the Experts. Amanda Cassar here meets Josh Zeigelbaum, Director of Investor Relations for the Legacy Group (a Private Equity Company) based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. We will discuss their flagship investment, Green Coffee Co. and how it fits into the ESG (Environmental, Sustainable, Governance) space.  We also run a br...

Welcome to the Financial Secrets Revealed Series 3 podcast episode from Meet the Experts. Amanda Cassar here meets the multi-Award-Winning Financial Adviser, Felicity Cooper from Cooper Wealth Management at Bundall on the Gold Coast, Australia. We will dissect why you’d use an Adviser, where to find the one that’s right for you and how to know if they’re adding value to your situation.  We break d...

Welcome to the trailer for Season 3 of Financial Secrets Revealed with your host, Amanda Cassar. In this upcoming season, we're delving into the world of finance by meeting the experts. We'll be joined by a diverse range of guests, from those involved in socially conscious investments to a former Olympic swimmer who now heads a large Australian bond company. Get ready for insightful disc...

Welcome to the Financial Secrets Revealed Series 2 podcast episode where Amanda Cassar meets with Michelle Shekhinah, a survivor of sex trafficking by her former husband, to support a drug habit and expensive lifestyle. Michelle shares her story of how financial abuse kept her in a horrific relationship where control was so important to her violent partner.  After 17 years of marriage, and two chi...

Welcome to the Financial Secrets Revealed Series 2 podcast episode where Amanda Cassar meets with the fun and feisty, Dana S Diaz, a daughter, mother, wife, and a survivor of narcissistic abuse. Dana shares her story of an abusive stepfather, a mother who never stood up for her daughter, then becoming the wife of a narcissist.  She wants to share what she’s learned.  Also, how financial abuse and...