Financial Standard Podcast

This time of the year can be hectic for financial advisers – getting clients’ financial affairs in order while keeping on top of new, major legislative changes. RFS Advice founding partner and financial adviser Troy Theobold shares how he keeps calm during this busy season.

Pivot Wealth founder and financial adviser Ben Nash is a prominent figure in the media. It was far from how he had initially operated, but he was forced to innovate by making structural changes to how he presents himself to potential clients. Tune in to learn more about how he pivots in response to unpredictable and challenging events while simultaneously focusing on helping his clients.

Esther Althaus from Perspective Financial Services has dedicated over two decades to helping women build wealth, and she says the first step always comes down to one thing: giving yourself permission to ask.

Beyond uplifting clients’ financial futures, Shadforth Financial Group private wealth adviser Finn Dorney is a passionate contributor to his community and helps the younger generation get excited about their financial wellbeing.

Integro managing partner Justin Gilmour joins Financial Standard to discuss the advice firm's expansion strategy, its search for like-minded advisers and the future of financial advice in Australia.

In this episode, Link Wealth Group senior financial adviser Billy Norman explains how he interacts with his clients and highlights the importance of implementing a bigger picture when providing financial advice. Additionally, he is also focusing on broadening access to private markets for retail investors, while developing a new private wealth arm. Tune in to listen to the conversation.

As a high-performing financial advice firm, what makes Centaur Financial Services tick? Chief executive Hugh Roberston shares how a sense of purpose, commitment to continuous improvement and inspirational leadership help drive the firm’s success.

FS Power50 debutant Green Associates senior financial planner and director Trina Wood is passionate about ‘showing and sharing’ the value of advice in people’s lives. On top of dedicating her time to helping clients thrive, she also uplifts others in her local community.

Earlier in his career, Prosperity Advisers financial adviser Ben Travers did not have the luxury of resources that are accessible today, and found becoming an adviser extremely tricky and challenging. Hence, he devoted himself to broadening that access point, but at the same time without compromising the level of standard and quality the industry has upheld over the years. Tune in to learn more ab...

Launching two years ago, Fradley Advice has quickly become the trusted practice for complex financial and life matters, such as aged care and retirement. Specialist financial adviser Nathan Fradley tells how he strives to provide empathetic and human-focused advice.

Glen Hare from Fox and Hare shares what it means to advice young Australians in a world of rising costs, technological disruptions and changing financial goals.

Michael Bova of Family Wealth Advisory discusses how he is approaching private market allocations for clients and key risks shaping adviser decisions on the asset class.

With a strong foundation from his father’s career in financial advice, EK Financial Group financial adviser Aaron Kane has tiptoed into the financial planning world from a young age. Inevitably, drawing on his experience and mentorship from his family, Aaron became one of Australia’s most influential advisers as a Power50 member for the third consecutive time. Now set to operate under a self-licen...

The controversial Division 296 superannuation tax passed through both houses of parliament in March and will take effect from July 1 this year. From that date a 30% tax rate will apply on earnings from superannuation balances between $3 million and $10 million. For balances over $10 million a 40% tax rate applies. Viridian Advisory senior financial adviser Amanda Ragkousis joined the Financial Sta...

FS Power 50’s Jessica Looi, a senior private client adviser at UniSuper, explains why Australians – whether young or old, wealthy or just starting out – can turn to super funds for good-quality information not only on their super and retirement, but also for comprehensive financial advice.

After analysing over 400,000 self-managed super funds and their performance in FY24, Adelaide University and the SMSF Association found that over rolling five-year periods SMSFs tend to outperform APRA-regulated funds by about 1.1%. Wh...

Financial advice and sailing can be completely irrelevant and separated for many, but it is not the case for Freshwater Wealth financial adviser Roger Perret, as he said strategy deployments from both ends are quite similar. As a Power50 adviser, he continues to use his influence to advocate for the broader advice industry while sailing to his success. Tune in to hear from Perret on his journey in...

The intensifying conflict with Iran has pushed oil prices sharply higher, triggered heavy selling and unsettled global markets. But this is not the first time a major global event has rattled markets and likely won’t be the last. So how do you keep your clients calm during times of intense uncertainty? Townsend & Cobain founding partner Tim Townsend joined the Financial Standard podcast to sha...

Family businesses are unique, underpinned by hard work and strong family values. What sets them apart is the ability to leave a meaningful legacy. Jen Goldsworthy, a third-generation wealth manager at Goldsworthy Private Wealth, shares how she runs a successful family business and keeps the tradition of helping others achieve financial freedom alive. Making the Power50 for the second year on a row...

Despite global sustainable funds recording more than US$80 billion in net outflows in 2025, Australia and New Zealand are bucking the trend and continue to attract new capital. In this episode, Australian Ethical deputy chief investment officer John Woods unpacks how ESG investing is evolving in 2026, explaining why there's still plenty of opportunities out there for sustainable investors, the imp...

In the last year, we have borne witness to significant regulatory changes in operation, shaping and reshaping financial advice. As advisers tread water against a rising tide of regulatory red tape, FAAA's general manager Phil Anderson speaks optimistically to the regulatory evolutions that may unfold in 2026.

Emerging markets staged a powerful comeback in 2025 – but is the rally built to last? Robeco senior portfolio manager Michael Lin shares his views on what he expects for the asset class in 2026.

The start of 2026 was a baptism of fire mired by geopolitical and market turmoils. Alternatives, meanwhile, continue to underscore resilience and cushion the downside risks as strong structural demands look promising for the asset class in the year ahead. Brookfield Private Wealth managing director and head of international Jeremy Hall is our special guest on today’s episode.

From valuations and capex to demand and real world deployment, Kieran Moore portfolio manager at Munro Partners discusses the main themes shaping the AI trade.

Although Australian fixed income may have shared a similar start as the previous year in 2026, Janus Henderson's head of Australian fixed interest, Jay Sivapalan, explains some opportunities investors can capitalise on. He believes it will be difficult for the asset class, which is traditionally used as a defensive asset in a portfolio, to produce negative returns. However, inflation can remain st...