Grow Your Wealth

In this episode of the Grow Your Wealth podcast, host Travis Miller sits down with Campbell Smyth, a financial services veteran with more than 25 years of experience across credit, capital markets, and portfolio management. Campbell shares his career journey - from a brief stint in a science degree to completing his CFA and managing an excess of $2.5 billion in securities assets at Challenger. He...

In this episode of the Grow Your Wealth podcast, host Travis Miller sits down with Ian Saines, a highly experienced non-executive director and former senior banking executive. Ian reflects on a distinguished career that has spanned the Reserve Bank of Australia, Challenger, CBA, and Zurich, offering a unique perspective developed through decades of leadership in global financial services. He share...

In this episode of the Grow Your Wealth podcast, host Travis Miller sits down with Stuart Kingham, an experienced Chief Commercial Officer and veteran of the Australian financial services landscape. Stu reflects on his foundational years growing up on a farm near Orange, NSW, and how that rural upbringing instilled the resilience and planning skills that have defined his 30-year career. From a cha...

In this special "spun around" episode of the Grow Your Wealth podcast, the tables are turned as Mark Sherwood interviews the show’s regular host and iPartners co-founder, Travis Miller. The conversation marks the six-year anniversary of the iPartners Credit Investment Fund, a flagship strategy designed to offer wealth creation with lower volatility than public equity markets. Travis reflects on th...

In this episode of the Grow Your Wealth podcast, host Travis Miller sits down with David Wiadrowski, an experienced board director with a career spanning public, private and not-for-profit organisations. David reflects on a journey shaped by people, relationships and pivotal decisions — from starting out driving trucks to senior leadership roles at PwC, international experience in San Francisco an...

In this special episode, we look back at the standout moments from the past year. We’ve gathered the most valuable insights, expert tips, and top highlights from our 2025 conversations to help you stay inspired on your financial journey in 2026. Whether you’re catching up or revisiting your favourite segments, join us for a quick recap of the best conversations from the year. iPartners Website: ht...

In this episode of the Grow Your Wealth podcast, host Travis Miller sits down with Gary Sly, a banking and capital markets veteran with more than 40 years of experience across Australia, the US, the UK, and New Zealand. Gary shares his unconventional path into finance- from aspiring Navy pilot to landing his first role with the local bank manager - and how that evolved into a distinguished career...

In this episode of the Grow Your Wealth podcast, host Travis Miller sits down with Alison Crealy, a financial services leader with 25+ years across audit, M&A, and corporate leadership. Alison shares her journey from a KPMG cadetship to a decade in Belgium working on pan-European deals pre-GFC, and later returning to Australia to lead as CFO and GM of Capital Markets at iPartners. She unpacks pers...

In this episode of the Grow Your Wealth podcast, host Travis Miller sits down with Sam Kennard, who joined the Kennards Self Storage family business in 1991 and became CEO in 1994, guiding the company from 14 storage centres to 126 locations across Australia and New Zealand. Sam shares lessons from large-scale developments and acquisitions, his early career culture reset, and why disciplined site...

In this episode of the Grow Your Wealth podcast, host Travis Miller sits down with Simon Moore, Senior Partner and founder of Colinton Capital Partners. From his Queensland roots to JPMorgan in New York, Investcorp in the Middle East, and launching The Carlyle Group’s Australian office, Simon unpacks global lessons in private equity. He explains why Australia is the “land of the duopoly,” the trap...

In this episode of the Grow Your Wealth podcast, host Travis Miller sits down with Jaki Virtue, an accomplished leader with over 25 years in the financial services sector, including senior roles in Sydney, London, and Hong Kong. From her unconventional start in an alternative school to becoming Co-Chief Operating Officer, Jaki shares her career journey, lessons in leadership, and passion for tackl...

In this episode of the Grow Your Wealth podcast, host Travis Miller speaks with Grant Lovett, a seasoned financial markets expert whose career has spanned top-tier roles in New York, London, and Sydney. From his beginnings in public schooling in the Sutherland Shire to executive positions at UBS and the ASX, Grant shares his unconventional journey through accounting, trading, and public service—in...

In this episode of the Grow Your Wealth podcast, host Travis Miller sits down with Clayton Howes, the dynamic CEO and co-founder of MoneyMe. With a rich background in financial services, Clayton shares how his journey from Zimbabwe to Australia shaped his passion for entrepreneurship. He dives deep into the importance of capital structure, the power of product innovation, and the role of customer...

In this episode of the Grow Your Wealth podcast, host Travis Miller chats with Simon Petris, co-founder of Revolution Asset Management. With an academic foundation in theoretical physics and a PhD in mathematics, Simon made a unique pivot into the world of banking and asset management. He shares how a chance opportunity at ANZ launched his finance career and the path that led him to roles at Chall...

In this episode of the Grow Your Wealth podcast, host Travis Miller chats with Harry Hyslop, a dynamic force in the world of property origination and private credit. Harry shares his journey from the northern beaches of Sydney to leading real estate investment deals and building a reputation in Australia’s evolving private credit market. They dive into lessons from early career risks, the value of...

In this episode of the Grow Your Wealth podcast, host Travis Miller sits down with Ed Burns, a seasoned investment professional with over two decades of experience across global markets. From his early days in Adelaide to working in London and Sydney, Ed shares his journey in financial services, including his time at UBS and other top-tier firms. He discusses alternative assets, structured product...

In this episode of the Grow Your Wealth podcast, host Travis Miller speaks with David Harland, a financial consultant and family business specialist with decades of experience across banking, wealth management, and intergenerational transitions. David shares his journey from working in his family business to becoming a banking professional and, later, a global consultant helping families navigate...

In this episode of the Grow Your Wealth podcast, host Travis Miller sits down with Peter Jolly, an experienced economist with a deep understanding of financial markets. From his early career at the Reserve Bank of New Zealand to leading economic research in major financial institutions, Peter shares valuable insights into market trends, risk management, and economic forecasting. He discusses infla...

In this episode of the Grow Your Wealth podcast, host Travis Miller speaks with Kieran Berry, co-founder of River X Wealth Management. Kieran’s inspiring story takes us from his early days growing up in Campbelltown to becoming a successful entrepreneur and wealth manager. With no formal university education, Kieran entered the workforce young, bought his first property at 19, and carved out a uni...

In this special episode of the Grow Your Wealth podcast, we take a look back at the most impactful moments from our 2024 episodes. Featuring insights from some of our top guests, this compilation covers pivotal career lessons, business strategies, and personal reflections that can inspire and guide entrepreneurs and investors alike. 00:00:00] - Frank Greeff: Becoming CEO at 27 and Leading Through...

In this episode of the Grow Your Wealth podcast, host Travis Miller welcomes Guy Fergusson, founding partner at Centennial Partners, an independent corporate finance advisory firm based in Sydney. From growing up on a family farm in Central West NSW to a successful career in corporate finance, Guy shares his inspiring journey. He reflects on the pivotal moments that shaped his career, including hi...

In this episode of the Grow Your Wealth podcast, host Travis Miller sits down with Bill Brown, CIO of Terrace Towers. Bill shares his journey from Boston, where he was inspired by his father’s actuarial career, to navigating Wall Street at Salomon Brothers and later transitioning to Australia’s family office sector. With over 14 years of experience managing a diverse portfolio, Bill discusses the...

In this episode of the Grow Your Wealth podcast, host Travis Miller sits down with Mark Sherwood, a seasoned investment strategist and educator. Mark shares his career journey, from early beginnings in university to navigating financial markets across Asia during the GFC. Known for his keen insights into market cycles and investment strategy, Mark discusses the importance of consistency, long-term...

In this episode of the Grow Your Wealth podcast, host Travis Miller speaks with Andrew Lee, CEO of Wormald, one of Australia’s leading fire protection companies. Andrew shares his incredible journey of navigating the multi-million dollar losses at Wormald and the challenges of rebuilding a 135-year-old business. From his start at Chubb Security to stepping into a leadership role at Wormald, Andrew...

In this episode of the Grow Your Wealth podcast, host Travis Miller speaks with Andrew Lee, CEO of Wormald, one of Australia’s leading fire protection companies. Andrew shares his incredible journey of navigating the multi-million dollar losses at Wormald and the challenges of rebuilding a 135-year-old business. From his start at Chubb Security to stepping into a leadership role at Wormald, Andrew...