Financial Standard Podcast

What does it mean when the nation’s largest superannuation fund makes a major play for an expanded financial advice offering? Financial Advice Association Australia chief executive Sarah Abood makes sense of it all.

Financial Standard revisits adviser, researcher and advocate Dawn Thomas several years after her profile interview to explore what has changed and what has learned. From authenticity and heart-led advice to business ownership, financial literacy and shaping the future of the profession this is a reflective conversation about purpose, growth, impact and helping shape the next generation.

With more Australians learning about money on TikTok, YouTube and Instagram than ever before, James Wrigley discusses how licensed advisers are using social media to educate, connect with new audiences and reshape the future of financial advice. James Wrigley is a Certified Financial Planner and educator, helping Australians build financial confidence through trusted advice and engaging digital content.

Wealth Forum's Sheila Cabacungan joins Financial Standard to talk running her own self-licensed advice practice, and what she's learnt advising the migrant community as a first-generation Filipino Australian adviser.

Finding the right jockey for private market investments, the double tax that could kill trust structures in Australia, and the right home for an adviser - Charlie Viola of Viola Private Wealth joins Financial Standard to unpack what's moving the wealth industry.

Lume Wealth director and financial adviser Morgan Hayward focuses on improving and innovating her approach in financial advice. To achieve this, she incorporates elements she’s learned outside the financial realm, aiming to strike a balance between her long-standing passion and profession to provide the best possible outcome for her clients. Tune in to learn more about her hobby and experience.

For Jordan Vaka, an independent financial adviser and founder of PlanningSolo, it is possible to have a stress-free and seamless end of financial year. He shares how he strives to make the process better and more efficient every year.

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 about what Ben has contributed to the pathway for the future of financial advice.

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-licensing model, Aaron is keen to unfold a new chapter for the business.