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Latest episodes

May 20, 2025 • 38min
Creating Generational Wealth #2
In this episode, Tanya speaks with Gianna Thomson, Principal Adviser at Thomson Wealth. They discuss the critical importance of comprehensive estate planning, and how advisers can help clients create generational wealth through facilitating detailed conversations, understanding family dynamics, and proactively addressing potential complexities in wealth transfer. Gianna Thomson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/giannathomson/ Thomson Wealth Website: https://www.thomsonwealth.com.au/ For more information, follow Generation Life on LinkedIn: https://ensombl.com/go/20250514 Recognise real-world learning as CPD: https://ensombl.com/cpd/ General Disclaimer – https://www.ensombl.com/disclaimer/

May 20, 2025 • 45min
Creating Generational Wealth #3
In this final episode, Tanya is joined by Felipe Araujo, Chief Executive Officer at Generation Life. They explore the complexities of generational wealth transfer in Australia, and the critical role of advisers in helping families navigate estate planning, tax efficiency, and the strategic use of investment bonds to preserve and grow wealth across generations. Felipe Araujo LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/felipe-araujo-3952903a/ Not Tomorrow's Problem: https://genlife.com.au/not-tomorrows-problem For more information, follow Generation Life on LinkedIn: https://ensombl.com/go/20250514 Recognise real-world learning as CPD: https://ensombl.com/cpd/ General Disclaimer – https://www.ensombl.com/disclaimer/

May 15, 2025 • 1h 16min
AdviceTech Podcast #130 - Workato Update
In this episode, Pat is joined once again by Luke Modlmayr, Account Executive at Workato. They discuss the transformative potential of AI and automation across various business processes, highlighting how low-code integration platforms can streamline workflows, improve efficiency, and enable organisations to leverage emerging technologies like agentic AI to solve complex business challenges. Luke Modlmayr LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lmodlmayr/ Workato Website: https://www.workato.com/ Patrick Gardner LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/csba-patrick-gardner/ A world of client data awaits you at Netwealth: https://ensombl.com/go/20250516 Recognise real-world learning as CPD: https://ensombl.com/cpd/ General Disclaimer – https://www.ensombl.com/disclaimer/

May 14, 2025 • 32min
#491 Daniel Tubman
Daniel is a Business Development Manager at HeirWealth. He and James discuss how HeirWealth helps families centralise their financial assets, documents, and sentimental stories across generations, aiming to solve wealth transfer challenges and deepen adviser-client relationships through a comprehensive digital wealth management solution. Daniel Tubman LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-tubman-2a190a193/ HeirWealth Website: https://www.heirwealth.com/ To learn more about how partnering with Aware Super can support you and your clients, follow us on LinkedIn or visit https://ensombl.com/go/20250515 Recognise real-world learning as CPD: https://ensombl.com/cpd/ General Disclaimer – https://www.ensombl.com/disclaimer/

May 8, 2025 • 1h 4min
AdviceTech Podcast #129 - Less Stack, More Strategy
This week, Pat speaks with Nick Downey, Technology Manager at Direct Wealth. Nick discusses Direct Wealth's strategic approach to technology and AI, focusing on building a custom file noting solution called Meeting Ally that aims to improve efficiency and capacity for advisers by creating an intelligent "ally" that streamlines the advice production process. Nick Downey LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-downey-53279559/ Direct Wealth Website: https://directwealth.com.au/ A world of client data awaits you at Netwealth: https://ensombl.com/go/20250509 Recognise real-world learning as CPD: https://ensombl.com/cpd/ General Disclaimer – https://www.ensombl.com/disclaimer/

May 7, 2025 • 41min
#490 Trish Gregory
Trish is a Financial Adviser - Insurance Specialist at Hayes & Co Insurance Services. She shares her journey from holistic advice to becoming an insurance-only adviser, her career transition, passion for helping clients, and future plans to potentially start her own practice. Trish Gregory LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trish-gregory-finance/ Hayes & Co Insurance Services Website: https://hcis.com.au/ Trish's Previous Episode: https://ensombl.com/podcasts/402/ To learn more about how partnering with Aware Super can support you and your clients, follow us on LinkedIn or visit https://ensombl.com/go/20250508 Recognise real-world learning as CPD: https://ensombl.com/cpd/ General Disclaimer – https://www.ensombl.com/disclaimer/

May 6, 2025 • 36min
Alternative Investing – Infrastructure #1
In this first episode, James is joined by Tyson Jonas, Managing Director at Jonas Wealth Management. They explore infrastructure investing, covering its definition, types, performance across market cycles, defensive qualities, risks, emerging areas like AI data centers, and its potential role in diversified investment portfolios as a stable, inflation-linked asset class. Tyson Jonas LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyson-jonas-7b4387102/ Jonas Wealth Management Website: https://www.jonaswm.com/ To learn more about how partnering with Aware Super can support you and your clients, follow us on LinkedIn or visit https://ensombl.com/go/20250507 Recognise real-world learning as CPD: https://ensombl.com/cpd/ General Disclaimer – https://www.ensombl.com/disclaimer/

May 6, 2025 • 40min
Alternative Investing – Infrastructure #2
In this episode, James speaks with Simon Warner, Head of Portfolio Management at Aware Super. They discuss how infrastructure investing has evolved from traditional utilities to a diverse asset class spanning digital networks, renewable energy, and registries, offering stable long-term returns with varying risk profiles across different sectors and geographies. Simon Warner LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonpwarner/ Aware Super Website: https://awareinvestments.aware.com.au/ To learn more about how partnering with Aware Super can support you and your clients, follow us on LinkedIn or visit https://ensombl.com/go/20250507 Recognise real-world learning as CPD: https://ensombl.com/cpd/ General Disclaimer – https://www.ensombl.com/disclaimer/

May 6, 2025 • 45min
Alternative Investing – Infrastructure #3
In this final episode, Tyson Jonas talks to Leong Tang, Partner and Financial Adviser at Callaghans Accountants. They talk about how infrastructure investments offer stable, inflation-linked returns across essential services like transportation, utilities, and digital networks, providing diversification and long-term growth potential in both domestic and international markets. Leong Tang LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chih-leong-tang-b393296a/ Callaghans Accountants Website: https://www.callaghans.com.au/ To learn more about how partnering with Aware Super can support you and your clients, follow us on LinkedIn or visit https://ensombl.com/go/20250507 Recognise real-world learning as CPD: https://ensombl.com/cpd/ General Disclaimer – https://www.ensombl.com/disclaimer/

May 5, 2025 • 57min
Engine Room Podcast #66 - Andrew Debono
In this episode, Rocksy is joined by Andrew Debono, Principal Adviser and Director at Peak Wealth Management. He shares his journey from a young financial planner in 2014 to building a successful practice targeting high-income professionals, focusing on comprehensive financial advice, strategic risk management, and continuous business evolution. Andrew Debono LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewdebono/ Peak Wealth Management Website: https://peakwm.com.au/ Rich Dad Poor Dad: https://www.richdad.com/ Response for Life Website: https://responseforlife.org.au/ Visit The Adviser Portal and partner with Zurich and OnePath today: https://ensombl.com/go/20250506 Recognise real-world learning as CPD: https://ensombl.com/cpd/ General Disclaimer – https://www.ensombl.com/disclaimer/