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Latest episodes

Sep 17, 2024 • 53min
Advice 2030 #4
In this final instalment, Peita is joined by Kelli Willmer, Executive General Manager - Wealth at Iress. They discuss how Iress is collaborating with the industry to navigate significant shifts and disruptors, leveraging data and AI to enhance advisor efficiency and client experiences, while encouraging advisors to engage in strategic planning and provide feedback to shape the future of advice. Kelli Willmer LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelli-willmer/ Ensombl Iress Space: https://app.ensombl.com/spaces/12522488/feed Discover how to boost efficiency and create capacity in your business at https://ensombl.com/go/20240918/ Join the Ensombl platform: App Store: http://www.ensombl.com/apple Google Play: http://www.ensombl.com/google Desktop: https://www.ensombl.com/ General Disclaimer – https://www.ensombl.com/disclaimer/

Sep 12, 2024 • 49min
AdviceTech Podcast #100 - moneyGPS
This week, Pat speaks with George Haramis, Co-Founder and CEO of moneyGPS. They discuss the digital advice platform, its origins, features, benefits for financial advisors and clients, future development plans and expanding its reach both domestically and internationally. George Haramis LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgeharamis/ moneyGPS Website: https://moneygps.com.au/ For more information on moneyGPS, call 1300 24 24 42 Patrick Gardner LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/csba-patrick-gardner/ A world of community awaits you at Netwealth: https://ensombl.com/go/20240913 Join the Ensombl platform: App Store: http://www.ensombl.com/apple Google Play: http://www.ensombl.com/google Desktop: https://www.ensombl.com/ General Disclaimer – https://www.ensombl.com/disclaimer/

Sep 11, 2024 • 31min
#461 Carlie Thatcher
Carlie is a Financial Adviser at MBS Insurance. She and James discuss her experience in the insurance industry, her role at MBS Insurance, the company's processes for engaging with clients and managing renewals, as well as the challenges and strategies involved in providing insurance-only advice. Carlie Thatcher LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlie-thatcher-4b5515115/ MBS Insurance Website: https://mbsinsurance.com.au/ moneyGPS. Discover the digital advice platform that will future proof your business: https://ensombl.com/go/20240912 Join the Ensombl platform: App Store: http://www.ensombl.com/apple Google Play: http://www.ensombl.com/google Desktop: https://www.ensombl.com/ General Disclaimer – https://www.ensombl.com/disclaimer/

Sep 10, 2024 • 46min
How Australia Retires #1
In this first episode, Tanya is joined by Libby Newman, Senior Investment Specialist - Strategy and Research at Vanguard Australia. They explore the key insights from Vanguard's research on how Australians are preparing for and experiencing retirement, including the importance of home ownership, and the role of advisors in addressing concerns around longevity, health, and intergenerational wealth transfer. Libby Newman LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/libbysnewman/ Tanya Carlson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanya-carlson-5b42631a/ Download our 2024 How Australia Retires report here: https://ensombl.com/go/20240911 Join the Ensombl platform: App Store: http://www.ensombl.com/apple Google Play: http://www.ensombl.com/google Desktop: https://www.ensombl.com/ General Disclaimer – https://www.ensombl.com/disclaimer/

Sep 10, 2024 • 51min
How Australia Retires #2
In this episode, Tanya speaks with Suzanne Haddan, Managing Director and Representative at BFG Financial Services. They continue the conversation on retirement planning in Australia, including the impact of the cost of living crisis, home ownership trends, balancing family support with personal financial needs, the importance of early engagement with clients, and the barriers to seeking financial advice. BFG Financial Services Website: https://www.bfg.au/ Tanya Carlson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanya-carlson-5b42631a/ Download our 2024 How Australia Retires report here: https://ensombl.com/go/20240911 Join the Ensombl platform: App Store: http://www.ensombl.com/apple Google Play: http://www.ensombl.com/google Desktop: https://www.ensombl.com/ General Disclaimer – https://www.ensombl.com/disclaimer/

Sep 9, 2024 • 1h 15min
Engine Room Podcast #49 - Brett Taggart
Brett is the Managing Director at Bell Partners Wealth Creation and Financial Advisory. He and Andrew discuss his journey in building the Bell Partners financial services group, including its expansion into regional areas, innovative use of technology, focus on culture and team development, and commitment to giving back to the community. Brett Taggart LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brett-taggart-41882211/ Bell Partners Website: https://www.bellpartners.com/ Visit The Adviser Portal and partner with Zurich and OnePath today: https://ensombl.com/go/20240910 Join the Ensombl platform: App Store: http://www.ensombl.com/apple Google Play: http://www.ensombl.com/google Desktop: https://www.ensombl.com/ General Disclaimer – https://www.ensombl.com/disclaimer/

Sep 8, 2024 • 37min
Investment Podcast #16 - Index vs Active
In this episode, host James Whelan is joined by Vanguard Investment Strategist Libby Newman and Morningstar Chief investment Officer Matt Wacher, to compare and contrast active and index investment styles. Looking beyond the typical one versus the other narrative, our trio explore the dynamics of each style, and the economic and market cycles in which each style can shine. Taking a trip through time and around the world, our experts demonstrate how the two styles can complement each other to deliver superior client portfolio outcomes. Matt Wacher LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattwacher/ Libby Newman LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/libbysnewman/ James Whelan LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-whelan-68146036/ Morningstar: Empowering Investor Success. https://ensombl.com/go/1-20240909/ To learn more about combining the power of passive and the advantage of active, download Vanguard’s guide to core-satellite portfolio construction here: https://ensombl.com/go/2-20240909/ Join the Ensombl platform: App Store: http://www.ensombl.com/apple Google Play: http://www.ensombl.com/google Desktop: https://www.ensombl.com/ General Disclaimer – https://www.ensombl.com/disclaimer/

Sep 5, 2024 • 24min
AdviceTech Podcast #99 - Annature
This week, Pat talks with Daniel Edridge, Head of Sales and Partnerships at Annature. They discuss how Annature works as an Australian eSigning and identity verification solution, as well as their customer-focused approach, transparent pricing model, seamless integrations, and commitment to cyber security. Daniel Edridge LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-edridge/ Annature Website: https://www.annature.com.au/ MyBudget transition to Annature: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/mybudget-announces-transition-annature-more-000000383.html Patrick Gardner LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/csba-patrick-gardner/ A world of community awaits you at Netwealth: https://ensombl.com/go/20240906 Join the Ensombl platform: App Store: http://www.ensombl.com/apple Google Play: http://www.ensombl.com/google Desktop: https://www.ensombl.com/ General Disclaimer – https://www.ensombl.com/disclaimer/

Sep 4, 2024 • 30min
#460 Tim Townsend
Tim is a Partner at TownsendCobain Private Wealth Partners. They discuss how his practice has recently grown and evolved, their growth strategy, client service model, use of technology and AI, investment approach, and the lessons Tim's learned over 11 years of running the practice. Tim Townsend LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-townsend-3114103b/ TownsendCobain Website: https://www.townsendcobain.com.au/ moneyGPS. Discover the digital advice platform that will future proof your business: https://ensombl.com/go/20240905 Join the Ensombl platform: App Store: http://www.ensombl.com/apple Google Play: http://www.ensombl.com/google Desktop: https://www.ensombl.com/ General Disclaimer – https://www.ensombl.com/disclaimer/

Sep 3, 2024 • 42min
Investment Philosophies in Action #1
In this episode, Peita is joined by Clint Nice, Senior Financial Planner at Profacc Public Accountants. They discuss how he developed a comprehensive investment philosophy using ChatGPT, the importance of having a well-defined philosophy for client communication and onboarding new advisors, and the value of leveraging AI tools to create educational materials and refine your investment approach. Clint Nice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clint-nice-07828459/ Profacc Website: https://profacc.com.au/ Schroders Investment Education Space: https://app.ensombl.com/spaces/10186046/feed Discover what partnering with Schroders Australia, and being seriously invested, can do for you and your clients, visit https://ensombl.com/go/20240904 Join the Ensombl platform: App Store: http://www.ensombl.com/apple Google Play: http://www.ensombl.com/google Desktop: https://www.ensombl.com/ General Disclaimer – https://www.ensombl.com/disclaimer/