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Latest episodes

Apr 30, 2024 • 40min
Impact Investing #2
Karen sits down with Justin Medcalf, Financial Adviser at Ethinvest, and Tim Fitzpatrick, Financial Adviser at Ethical Investment Services. They talk about the benefits of involving clients in impact investing conversations, including deeper client engagement and aligned financial goals with social and environmental impact. Justin Medcalf LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinmedcalf/ Ethinvest Website: https://www.ethinvest.com.au/justinmedcalf Tim Fitzpatrick LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-fitzpatrick-50ab6b25/ Ethical Investment Services Website: https://ethicalinvestments.com.au/ Karen McLeod LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-mcleod-04026312/ To learn more about Impact Investing, contact your T. Rowe Price Relationship Manager https://ensombl.com/go/20240501 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/

Apr 30, 2024 • 38min
Impact Investing #3
In this instalment, Karen is joined by James Baird, Director and Principal Advisor at JustInvest Financial Planning. They chat about the integration of impact investing into their investment philosophy and processes, and the need for a strict risk profiling and process-driven approach to ensure that investments align with clients' values while providing diversification, income generation, and growth drivers. James Baird LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-baird-1374a910/ JustInvest Financial Planning Website: https://www.justinvest.net.au/ Karen McLeod LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-mcleod-04026312/ To learn more about Impact Investing, contact your T. Rowe Price Relationship Manager https://ensombl.com/go/20240501 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/

Apr 30, 2024 • 34min
Impact Investing #4
In this final episode, Karen is joined once again by Hari Balkrishna from T. Rowe Price, and Chris Lang, Financial Adviser and Director of Ethical Choice Investments. They talk about how impact investing has evolved from a niche concept to a more mainstream approach, how impact investing and environment investing are not one and the same, and the different areas clients can have a positive impact on. Hari Balkrishna LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hari-balkrishna-3770a57/ Chris Lang LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisblang/ Ethical Choice Investments Website: https://www.ethicalchoice.com.au/ Karen McLeod LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-mcleod-04026312/ To learn more about Impact Investing, contact your T. Rowe Price Relationship Manager https://ensombl.com/go/20240501 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/

Apr 25, 2024 • 38min
AdviceTech Podcast #80 - Employment Hero
In this episode, Patrick is joined by Emily Shurey, Global Head of Partner Marketing at Employment Hero. They chat about how Employment Hero provides an all-in-one platform for managing the entire employee lifecycle through integrated HR, payroll, and recruitment tools while empowering accountants and bookkeepers to offer more strategic advice through automation and partnerships. Emily Shurey (M) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/playfulmarketing/ Employment Hero Website: https://employmenthero.com/ Patrick Gardiner LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/csba-patrick-gardner/ A world of engagement awaits you at Netwealth Investments Limited: https://ensombl.com/go/20240426 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/

Apr 24, 2024 • 35min
#442 Josh Derrington
Josh is Chief Investment Officer at Alvia Asset Partners. He and James discuss his experience managing investments for family offices through his firm Alvia Asset Partners, emphasising an absolute return focus, multi-asset class portfolio construction, private market opportunities, and the importance of finding aligned clients who trust their investment philosophy and process. Josh Derrington LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-derrington-43720158/ Alvia Partners Website: https://alviapartners.com.au/ This episode is proudly sponsored by Challenger https://ensombl.com/go/20240425 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/

Apr 22, 2024 • 1h 2min
Engine Room Podcast #34 - Unpacked
In this episode of the Engine Room Unpacked, Andrew and Sue revisit three recent podcasts and discuss the standout elements that impressed them the most. Elixir Consulting Website: https://elixirconsulting.com.au/ Family Wealth Advisory Website: https://www.familywealthadvisory.com.au/ Blueprint Wealth Website: https://www.bpwealth.com.au/ Sherlock Wealth Website: https://sherlockwealth.com/ Peloton Partners: https://www.pelotonpartners.com.au/ Visit The Adviser Portal and partner with Zurich and OnePath today: https://ensombl.com/go/20240423 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/

Apr 21, 2024 • 49min
Investment Podcast #9 - Fixed Income: Innefficiencies and Duration
In this episode, host James Whelan is joined by Richard Rauch, Investment Director at Brandywine Global Investment Management, and Morningstar’s Matt Wacher, to deepdive into the inefficiencies in fixed income markets across the globe, and the investable opportunities created as a result. Our experts discuss which international markets present the best opportunities right now, while also examining the concept of duration, especially how it varies between markets, and how duration is used to manage risk. As always, the practical implications for advisors and their clients are discussed. Matt Wacher LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattwacher/ Richard Rauch LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-rauch-cfa-a8991020/ Brandywine Global Website: https://brandywineglobal.com/ James Whelan LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-whelan-68146036/ Morningstar: Empowering Investor Success. https://ensombl.com/go/1-20240422 Learn more about Franklin Templeton by visiting our website or connecting with our team: https://ensombl.com/go/2-20240422 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/

Apr 18, 2024 • 38min
AdviceTech Podcast #79 - MoneyMind Profile
This week, Patrick talks with Dr. Katherine Hunt, Head of Research and Co-Founder at MoneyMind. They chat about how the MoneyMind Profile tool helps advisors better understand their clients' personalities and behaviors to build trust and tailor their advice process on an individual basis. Dr. Katherine Hunt LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drkatherinehunt/ MoneyMind Profile Website: https://www.moneymindprofile.com/ Patrick Gardiner LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/csba-patrick-gardner/ A world of engagement awaits you at Netwealth Investments Limited: https://ensombl.com/go/20240419 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/

Apr 17, 2024 • 26min
#441 Joel Gleeson and Paul Cupic
In this episode, James is joined by Joel Gleeson and Paul Cupic from First Financial. They discuss the professional year process and transitioning to becoming an independent advisor, including their strategies for providing feedback, building client bases, and continuing mentorship after completion of the professional year. Joel Gleeson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joel-gleeson-795436114/ Paul Cupic LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-cupic-a86054127/ First Financial Website: https://firstfinancial.com.au/ Join the North Retirement Space on Ensombl. https://ensombl.com/go/20240418 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/

Apr 15, 2024 • 1h 18min
Engine Room Podcast #33 - Thabojan Rasiah
Thabojan is the Founder and Principal Adviser at Rasiah Private Wealth Management, and the Co-Founder and CEO at Finito. He and Andrew talk through his journey in financial advice, and his values-based approach to client service, strategies for scaling an advisory business through effective team leadership and technology, and visions for the future of the industry. Thabojan Rasiah LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thabojanrasiah/ Rasiah Private Wealth Management Website: https://www.rasiahprivate.com.au/ Finito Website: https://www.finito.com.au/ EOS Worldwide Website: https://www.eosworldwide.com/ Rocket Fuel by Gino Wickman and Mark C. Winters: https://rocketfueluniversity.com/rocket-fuel-book/ Infinite Game by Simon Sinek: https://simonsinek.com/books/the-infinite-game/ Visit The Adviser Portal and partner with Zurich and OnePath today: https://ensombl.com/go/20240416 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/