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Paul is Senior Financial Planner at Heath & Finance Integrated. Paul's practice specialises in providing complex financial advice for individuals with disabilities, personal injury compensation, and intergenerational wealth transfer, focusing on navigating legal frameworks to optimise financial outcomes and support clients' long-term needs. Paul Conte LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-conte-b4724851/ Heath & Finance Integrated Website: https://healthfinance.com.au/ To learn more about LivePreso, view our Solutions Showcase within the AdviceTech space of Ensombl: https://ensombl.com/go/20250403 Recognise real-world learning as CPD: https://ensombl.com/cpd/ General Disclaimer – https://www.ensombl.com/disclaimer/

In this episode, Andrew is joined by Rob Jones and Richard Abbey from Peloton Partners. They discusses their approach to transforming financial planning practices through evidence-based pricing strategies that help advisers better understand and communicate their value to clients. Rob Jones LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-jones-b473994/ Richard Abbey LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abbeyrichard/ Peloton Partners Website: https://www.pelotonpartners.com.au/ Peloton Snapshot: https://www.pelotonpartners.com.au/peloton-snapshot/ Brenton Miegel Podcast Episode: https://ensombl.com/podcasts/engine50/ Daniel Harris Podcast Episode: https://ensombl.com/podcasts/engine53/ Visit The Adviser Portal and partner with Zurich and OnePath today: https://ensombl.com/go/20250401 Recognise real-world learning as CPD: https://ensombl.com/cpd/ General Disclaimer – https://www.ensombl.com/disclaimer/

In this quarterly market update, host James Whelan is joined by Eric Marais (Orbis Investments) and Daniel Kelly (Viola Private Wealth) to explore how advisers can navigate growing market uncertainty. From the return of tariffs to a Federal election, from stretched valuations to geopolitical tensions, the episode breaks down what matters—and what doesn’t. Hear how diversification, contrarian thinking, and a focus on fundamentals can help clients stay the course. Whether it's emerging markets, infrastructure, or currency plays, this episode is packed with strategies to help advisers lead with confidence, and have stronger client conversations in unpredictable times. Eric Marais LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-marais/ Daniel Kelly LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-kelly-cfa-b699b962/ Viola Private Wealth Website: https://www.violaprivatewealth.com.au/ Orbis Investments Disclaimer: https://ensombl.com/orbisdisclaimer/ James Whelan LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-whelan-68146036/ Prepare your clients for a new investing dawn. Discover more: https://ensombl.com/go/20250331/ Recognise real-world learning as CPD: https://ensombl.com/cpd/ General Disclaimer – https://www.ensombl.com/disclaimer/

This week Pat talks with Yasmin Weston, Head of Operations at Capital Partners. She discusses how to leverage tech like Power Automate and Copilot to transform data management, improve operational efficiency, and drive data-driven decision-making in your advice practice. Yasmin Weston LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yasmin-weston-7b061a13a/ Capital Partners Website: https://capital-partners.com.au/ Patrick Gardner LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/csba-patrick-gardner/ A world of client engagement awaits you at Netwealth: https://ensombl.com/go/20250328 Recognise real-world learning as CPD: https://ensombl.com/cpd/ General Disclaimer – https://www.ensombl.com/disclaimer/

Chris is the Co-Founder and Owner at alcove. He and James discuss alcove's evolution from financial advice to strategic property decision support, as well as market trends, client engagement strategies, and the importance of trust-building through content and partnerships. Chris Bates LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherbates/ alcove Website: https://www.alcove.com.au/ To learn more about LivePreso, view our Solutions Showcase within the AdviceTech space of Ensombl: https://ensombl.com/go/20250320 Recognise real-world learning as CPD: https://ensombl.com/cpd/ General Disclaimer – https://www.ensombl.com/disclaimer/

Real estate debt is emerging as a powerful alternative asset class, and in this must-listen episode, investment experts Nick Raphaely from AltX Financial Group and Morningstar's Bianca Rose join host James Whelan to break down how real estate debt fits into portfolios, the liquidity premium, and its risk-return profile. Their wide-raging discussion explores why private real estate debt is gaining traction, the role it plays in portfolios, and the market conditions where it thrives. Bianca Rose LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bianca-rose/ Nick Raphaely LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-raphaely-283a3913/ James Whelan LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-whelan-68146036/ Morningstar: Empowering Investor Success. https://ensombl.com/go/1-20250324 For more information on AltX please reach out to our team or follow us on LinkedIn. https://ensombl.com/go/2-20250324 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/

This week, Pat speaks with Andrew Prior, Digital Solutions Manager at Zurich Insurance. They discuss the challenges faced by advisers, and how Zurich is leveraging technology to streamline processes and enhance client experiences. Andrew also touches on the future of technology in risk advice and the importance of integration with adviser workflows. Andrew Prior LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-prior-112560a0/ The Adviser Portal: https://advisers.zurich.com.au/resources/adviser-portal Zurich Website: https://www.zurich.com.au/ A world of client engagement awaits you at Netwealth: https://ensombl.com/go/20250321 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/

James discusses the growth of First Financial, his social media content strategy across platforms like TikTok and Instagram, and how the firm is managing client inquiries and scaling their advisory team by introducing new advisers and maintaining high service standards. James Wrigley LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-wrigley/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamjameswrigley Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamjameswrigley/ First Financial Website: https://firstfinancial.com.au/ James' previous episode: https://ensombl.com/podcasts/434/ To learn more about LivePreso, view our Solutions Showcase within the AdviceTech space of Ensombl: https://ensombl.com/go/20250320 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/

In this episode, Pat speaks with Brett Joffe, Co-Founder at Flux. Brett discusses how Flux offers educational content, gamification, and open banking features to help young adults and emerging affluent individuals manage their finances. Brett Joffe LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brettjoffe/ Flux Website: https://www.flux.finance/ Patrick Gardner LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/csba-patrick-gardner/ A world of client engagement awaits you at Netwealth: https://ensombl.com/go/20250314 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/

Nicole is the Founder and Principal Financial Adviser at Stellar Wealth. Nicole returns to the Ensombl podcast to discuss her business's rapid growth from a solo practice to a team of multiple advisers, the challenges of scaling, and the importance of maintaining quality. Nicole Gardner LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-gardner-cfp%C2%AE-1a2110188/ Stellar Wealth Website: https://stellarwealth.com.au/ Nicole's Previous Episode: https://ensombl.com/podcasts/432/ moneyGPS. Discover the digital advice platform that will future proof your business: https://ensombl.com/go/20250313 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/