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/
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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/
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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/
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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/
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In this installment, Peita talks with Michael Bova, Founder and Managing Director at Family Wealth Advisory. They discuss how he implemented an investment philosophy and managed account solution for his wealth management practice over an 18-month period, involving his team, clients, and external investment professionals.
Michael Bova LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-bova-1ba2724/
Family Wealth Advisory Website: https://www.familywealthadvisory.com.au/
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In this final episode, Peita speaks with Leong Tang, Partner and Financial Adviser at Callaghans Accountants. They explore the practical benefits and challenges of developing and implementing a well-structured investment philosophy for your practice, including its impact on advisors, support staff, client relationships, and external stakeholders.
Leong Tang LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chih-leong-tang-b393296a/
Callaghans Website: https://www.callaghans.com.au/
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In this episode of the Engine Room, Andrew is joined by Matt Brown and Neil Younger from Entireti. They revisit four recent episodes and discuss the key elements that impressed them the most.
Matt Brown LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/matt-brown-84177b63
Neil Younger LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/neilyounger
Entireti Website: https://entireti.com.au/
Austbrokers Life Website: https://www.austbrokerslife.com.au/
Nestworth Website: https://nestworth.com.au/
Avondale Wealth Website: https://www.avondalewealth.com.au/
Bob Reus & Co Website: https://reus.com.au/
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In this episode, Pat is joined by Vincent Holland, Co-Founder at Plutosoft. He gives an update on Plutosoft and how it's grown, their focus on onboarding and change management, robust cyber security measures, new functionality, and client success stories.
Vincent Holland LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vincent-holland-6b50ab62/
Plutosoft Website: https://www.plutosoft.com.au/
Patrick Gardner LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/csba-patrick-gardner/
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Andrew is the Founder at CoreData Group. He and James discuss CoreData's research on the advice industry, the challenges and opportunities for superannuation funds, international best practices, demographic shifts impacting retirement planning, consumer sentiment, and the future outlook for financial advice in Australia.
Andrew Inwood LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-inwood-0207178/
CoreData Website: https://www.coredata.com.au/
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In this episode, Andrew talks with David Gibson, Senior Financial Adviser at Priority Advisory Group. They explore David's career journey from banking to financial planning, the growth and evolution of his firm, its approach to business succession and ownership structure, and the challenges and opportunities currently facing the financial planning industry.
David Gibson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-gibson-5a99a618/
Priority Advisory Group Website: https://www.priorityag.com.au/
Captegra Website: https://www.captegra.com/
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Described by some as a trillion-dollar solution without a trillion-dollar problem to solve, Artificial Intelligence is undoubtedly at the centre of the whirlwind that has powered tech stocks to unprecedented- and some would say unsustainable – highs. Are there parallels with the dawn of the internet age? Can you afford to miss out? In this episode, Trent Masters, portfolio manager at Alphinity Investment Management, joins Morningstar’s Bianca Rose and host James Whelan to discuss the investment opportunities and risks presented by AI.
Bianca Rose LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bianca-rose/
Trent Masters LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trentmasters/
James Whelan LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-whelan-68146036/
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In this week's episode, Pat is joined by Hans Egger, Managing Director and Co-Founder of AstuteWheel. He gives an update on AstuteWheel, how it can be used to enhance client engagement and streamline processes, and the continued improvements and updates they're consistently making.
AstuteWheel Website: https://www.astutewheel.com.au/
Hans Egger LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hans-egger-884a264/
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Jayde is Director & Financial Adviser at Bloom Financial Planning. She and James discuss her journey of transitioning from working at a large advice firm to starting her own financial planning business, the challenges and support she has encountered, her approach to client engagement and content creation, and her plans for the future growth and development of her business.
Jayde Jenkins LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayde-jenkins-cfp%C2%AE-80aa66b2/
Bloom Financial Planning Website: https://bloomfinancialplanning.com.au/
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In this installment, Sacha talks with Brett Arnol, Co-Founder and General Manager at Viridian Financial Group, and David Pritchard, Executive Director CFS Wrap. They discuss the impact of technology on customer experience, including personalisation, efficiency, cybersecurity, and the need to design the advice experience properly while leveraging technology.
Brett Arnol LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brett-arnol-6185678a/
Viridian Financial Group Website: https://viridianfinancialgroup.com.au/
David Pritchard LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidjpritchard/
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In this episode, Jackie Clark and Sue Viscovic discuss how to build a high-performance advice business. They explore the importance of valuing and measuring the operations function, automating and integrating processes, investing in people and culture, and streamlining business processes to increase profitability.
Jackie Clark LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackie-clark-7802345a/
Sue Viskovic LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sueviskovic/
Elixir Consulting Website: https://elixirconsulting.com.au/
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In this episode, Sacha is joined by Peter Worn, Joint-Managing Director at Finura Group, and Jeroen Buwalda, Chief Operating Officer at Colonel First State. They discuss harnessing the power of AI, including improving efficiency, client communication, and knowledge management, while addressing concerns around data quality, cybersecurity, and ethical considerations.
Peter Worn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterworn/
Finura Group Website: https://finuragroup.com/
Jeroen Buwalda LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeroenbuwalda/
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In this final episode, Sacha is joined by Peter Worn, Joint-Managing Director at Finura Group, and Drew Meredith, Director and Adviser at Wattle Partners. They discuss optimising your tech stack for growth, focusing on streamlining workflows, improving efficiency, and supporting advisors while navigating cultural and ethical considerations.
Peter Worn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterworn/
Finura Group Website: https://finuragroup.com/
Drew Meredith LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drew-meredith-88aba620/
Wattle Partners Website: https://www.wattlepartners.com.au/
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In this episode of the Engine Room Unpacked, Andrew and Sue revisit three recent episodes and discuss the key elements that impressed them the most.
Sue Viscovic LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sueviskovic/
Elixir Consulting Website: https://elixirconsulting.com.au/
Advice Operations Research Report (2024): https://vbp.ac-page.com/advice-operations-research-report-2024
CDM Solutions: https://www.cdmsolutions.com.au/
Engine Room Overhaul: https://elixirconsulting.com.au/engine_room_overhaul/
Perera Crowther Financial Services Website: https://www.pereracrowther.com.au/
Rekab Advice Website: https://rekabadvice.com.au/
Collins SBA Website: https://www.collinssba.com.au/
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This week, Pat is joined by Shaun Green, Chief Executive Officer at Elemnta. They discuss Elemnta's mission to solve the problem of non-standard data and lack of integration in the wealth management industry, leveraging experience with technology to streamline processes and enable better collaboration between advisors and product manufacturers.
Elemnta Website: https://elemnta.com/
Shaun Green LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaungreen1/
Patrick Gardner LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/csba-patrick-gardner/
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Matt is the Director and Senior Financial Advisor at Cargill Financial. He and James discuss his experience building a financial planning practice within an accounting firm, managing a large client base, what technology he's using, and the future growth and challenges of his business.
Matt Lancashire LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewlancashire/
Cargill Financial Website: https://www.cargillfinancial.net.au/
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Matt is CEO and Co-Founder at Esencia Wealth. He and Andrew take a look at how he build Esencia through merging four firms, his focus on developing talent and client relationships, and his vision for the future of the Australian advice industry.
Matt Fenning LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewfenning/
Esencia Wealth Website: https://esenciawealth.com.au/
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In this episode, Host James Whelan is joined by Joseph Lai, Chief Investment Officer at Ox Capital, and Bryce Anderson, Portfolio Manager at Morningstar, to discuss emerging markets. With the US market experiencing AI driven record highs, fears of a pricing bubble continue to grow. Many emerging markets offer investors the chance to ride the tech wave but at much lower multiples, and this and other opportunities are put under the microscope in this engaging, informative, and wide ranging discussion.
Bryce Anderson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryce-anderson-cfa-5589628/
Joseph Lai LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-lai-130278/
James Whelan LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-whelan-68146036/
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In this episode, Pat speaks with Alex Walker, Enterprise SAAS Specialist. They explore the benefits of using CRM, such as capturing customer interactions, improving processes, and providing personalized customer service. They also touch on the role of AI in CRM and the challenges businesses face in implementing CRM effectively.
Alex Walker LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-w-32a7b339/
Patrick Gardner LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/csba-patrick-gardner/
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Paul is the Principal at Guidance Financial Services. He and James discuss the evolution of his personal brand and podcast "Financial Autonomy", the impact the podcast has had on his client base, his experience working remotely from New York, and his plans to build an Australian version of a successful US financial planning model.
Paul Benson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulbensonaustralia/
Guidance Financial Services Website: https://guidancefs.com.au/
Financial Autonomy Website: https://financialautonomy.com.au/
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Jake is the CEO and Senior Financial Adviser at Bob Reus & Co. He and Andrew discuss the history and evolution of his multi-disciplinary practice, the importance of creating a positive work environment, fostering a sense of family within the team, and teaching good habits to the next generation. They also explore the potential of new technologies, such as AI and blockchain, to transform the way advice is delivered.
Jake Reus LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakereus/
Bob Reus & Co Website: https://reus.com.au/
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