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The ifa Show — 330 episodes

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Flaws in the PY fuelling young talent retention challenge

2

Understanding fixed income ETFs opportunities in a shifting environment

3

Breaking down the FSC's policy proposals

4

The missing link in retirement advice

5

Avoiding the AI trap

6

Breaking down the state of advice

7

Making the shift from product provider to running an advice firm

8

Education reform, CSLR options and avoiding fund failures

9

Inside Australia's underinsurance problem – and why risk specialists matter

10

Why going it alone isn't always the answer in financial advice

11

How advice firms can use AI to transform their processes

12

How financial advisers can use podcasting to build trust

13

How specialised advice guides clients through grief and complexity

14

How financial advice firms can boost efficiency without losing sight of clients

15

From silos to strategy: Managing intergenerational wealth effectively

16

How the Professional Year can create 'advice‑ready' financial advisers

17

Why the feared adviser exodus never arrived – and what it means for M&A in 2026

18

Younger clients, bigger horizons: The value of aggressive investing

19

Efficiency, compliance and construction: How advisers are rebuilding their investment process

20

Why AI adoption in advice is rising – and what's still holding advisers back

21

Mapping the emotional journey: How advisers can build trust with clients

22

Reimagining financial advice: Breaking down the Actuaries Institute's HGA framework

23

The future of AI, efficiency and client engagement in advice

24

Breaking down the new $3m super tax with Aaron Dunn

25

Why young professionals don't have to 'fall into' advice with Tom Moloney

26

Key takeaways and adviser considerations from ASIC's private credit report

27

Advice accessibility and finding your client base with Deline Jacovides

28

Inside AFCA: How complaints and compensation really work

29

The need for legislative and regulatory improvements to the CSLR with David Berry

30

The critical role of childhood trauma policies with Trish Gregory

31

Why advisers need to look beyond investment returns with Thabojan Rasiah

32

How financial advisers can grow their reach through social media with Ben Nash

33

Breaking down the CSLR special levy consultation with Phil Anderson

34

No 'secret sauce': Navigating opportunities in private markets

35

Independent advice, global strategies, and military transitions

36

Liquidity, risk, and super reforms: The evolving landscape of private credit

37

Building a 'destination workplace' in financial advice

38

'Happy new financial year': Looking back and planning ahead

39

Navigating investing in times of conflict

40

Utilising the 'ethical lens' to drive business practices

41

DBFO, CSLR and Mulino: What's ahead for the advice profession?

42

'Ignoring the noise': Navigating challenges through market volatility

43

'Figure out the bottlenecks': Collaborating for the future

44

'They're very, very careful': What's blocking ATO portal access?

45

The post-election future of financial services

46

Election aftermath: What a landslide Labor victory means for advice

47

Navigating market volatility: How to contextualise the swings for clients

48

Did Jones fix the 'hot mess'?

49

Problems and promises: The profession's expectations for the next government

50

Angus Taylor on economic management and the path to 30k advisers

51

How to prepare for the aged care reforms

52

Taking a deep dive into DBFO 1.5 with Phil Anderson

53

Why there's cause to be optimistic about the future of advice

54

'Massive opportunity for regrowth': How to revive the risk advice sector

55

'Feeling like they're in control': Understanding the diverse needs of clients

56

'The greatest bloody manipulation': What can be done about the CSLR?

57

Advisers' key concerns leading up to the federal election

58

'Big win for the profession': The importance of education reform

59

Navigating the complexities of cyber security in 2025

60

Leadership in a changing world – Trump's influence on DEI and beyond

61

Why firms bringing on PY advisers is vital for the future of advice

62

M&A trends and the Australian financial services landscape in 2025

63

The Coalition's vision for financial advice with shadow minister Luke Howarth

64

Navigating the intergenerational wealth transfer

65

NCAs on the horizon: What does DBFO part 2 mean for advice?

66

Key issues emerging from the Dixon/CSLR inquiry

67

Unlocking efficiencies in the financial advice process

68

Top legislative issues impacting advice profession

69

Understanding the tax deductibility of advice fees

70

How an advice framework can boost serviceability

71

Navigating the complex world of aged care advice

72

Guiding clients through uncertainty

73

Will the DBFO ever be legislated?

74

From research to reality: How Dawn Thomas aims to transform super for Generation Z

75

AI in financial advice: Cutting through the hype and evaluating opportunities

76

Financial advice at the Olympics – Learning from the track

77

The future of single practitioner advice firms

78

Unlocking the potential of your CRM with Matt Esler

79

Finding the 'secret sauce' for advice firm operations

80

'Milestone event': Inside the Entireti, AMP deal

81

'I'm really bullish on the profession': The opportunity to provide value

82

Don't wait for the silver bullet of regulatory reform

83

Navigating financial advice and finding a niche

84

Insights on the UK and Australian financial advice landscape

85

'Sanity prevailed': How adviser action helped change the DBFO bill

86

The evolving landscape for advice platforms

87

Understanding the regulatory costs impacting advice

88

Insights from Insignia's Cable Rickard on evolution, expansion, and industry adaptation

89

Breaking down the impact of the CSLR

90

The crucial role of client portals

91

How PPS Mutual is redefining insurance with CEO Michael Pillemer

92

The transformative power of data

93

The changing preferences for advice across generations

94

Budget special: Government provides little for advice and super

95

Streamlining the process of advice creation

96

Shadow treasurer urges less government intervention for advice prosperity

97

Why financial advisers should care about responsible investing

98

QAR bill and advisers as a political football

99

How to navigate challenges and seize the opportunities

100

Approaching financial advice like a barrister

101

CSLR's unanticipated cost and legacy burden on advisers

102

Women in Finance: Building a brand that lasts

103

Financial advice and the gender pay gap

104

Utilising political capital wisely

105

From QAR to ASIC, what's making news this week

106

FIFO to finance: A unique journey to advice

107

Tax cuts, advice reforms, and ASIC oversight

108

'Kingmakers': Advisers' role in ETF growth trajectory

109

Navigating financial goals and myths of younger Aussies

110

'The most important thing we do': Embracing the client experience

111

The AIOFP's new partnerships and programs

112

'Qualified advisers' and the fallout of the QAR reforms

113

The rise of the self-licensed adviser

114

Responding to challenges in advice

115

Women in Finance: How diversity provides a competitive advantage

116

Scale and service: What's behind a merger?

117

Women in Finance: The power of having strong female role models

118

Breaking down the first QAR draft legislation

119

Super boutiques and the golden age of advice

120

Women in Finance: The importance of showcasing diversity at all levels

121

Why advice is a people profession

122

The Adviser Games – A unique take on PD days

123

Women in Finance: How Mortgage Choice is working to create inclusive workplaces

124

The Olympian financial planner – Balancing passion and profession

125

Women in Finance: Why Joanna James believes in visualising and emotionalising success

126

Dive deep into the future of financial advice with Minister Stephen Jones

127

Women in Finance: Why Tanya Sale believes support is key to being a female leader

128

The barriers to young Australians seeking advice

129

Digital advice and its role in the future of the industry

130

How digital advice will enhance the client-adviser relationship

131

The profit first model: Nurturing a culture of giving

132

Digital advice and the impact of the QAR

133

Decoding ASIC levies and retirement security

134

Exploring good advice and advocacy in financial advice

135

Unpacking the government's QAR response: Expert insights from Michelle Levy and Sarah Abood

136

Embracing change and innovating advice with Nigel Baker

137

Why this professional remains optimistic about advice despite 'disappointing' levy increase

138

Exploring opportunities and challenges in the advice market

139

From AFA to a new era: Phil Anderson discusses the evolving advice landscape

140

Unlocking efficiency and engagement: The power of client portals in financial advice

141

QAR and the 'golden age of advice'

142

Addressing access to advice: Will QAR make a material difference?

143

How platforms can streamline quality of advice amid ongoing changes

144

What's in the government's QAR response?

145

How to tackle the unmet advice needs of high-net-worth investors

146

How you can attract Millennial clients

147

How advisers and digital tools can work together

148

Why a digital advice association will benefit advisers

149

Budget: A missed opportunity for advice when it's needed most?

150

The shadow minister's unfiltered take on financial advice: QAR, FASEA, and Labor party's approach

151

How to become B Corp certified

152

What the experience pathway means for the industry

153

Why we must consider the human and social cost of legislation

154

Advisers are 'change fatigued'

155

Why it is worth waiting for the government's QAR response

156

How much control does your dealer group have over you?

157

Investment opportunities in a limited IPO market: An overview with Antony Tolfts

158

Breaking barriers: Challenges and opportunities for women in financial advice

159

Why the advice profession is the 'number one winner' from QAR

160

Why this adviser believes Levy has done a 'fantastic job'

161

Abood details areas of QAR needing further examination

162

'QAR is the only way to fix problems in advice'

163

Why this ex-lawyer turned adviser is excited about the future of advice

164

There's a solution for the SoA logistical bottleneck

165

'The pendulum of change is swinging in favour of advisers'

166

Our favourite finance movies and shows

167

Podcasts that got you listening in 2022

168

Stories that caught your attention in 2022

169

The changing face of foreign interference, with Senator James Paterson

170

Christmas wish list of an advice professional

171

Why storm clouds will part for advice in 2023

172

Supporting the next generation of women in finance

173

What if advice isn't meant to be affordable

174

Why you should review your tech solution today

175

'We're not here to serve everyone'

176

2023 will be the 'year of technology'

177

The world's changed forever so what should advisers do?

178

Making financial services less 'male, stale and pale'

179

What not to do if you want to be more valuable

180

Making sense of the overwhelming recession rhetoric

181

Why raising awareness of advice is crucial to ensuring widespread access

182

Why the advice industry needs standards and protocols

183

Advice industry should 'own its own education requirements', shadow minister says

184

FPA & AFA reveal all about intended merger

185

The human side of financial advice

186

Embracing data and technology

187

We go one on one with the QAR reviewer

188

How managed accounts are changing the advice space

189

How to ensure the advice industry can thrive in the future

190

'Demand for advice exceeds the supply': AFA CEO

191

FINSIA CEO on the state of advice in 2022

192

Understanding AI and what it means for advice

193

How managed accounts can help solve some of advice's biggest dilemmas

194

Is a major recession avoidable?

195

Simplifying the advice process

196

The rise of cyber security awareness in advice

197

Why commercial property is key in a well-diversified portfolio

198

What the new government means for the advice industry

199

Is the advice industry on the precipice of more change?

200

The tech trends driving the industry forward

201

Running an efficient and profitable financial planning business

202

The role of tech and platforms to boost advisers

203

The great resignation or the great advice reset?

204

How advisers can use health to grow their business

205

The future of advisers and investing

206

Having the goals discussion with your clients

207

Mental health in the advice industry

208

Advice industry needs new strategies to stop planners leaving

209

A look at compliance in advice

210

Special Episode: Why advisers need to heed PM's warning regarding Russian cyber attack reprisals

211

Women in advice in 2022

212

One on one with the FPA CEO

213

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Shadow financial services minister and shadow assistant treasurer, Stephen Jones MP

214

An in-depth look at advice for retirees and Millennials

215

The rise of managed accounts

216

The future is digital advice

217

The impact of the retirement income covenant on advice

218

Changes must be made to avoid adviser exodus by 2026

219

What's in store for the advice industry in 2022?

220

Hear that? The most-listened-to podcasts in 2021

221

The stories that caught your eye in 2021

222

How the COVID-19 pandemic has altered client engagement

223

A deep dive into FASEA with new and experienced advisers

224

'We can't help Australians who need advice if we don't embrace technology'

225

How to engage a Millennial audience ahead of the biggest wealth transfer in history

226

Why ESG is essential for risk management

227

Why commercial property is key to a well-diversified portfolio

228

Accessibility and affordability: What does the future hold?

229

What's in store for the Australian markets?

230

The state of accessibility of advice

231

Looking at the Australian economy post-pandemic

232

A deep dive into the week's biggest stories

233

Looking at the stats of women in finance

234

Incoming regulations to cause 'explosion' in advice industry

235

The defining year for advisers and technology

236

'There is something fundamentally wrong with our industry'

237

SPECIAL EPISODE: Breaking the stigma surrounding mental health with David Coleman, Assistant Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention

238

Moving advisers from best-kept secret to sought-after pros

239

Taking on the FASEA exam after considering retirement

240

Meet the detective turned five-time award-winning advice firm CEO

241

The move from adviser to business owner

242

The former IOOF exec who brought numbers to the NRL

243

The nuts and bolts of ethical investing

244

The importance of wealth management for clients

245

What do you do if an older client is being abused?

246

The issue of affordability and access to financial support

247

Financial advisers are moving away from platforms to reduce costs for their clients

248

Who is to blame for advice being unaffordable?

249

The advice model of the future

250

How do we take more people along on the advice journey?

251

Where do platforms fit in the industry's regulatory transformation?

252

Platforms, managed accounts and adviser productivity

253

The next phase of managed account evolution

254

Budget 2021 unpacked

255

Building a solid goals-based proposition

256

What's next for women in advice?

257

Measuring value in an above-the-line proposition

258

Servicing clients profitably for below $3k

259

What do managed accounts add to your client's bottom line?

260

The AIOFP takes on the pollies

261

The holy grail of advice

262

What will the adviser of 2025 look like?

263

The secret ingredient to your advice proposition

264

The outlook for mid-tier dealer groups

265

Are one-man bands still a viable business option?

266

How to become a tech-focused advice business

267

The evolution of ethical investing in advice

268

Should you consider getting your own licence?

269

What next for AMP advisers?

270

The question of fees

271

New year, new regulations

272

Outlook for advice practice values in 2021

273

Financial advice in the festive season

274

The new year outlook for ethical investing

275

How have advisers fared in the rollercoaster of 2020?

276

How much value do IFAs deliver to clients?

277

How to effectively scale your advice business

278

IFA Excellence Awards 2020 Finalist Showcase - Dealer Group of the Year

279

Investment opportunities in the COVID recovery

280

ifa Excellence Awards 2020 Finalist Showcase - Investment Adviser of the Year

281

The evolution of goals based advice

282

Top tips for creating a great end-to-end client experience

283

What will the post-COVID advice client look like?

284

How IFAs can use money coaching in their practice

285

Helping clients take advantage of the mortgage market

286

COVID-19 as a catalyst for positive change

287

How to make your practice more efficient and tech-friendly

288

Providing solutions to clients in financial difficulty

289

Factoring COVID-19 implications into tax time

290

Unpacking compliance with FASEA standards

291

How adviser business models are evolving post-crisis

292

How COVID-19 has been impacting financial advisers across Australia

293

How regulatory relief is affecting advisers

294

How to prepare to sit the FASEA exam remotely

295

Connecting with clients in a digital world

296

FPA's CEO on guiding clients through the COVID-19 crisis

297

Establishing the purpose of our retirement income system

298

Why advisers need to act now on implementing new legislation

299

Software support for IFAs

300

The importance of balancing risk vs returns

301

How the financial advice industry can increase market penetration

302

Put your stocks to work by lending them out

303

How to start your own IFA business

304

The Difference between Independent Vs Aligned Advisers

305

Adapting to a culture of innovation

306

The big questions every adviser should be asking

307

The big issues set to impact financial advisers

308

Rethinking the traditional dealer group

309

The story behind the story: Now is the time to make money off drugs

310

The biggest breaking news stories of 2018

311

Addressing financial wellness within the workforce

312

Challenging the traditional financial advice model

313

Keeping the human connection in a sector driven by technology

314

How international trends create risk and opportunity for Australian investors

315

Building a more productive business with Praemium

316

Keeping clients front and centre

317

The UK independent advice experience

318

Rebuilding client trust and adopting the 'growth mindset'

319

Between hearings: recap of royal commission's first round

320

FPA chair addresses member criticism

321

The 'Four Seasons' approach to client service

322

How a migrant from Africa built a $21 billion FUA empire

323

Royal commission, regulation and the regions

324

The art of adviser storytelling

325

'Independence and Innovation' live @ IFA-CON

326

Trump, Wall Street and America's IFA revolution

327

How RegTech will impact financial advice

328

Foreign ownership of financial services

329

Reflections on FOFA and fintech

330

Changing of the guard at the AFA