Barron's Australia

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Barron's Australia

Insights and actionable advice from industry standouts aimed at helping Australian advisers run their practices optimally.

  1. 29

    Mathew Cassidy: How Barron’s No. 1 Ranked Adviser Reached the Top

    The Partners Wealth Group co-founder says strong partnerships with accounting firms and being a "trusted partner" who is "all in" on serving clients have helped his firm grow to $6.8 billion in assets under advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  2. 28

    Andrew Dunbar: The Ingredients for a ‘100-Year Firm’

    Apt Wealth Partners’ CEO, who ranked No. 2 in Barron’s Top 150 adviser list in 2025, says that because his firm is employee owned, “we can make decisions for the long-term knowing that we have a long-term vision—a plan to be a 100-year firm.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  3. 27

    Scott Carmichael: Advocating for Industry Professionalism

    The adviser and founding partner at Escala Partners explains why he is a strong advocate for promoting “best practice advice” and encourages collaboration among advisors across different firms. Host: Chris Freeman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  4. 26

    Chris Smith: The Importance of Conviction and Trust

    The founding partner of VISIS Private Wealth discusses what clients value most about his firm and describes its approach to portfolio construction and how it engages with the intergenerational wealth transfer. Host: Chris Freeman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  5. 25

    Hamish Harvey: The Art of Serving Clients

    The senior financial adviser at Stanford Brown, a $3 billion North Sydney-based firm, discusses current client preferences and the company’s investment approach. Host: Chris Freeman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  6. 24

    Trading Law for Wealth Management, Will Kenny Follows His Passion

    The director and adviser at Canaccord Genuity Australia describes how his zeal for financial markets spurred him to change professions and informs his work today. Host: Chris Freeman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  7. 23

    Simon Duckett: Advisers Should Avoid Needless Complexity

    "Keep it simple, stupid," says the adviser and partner at Koda Capital. "If the adviser can't understand the product or investment strategy how can we expect our clients to understand it?" Host: Chris Freeman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  8. 22

    Richard Felice: How to Serve—and Keep—Multigenerational Clients

    The partner at Belay Advisory, a $2.5 billion Sydney-based firm, explains why having intimate knowledge of a client’s family history is so important. Host: Chris Freeman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  9. 21

    Trent Doughty: Experience Matters

    The managing partner at Sydney-based Kelly + Partners Private Wealth discusses his career and how clients benefit from being served by an experienced team. Host: Chris Freeman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  10. 20

    Hugh Robertson: Demand for Financial Advice Will Only Grow

    The CEO of Centaur Financial Services predicts that the profession “is only going to rise” as people realize “that they need it and that there is value in it.” Host: Chris Freeman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Phillip Gillard: Focus Like a Laser on Your Clients

    "Being a successful advisor is having a good relationship with your clients and building that trust," says the principal private wealth adviser at Shadforth Financial Group. "It's less about technical skills." Host: Chris Freeman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  12. 18

    Garth Hu: Advice From Barron’s No. 1 Australian Adviser

    The Melbourne-based Morgan Stanley Wealth Management adviser, who has topped Barron’s adviser ranking for the past five years, discusses his background, entrepreneurial mindset, and how he invests on behalf of clients. Host: Chris Freeman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  13. 17

    Peter Leggett: Arrow Private Wealth’s Three Key Areas of Focus

    The advisory firm’s executive chairman and CIO discusses why his firm emphasizes advanced planning, investment consulting, and relationship management. Host: Chris Freeman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  14. 16

    Troy Theobald: How RFS Advice Serves Pre-Retirees and Retirees

    The Gold Coast-based financial planning practice’s founding partner also discusses why his company focuses on serving women. Host: Chris Freeman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  15. 15

    Tom Meagher: The Power of Access, Collaboration, and Raw Honesty

    The Barron’s-ranked partner at Sydney-based Escala Partners discusses what clients value most and makes the case for alternative assets. Host: Chris Freeman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  16. 14

    David Simon: Provide Clients Security, Confidence, and Peace of Mind

    “If you can offer that then you will be successful as an adviser,” says the founder and principal advisor of Integral Private Wealth. Host: Chris Freeman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  17. 13

    Paul Burgon: The Importance of Honesty, Accountability, and Tenacity

    The managing partner and CIO of Sydney-based Lipman Burgon & Partners discusses company culture and why client satisfaction surveys help determine compensation for employees. Host: Chris Freeman.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  18. 12

    Simon Growden: Embracing Teams to Better Serve Clients

    The Perth-based private client adviser at Shadforth Financial Group discusses the benefits of teaming and the importance of trust in establishing lasting client relationships. Host: Chris Freeman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  19. 11

    Luke Rathborne: Big Benefits in Being Small

    The founder of Sydney-based Fortitude Private Wealth says that clients greatly value his firm’s nimbleness and responsiveness. “They like the fact that they can talk to the two business owners.” Host: Chris Freeman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  20. 10

    Grant Patterson: The Skills Advisers Need to Succeed Today

    The founder and CEO of Providence Wealth Advisory Group discusses the importance of EQ and how advisers can help families manage the transfer of intergenerational wealth. Host: Chris Freeman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  21. 9

    Glenn Calder: Culture, Commerciality, and Controls

    The CEO of Viridian Financial Group explains why every decision the business makes is based on these “three Cs.” Host: Chris Freeman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  22. 8

    James Wortley: The Power of Video Advice and Having a Strategy Coach

    Enlightened Financial Solutions’ CEO explains why his firm has been sharing videos with clients since 2018. Host: Chris Freeman.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  23. 7

    Matt Koch: Four Decades of Wisdom Distilled

    The Sydney-based Morgan Stanley executive director and financial adviser discusses his career and the rise of financial planning and teams. Host: Chris Freeman.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  24. 6

    Kevin Myeroff: How Financial Advisors Can Differentiate Themselves

    “The only way you can get ahead of your peers is by differentiating yourself,” says the principal and senior strategic advisor of Sequoia Financial Group. Host: Chris Freeman.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  25. 5

    Charlie Viola: The Importance of Being Responsive to Clients

    "The absolute key to my success is the client-service piece," says the partner and managing director of wealth for Pitcher Partners in Sydney. Host: Chris Freeman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  26. 4

    Renato Mota: How Advisers Can Help and Empower Clients

    Before announcing his departure as CEO of Insignia Financial, Mota shared tips about how advisers can best serve clients. Host: Chris Freeman.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  27. 3

    Grant Hackett: Lessons Learned in Sports Applied to the Business World

    The Australian swimming legend and CEO of Generation Life emphasizes the importance of integrity. "The way in which you win is just as important as winning." Host: Chris Freeman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  28. 2

    Matt Barthel: Explaining Barron's Adviser Rankings

    The Executive Editor of Barron's wealth and asset management group describes the methodology and rationale for its rankings. Host Chris Freeman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  29. 1

    Jack Otter: Barron's Big Ambitions to Help Australian Advisers

    The Global Head of Barron's wealth and asset management group discusses the publication's 102-year history, how Barron's rankings can accelerate growth, and its upcoming adviser summit in Melbourne. Host: Chris Freeman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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