Rising living costs have become a defining economic theme across Australia. Inflationary pressure, higher interest rates, and increased household expenses continue to influence financial decision-making. Many individuals feel the tension […]
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Volatility is a constant feature of financial markets. It reflects shifting economic conditions, changing interest rate expectations, and evolving investor sentiment. Periods of uncertainty often create discomfort, especially for those
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In this episode of the Trusted Adviser Podcast, Rob speaks with Jeff Thurecht, CEO of Evalesco Financial Services, about building a scalable advice business through talent development, technology, and strategic
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Navigating Markets in 2026 Event Highlights & Key Insights Markets evolve. Principles endure. Following our recent Navigating Markets in 2026 event, we’ve compiled a series of short highlights and deeper
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In this episode of the Trusted Adviser Podcast, Rob Pyne sits down with HPH Solutions COO Nick Bordi to unpack one of the most strategically important, yet often misunderstood, levers in building a high-performing advice firm: equity ownership.
Risk and reward describe a core relationship within investing. This relationship reflects the level of uncertainty accepted in exchange for potential return. Higher return potential often involves greater variability in
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In this episode of the Trusted Adviser Podcast, Rob speaks with Corey Wastle, founder of Verse Wealth, about rethinking the traditional Statement of Advice (SOA) and building a more client-friendly,
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Most people engage a financial planner after something significant happens:a redundancy, inheritance, illness, divorce, or a major windfall. That’s not a failing. It’s human nature.We seek clarity when life becomes
Meaningful financial life goals start with understanding what matters most to you. They connect money decisions to personal values, lifestyle priorities, and long-term aspirations. Clear financial life goals are specific,
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For people who partner with Financial Advisers, progress reporting shows how your financial plan is tracking against your goals. It provides clear updates on progress, highlights changes in circumstances, and
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In this episode of the Trusted Adviser Podcast, Rob sits down with Alexander (Xan) Kitchin Founder of Wealth Connexion and 2025 IFA Excellence Awards winner for both Individual Excellence and
Financial confidence reflects the ability to engage with money decisions in a clear and informed way. It is grounded in awareness, structured thinking, and an understanding of how financial choices
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Financial reporting is often misunderstood as a simple performance snapshot or a list of numbers. In reality, it is a tool used to track progress, provide context, and support informed
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In this episode of the Trusted Advisor podcast, Rob speaks with Dean Lombardo to discuss the concept of the profit gap, which refers to the disparity between reported profitability and
In this episode of The Trusted Adviser podcast, Rob speaks with Chris Hill and Rafael Cohen from Inherit Australia about the intersection of estate planning and financial advising. They discuss
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