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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Most people start the year with good intentions: Save more. Spend less. Invest wisely. But intentions often fail and while one of the reasons is sometimes discipline, the more common
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Most people start the year thinking about saving more, paying off debt and/or building wealth. While the instinct is right, the execution is often incomplete. Financial goals are not just
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When people think about retirement readiness, the conversation usually starts with money. Will my assets last? How much income can I sustainably draw? They are important questions. But they are
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In this episode of The Trusted Adviser, Rob Pyne speaks with Peter Worn from Finura Group about the critical role of technology in financial advice. They discuss the importance of
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In this episode of The Trusted Adviser, Rob Pyne speaks with Matt McGuinty, Director of FinTech Strategic Partners, about the real state of artificial intelligence in financial planning. Matt brings
