Xy Adviser Podcast - Driving The Positive Evolution Of Financial Advice

This week, Patrick talks with Martin Cooperwaite, Co-founder at Kiandra. They chat about how Kiandra can help businesses transform digitally through custom software development leveraging low-code platforms, active listening, and working prototypes to drive growth and "stickiness". Martin Cooperwaite LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martincooperwaite/ Kiandra Website: https://www.kiandra.com.au/ Working Prototype Initiative: https://www.kiandra.com.au/working-prototype Notud: https://www.notud.com/financialplanners OpenAIs GPT-4o: https://openai.com/index/hello-gpt-4o/ A world of engagement awaits you at Netwealth.  Join the Ensombl platform: App Store: http://www.ensombl.com/apple Google Play: http://www.ensombl.com/google Desktop: https://www.ensombl.com/ General Disclaimer – https://www.ensombl.com/disclaimer/

Anthony is a Co-Owner and Wealth Adviser at Absolute Wealth Advisers. He and James discuss his transition into financial planning, the professional year program, and the implementation of AI for efficient client meetings. Anthony McInnes LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonymcinnes/ Absolute Wealth Advisers Website: https://www.absolute.sydney/ This episode is proudly sponsored by Challenger https://ensombl.com/go/20240516 Join the Ensombl platform: App Store: http://www.ensombl.com/apple Google Play: http://www.ensombl.com/google Desktop: https://www.ensombl.com/ General Disclaimer – https://www.ensombl.com/disclaimer/

In this installment, Chris talks with Elizabeth Koehler, Managing Director at BlackRock, Head of Advisor Engagement. They talk about what the advisor and practice of the future might look like, the importance of understanding clients' needs, building trust, and offering tailored solutions. Elizabeth Koehler LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-koehler-cfa-757b63/ Chris Carlin LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chriscarlinfp/ For more information on practice management, please reach out to your BlackRock Relationship Manager or visit https://ensombl.com/go/20240515 Join the Ensombl platform: App Store: http://www.ensombl.com/apple Google Play: http://www.ensombl.com/google Desktop: https://www.ensombl.com/ General Disclaimer – https://www.ensombl.com/disclaimer/

In this episode, Chris sits down with Keryn Batsilas, Founder and Adviser at Your Life and Money Matters. They discuss the challenges of balancing work and personal responsibilities, and strategies for attracting and retaining more women in the financial planning industry. Keryn Batsilas LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keryn-batsilas-ylmm/ Your Life and Money Matters Website: https://www.yourlifeandmoneymatters.com/ Chris Carlin LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chriscarlinfp/ For more information on practice management, please reach out to your BlackRock Relationship Manager or visit https://ensombl.com/go/20240515 Join the Ensombl platform: App Store: http://www.ensombl.com/apple Google Play: http://www.ensombl.com/google Desktop: https://www.ensombl.com/ General Disclaimer – https://www.ensombl.com/disclaimer/

In this final episode, Chris is joined by Devan King, Founder of Ikigai Wealth. They talk about how you can get your practice to efficiently adopt change, and helping clients discover their purpose and live financially well through a holistic planning approach. Devan King LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/devan-king/ Ikigai Wealth Website: https://ikigaiwealth.com.au/ Chris Carlin LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chriscarlinfp/ For more information on practice management, please reach out to your BlackRock Relationship Manager or visit https://ensombl.com/go/20240515 Join the Ensombl platform: App Store: http://www.ensombl.com/apple Google Play: http://www.ensombl.com/google Desktop: https://www.ensombl.com/ General Disclaimer – https://www.ensombl.com/disclaimer/

In this episode, Patrick talks with Andrew Gardner, Founder and Director at RetireMap. Andrew returns to the podcast to give an update on RetireMap, and how it can help advisors efficiently create complex retirement plans and scenarios to better engage clients. Andrew Gardner LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-gardner-3097393/ Retiremap Website: https://retiremap.com.au/ Patrick Gardiner LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/csba-patrick-gardner/ A world of engagement awaits you at Netwealth Investments Limited. Join the Ensombl platform: App Store: http://www.ensombl.com/apple Google Play: http://www.ensombl.com/google Desktop: https://www.ensombl.com/ General Disclaimer – https://www.ensombl.com/disclaimer/

Stefan is Director and a Financial Adviser at Angel Advisory. He and James discuss his journey into advice, from starting and growing his business, to acquiring other businesses, providing specialised advice, property investments, and the future of the financial advice industry. Stefan Angelini LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefanangelini/ Angel Advisory Website: https://www.angeladvisory.com.au/ This episode is proudly sponsored by Challenger https://ensombl.com/go/20240509 Join the Ensombl platform: App Store: http://www.ensombl.com/apple Google Play: http://www.ensombl.com/google Desktop: https://www.ensombl.com/ General Disclaimer – https://www.ensombl.com/disclaimer/

With re-entering fixed income markets a key focus for many investors, most of the activity - and knowledge - is centred around public credit options such as government bonds. In this episode, host James Whelan takes a deep dive into private credit markets, which may be lesser known, but which can offer more opportunities for value and performance. Along with expert guests Ameya Hattangadi from Morningstar and Pete Robinson from Challenger Investment Management, James explores the ins and outs of private credit, including the options available, the risks, its behaviour as an asset class, valuation methods, and the role it can play within a portfolio. Ameya Hattangadi LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ameya-hattangadi-cfa-58358615/ Pete Robinson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pete-robinson-2b70069/ James Whelan LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-whelan-68146036/ Morningstar: Empowering Investor Success. https://ensombl.com/go/1-20240506 This episode is proudly sponsored by Challenger https:/

This week, Patrick is joined by Taylor Bindon, Director and developer at MOAS Applications. They talk about how MOAS can streamline the advice process for planners through capabilities like CRM, workflow, modeling, document generation and the use of templates while exploring future integrations and an AI-assisted experience. Taylor Bindon LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylorbindon/ MOAS Website: https://moasapp.com/ Patrick Gardiner LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/csba-patrick-gardner/ A world of engagement awaits you at Netwealth Investments Limited: https://ensombl.com/go/20240503 Join the Ensombl platform: App Store: http://www.ensombl.com/apple Google Play: http://www.ensombl.com/google Desktop: https://www.ensombl.com/ General Disclaimer – https://www.ensombl.com/disclaimer/

Abigail is the Founder of Crisp Communications Co. She and James chat about marketing strategies for advisors, such as digital footprint management, website development, communication techniques, and podcasting as a tool for thought leadership and client attraction. Abigail Gatling LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abigailgatling/ Crisp Communications Co Website: https://crispcomms.co Creativity: Uncovered podcast: https://crispcomms.co/creativity-uncovered  This episode is proudly sponsored by Challenger https://ensombl.com/go/20240502 Join the Ensombl platform: App Store: http://www.ensombl.com/apple Google Play: http://www.ensombl.com/google Desktop: https://www.ensombl.com/ General Disclaimer – https://www.ensombl.com/disclaimer/

In this first episode, Karen is joined by Hari Balkrishna, Global Equity Impact Portfolio Manager/Vice President, ESG & Impact Investor at T. Rowe Price. They discuss the nuances of impact investing, emphasising the importance of understanding the differences between ESG, ethical, responsible, and impact investing. Hari Balkrishna LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hari-balkrishna-3770a57/ Karen McLeod LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-mcleod-04026312/ To learn more about Impact Investing, contact your T. Rowe Price Relationship Manager https://ensombl.com/go/20240501 Join the Ensombl platform: App Store: http://www.ensombl.com/apple Google Play: http://www.ensombl.com/google Desktop: https://www.ensombl.com/ General Disclaimer – https://www.ensombl.com/disclaimer/

Karen sits down with Justin Medcalf, Financial Adviser at Ethinvest, and Tim Fitzpatrick, Financial Adviser at Ethical Investment Services. They talk about the benefits of involving clients in impact investing conversations, including deeper client engagement and aligned financial goals with social and environmental impact. Justin Medcalf LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinmedcalf/ Ethinvest Website: https://www.ethinvest.com.au/justinmedcalf Tim Fitzpatrick LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-fitzpatrick-50ab6b25/ Ethical Investment Services Website: https://ethicalinvestments.com.au/ Karen McLeod LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-mcleod-04026312/ To learn more about Impact Investing, contact your T. Rowe Price Relationship Manager https://ensombl.com/go/20240501 Join the Ensombl platform: App Store: http://www.ensombl.com/apple Google Play: http://www.ensombl.com/google Desktop: https://www.ensombl.com/ General Disclaimer – https://www.ensombl.com/disclaimer/

In this instalment, Karen is joined by James Baird, Director and Principal Advisor at JustInvest Financial Planning. They chat about the integration of impact investing into their investment philosophy and processes, and the need for a strict risk profiling and process-driven approach to ensure that investments align with clients' values while providing diversification, income generation, and growth drivers. James Baird LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-baird-1374a910/ JustInvest Financial Planning Website: https://www.justinvest.net.au/ Karen McLeod LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-mcleod-04026312/ To learn more about Impact Investing, contact your T. Rowe Price Relationship Manager https://ensombl.com/go/20240501 Join the Ensombl platform: App Store: http://www.ensombl.com/apple Google Play: http://www.ensombl.com/google Desktop: https://www.ensombl.com/ General Disclaimer – https://www.ensombl.com/disclaimer/

In this final episode, Karen is joined once again by Hari Balkrishna from T. Rowe Price, and Chris Lang, Financial Adviser and Director of Ethical Choice Investments. They talk about how impact investing has evolved from a niche concept to a more mainstream approach, how impact investing and environment investing are not one and the same, and the different areas clients can have a positive impact on. Hari Balkrishna LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hari-balkrishna-3770a57/ Chris Lang LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisblang/ Ethical Choice Investments Website: https://www.ethicalchoice.com.au/ Karen McLeod LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-mcleod-04026312/ To learn more about Impact Investing, contact your T. Rowe Price Relationship Manager https://ensombl.com/go/20240501 Join the Ensombl platform: App Store: http://www.ensombl.com/apple Google Play: http://www.ensombl.com/google Desktop: https://www.ensombl.com/ General Disclaimer – https://www.ensombl.com/disclaimer/

In this episode, Patrick is joined by Emily Shurey, Global Head of Partner Marketing at Employment Hero. They chat about how Employment Hero provides an all-in-one platform for managing the entire employee lifecycle through integrated HR, payroll, and recruitment tools while empowering accountants and bookkeepers to offer more strategic advice through automation and partnerships. Emily Shurey (M) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/playfulmarketing/ Employment Hero Website: https://employmenthero.com/ Patrick Gardiner LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/csba-patrick-gardner/ A world of engagement awaits you at Netwealth Investments Limited: https://ensombl.com/go/20240426 Join the Ensombl platform: App Store: http://www.ensombl.com/apple Google Play: http://www.ensombl.com/google Desktop: https://www.ensombl.com/ General Disclaimer – https://www.ensombl.com/disclaimer/

Josh is Chief Investment Officer at Alvia Asset Partners. He and James discuss his experience managing investments for family offices through his firm Alvia Asset Partners, emphasising an absolute return focus, multi-asset class portfolio construction, private market opportunities, and the importance of finding aligned clients who trust their investment philosophy and process. Josh Derrington LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-derrington-43720158/ Alvia Partners Website: https://alviapartners.com.au/ This episode is proudly sponsored by Challenger https://ensombl.com/go/20240425 Join the Ensombl platform: App Store: http://www.ensombl.com/apple Google Play: http://www.ensombl.com/google Desktop: https://www.ensombl.com/ General Disclaimer – https://www.ensombl.com/disclaimer/

In this episode of the Engine Room Unpacked, Andrew and Sue revisit three recent podcasts and discuss the standout elements that impressed them the most. Elixir Consulting Website: https://elixirconsulting.com.au/ Family Wealth Advisory Website: https://www.familywealthadvisory.com.au/ Blueprint Wealth Website: https://www.bpwealth.com.au/ Sherlock Wealth Website: https://sherlockwealth.com/ Peloton Partners: https://www.pelotonpartners.com.au/ Visit The Adviser Portal and partner with Zurich and OnePath today: https://ensombl.com/go/20240423 Join the Ensombl platform: App Store: http://www.ensombl.com/apple Google Play: http://www.ensombl.com/google Desktop: https://www.ensombl.com/ General Disclaimer – https://www.ensombl.com/disclaimer/

In this episode, host James Whelan is joined by Richard Rauch, Investment Director at Brandywine Global Investment Management, and Morningstar’s Matt Wacher, to deepdive into the inefficiencies in fixed income markets across the globe, and the investable opportunities created as a result. Our experts discuss which international markets present the best opportunities right now, while also examining the concept of duration, especially how it varies between markets, and how duration is used to manage risk. As always, the practical implications for advisors and their clients are discussed. Matt Wacher LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattwacher/ Richard Rauch LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-rauch-cfa-a8991020/ Brandywine Global Website: https://brandywineglobal.com/ James Whelan LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-whelan-68146036/ Morningstar: Empowering Investor Success. https://ensombl.com/go/1-20240422 Learn more about Franklin Templeton by visiting our website or connecting with ou

This week, Patrick talks with Dr. Katherine Hunt, Head of Research and Co-Founder at MoneyMind. They chat about how the MoneyMind Profile tool helps advisors better understand their clients' personalities and behaviors to build trust and tailor their advice process on an individual basis. Dr. Katherine Hunt LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drkatherinehunt/ MoneyMind Profile Website: https://www.moneymindprofile.com/ Patrick Gardiner LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/csba-patrick-gardner/ A world of engagement awaits you at Netwealth Investments Limited: https://ensombl.com/go/20240419 Join the Ensombl platform: App Store: http://www.ensombl.com/apple Google Play: http://www.ensombl.com/google Desktop: https://www.ensombl.com/ General Disclaimer – https://www.ensombl.com/disclaimer/

In this episode, James is joined by Joel Gleeson and Paul Cupic from First Financial. They discuss the professional year process and transitioning to becoming an independent advisor, including their strategies for providing feedback, building client bases, and continuing mentorship after completion of the professional year. Joel Gleeson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joel-gleeson-795436114/ Paul Cupic LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-cupic-a86054127/ First Financial Website: https://firstfinancial.com.au/ Join the North Retirement Space on Ensombl. https://ensombl.com/go/20240418 Join the Ensombl platform: App Store: http://www.ensombl.com/apple Google Play: http://www.ensombl.com/google Desktop: https://www.ensombl.com/ General Disclaimer – https://www.ensombl.com/disclaimer/