Retirement at 60 once represented a relatively predictable milestone within Australian financial planning discussions. Longer life expectancy, evolving lifestyle expectations, and changing economic conditions have significantly reshaped that assumption. Retirement
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Periods of high interest rates often trigger the same question across financial markets. Is now the wrong time to invest? This concern tends to intensify when borrowing costs rise, economic
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Financial pressure often becomes most visible through everyday decisions. Grocery costs, utility bills, mortgage repayments, insurance premiums, and healthcare expenses have increased across many Australian households in recent years. These
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Market volatility has existed across every major investment cycle in modern financial history. Economic downturns, interest rate changes, geopolitical instability, and shifting investor sentiment have consistently shaped investment markets over
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In this episode of the Trusted Adviser Podcast, Rob Pyne speaks with Terry Dillon, CEO of Shadforth, about the evolution of one of Australia’s largest advice firms and what it
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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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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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