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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Most people think about financial advice when something changes. A bonus hits. A tax event arrives. A life milestone appears. That is normal, but it is also reactive, because by
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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
In this episode of The Trusted Adviser, Rob Pyne speaks with Michael Goodman. Michael built Wealthstream Advisors with a long-term vision for independence. He avoided outside capital and designed a
Retirement planning rarely unravels for the dramatic reasons people imagine. It’s usually the quieter factors, often behavioural and unintentional, that have the biggest impact over time. In our conversations, a
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This question is becoming one of the most common money-related prompts typed into AI: “Can ChatGPT replace my financial planner?” It’s understandable. AI is fast, accessible and confident. It explains
In this special episode, Rob Pyne takes a step back from interviewing industry leaders and instead delivers a curated, narrative walkthrough of the first 30 episodes of The Trusted Adviser. Recorded during the week of the AAAA Congress in Perth, this recap distils the standout lessons, commercial insights, and industry-shaping ideas shared across the series so far.
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In this episode of The Trusted Advisor, Rob Pyne sits down with seasoned finance leader Dan Heckendorf, who brings a wealth of experience from his time as CFO of AZ
Financial planning is often viewed as a numbers game. Balance sheets, investment returns, tax strategies, and retirement projections dominate the conversation. Yet beneath the spreadsheets lies an invisible driver that
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The term ‘Sandwich Generation’ usually refers to people (often in middle age) who are simultaneously supporting (or caring for) both their children (or younger dependents) and their ageing parents (or
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In this episode of The Trusted Adviser Podcast, host Rob Pyne speaks with Zacary Leeson, Financial Adviser and Director at HPH Solutions, about how the firm has evolved its approach
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As we age, it’s natural for our needs, and the kind of support we require, to evolve. For some, this may mean bringing more help into the home; for others, it could involve considering a move to a retirement village or residential aged care accommodation. Understanding the different pathways and how they interconnect is an important part of planning for this next stage of life.
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