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Chris is the Co-Founder and Owner at alcove. He and James discuss alcove's evolution from financial advice to strategic property decision support, as well as market trends, client engagement strategies, and the importance of trust-building through content and partnerships.

Chris Bates LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherbates/ alcove Website: https://www.alcove.com.au/

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Real estate debt is emerging as a powerful alternative asset class, and in this must-listen episode, investment experts Nick Raphaely from AltX Financial Group and Morningstar's Bianca Rose join host James Whelan to break down how real estate debt fits into portfolios, the liquidity premium, and its risk-return profile. Their wide-raging discussion explores why private real estate debt is gaining traction, the role it plays in portfolios, and the market conditions where it thrives.

Bianca Rose LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bianca-rose/ Nick Raphaely LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-raphaely-283a3913/ James Whelan LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-whelan-68146036/

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This week, Pat speaks with Andrew Prior, Digital Solutions Manager at Zurich Insurance. They discuss the challenges faced by advisers, and how Zurich is leveraging technology to streamline processes and enhance client experiences. Andrew also touches on the future of technology in risk advice and the importance of integration with adviser workflows.

Andrew Prior LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-prior-112560a0/ The Adviser Portal: https://advisers.zurich.com.au/resources/adviser-portal Zurich Website: https://www.zurich.com.au/

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James discusses the growth of First Financial, his social media content strategy across platforms like TikTok and Instagram, and how the firm is managing client inquiries and scaling their advisory team by introducing new advisers and maintaining high service standards.

James Wrigley LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-wrigley/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamjameswrigley Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamjameswrigley/ First Financial Website: https://firstfinancial.com.au/ James' previous episode: https://ensombl.com/podcasts/434/

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In this episode, Pat speaks with Brett Joffe, Co-Founder at Flux. Brett discusses how Flux offers educational content, gamification, and open banking features to help young adults and emerging affluent individuals manage their finances.

Brett Joffe LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brettjoffe/ Flux Website: https://www.flux.finance/ Patrick Gardner LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/csba-patrick-gardner/

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Nicole is the Founder and Principal Financial Adviser at Stellar Wealth. Nicole returns to the Ensombl podcast to discuss her business's rapid growth from a solo practice to a team of multiple advisers, the challenges of scaling, and the importance of maintaining quality.

Nicole Gardner LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-gardner-cfp%C2%AE-1a2110188/ Stellar Wealth Website: https://stellarwealth.com.au/ Nicole's Previous Episode: https://ensombl.com/podcasts/432/

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In this first installment, Peita is joined by John Stallman, Principal Adviser at PlanningIQ. They explore the critical importance of understanding clients' personal relationships with money beyond traditional risk profiling, and the need for personalised, empathetic approaches that build trust and help clients gain deeper insights into their financial behaviors and motivations.

John Stallman LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-stallman-390834aa/ PlanningIQ Website: https://planningiq.com.au/

Financial decisions aren't just about numbers. They're about mindsets. See how MoneyMind works: https://ensombl.com/go/20250312

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In this episode, Peita talks with Dr. Ben Neilson, Researcher and Financial Adviser at Complete Wealth, and Dr. Katherine Hunt, Head of Research and Co-Founder at MoneyMind. They discuss how risk profiling is a nuanced, human-centric process that goes beyond traditional questionnaires, focusing on understanding clients' psychological tolerance, financial capacity, and individual needs to build deeper, more transformative financial relationships.

Dr. Ben Neilson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-ben-neilson-54883055/ Complete Wealth Website: https://completewealth.com.au/ Dr. Katherine Hunt LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drkatherinehunt

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In this episode, Peita is joined by Wayne Lear, Principal at Familia Wealth. He shares his deep insights on risk profiling, highlighting that truly understanding a client's money personality, values, and life goals is far more important than a simple compliance-driven questionnaire, and that financial advice is fundamentally about education, trust, and helping families navigate their long-term financial journey.

Wayne Lear LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/waynelear/

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In this podcast episode, Dr. Katherine Hunt, Head of Research and Co-Founder at MoneyMind, and Peita explore the evolution of risk profiling, and arguing that traditional methods are outdated and advocating for more sophisticated, psychologically-informed tools that provide deeper insights into client behavior, ultimately aiming to enhance the advice experience through technology and personalisation.

Dr. Katherine Hunt LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drkatherinehunt

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