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Advisers Big Day Out - Capital Cities

ADVISERS BIG DAY OUT (ABDO) - CAPITAL CITIES ROADSHOW 2024

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ADVISERS BIG DAY OUT (ABDO) - CAPITAL CITIES ROADSHOW 2024

12 - 20 MARCH 2024

Offering up to 3.75 CPD hours

The Advisers Big Day Out (ABDO), offers financial advisers a one-day event featuring thought leadership presentations, networking, and opportunities for professional development.

The roadshow spans multiple cities, allowing advisers to engage with expert fund managers and stay updated on the latest strategies and trends in diverse asset classes.

Following their participation in ABDO, advisers will gain valuable market projections, insights, and product knowledge, all while earning legislated CPD hours for a full day's attendance.

CPD INFORMATION

ABDO is accredited by the Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) for CPD hours aligned to Legislated learning areas. The Advisers Big Day Out was accredited for 4.5 learning hours in 2023, divided into the following Legislated CPD categories:

  • General: 1.5 hours
  • Technical competence: 3 hours

If you are after additional professional development content or would like to access the CPD content from previous forums, please visit Financial Standard's CPD program FS Aspire CPD.

THANK YOU TO OUR EVENT PARTNERS
Alliance Bernstein
Futurity_logo
La Trobe Financial
Perennial Partners
Yarra Capital

ADVISERS BIG DAY OUT (ABDO) - CAPITAL CITIES ROADSHOW 2024

Agenda is subject to change.

8:30am

Registrations open
Barista coffee available

8:55am

Welcome from Financial Standard

Master of Ceremonies - Christopher Page
managing director, Rainmaker Group

  Find out more about Chris
Christopher Page, Managing Director, Rainmaker Group

Christopher Page is the founder and managing director of the Rainmaker Group of companies, which includes: Rainmaker Information, Financial Standard, FS Advice, FS Super, FS Private Wealth, FS Managed Accounts, FS Sustainability, Money magazine and SelectAdviser. At Rainmaker Group, he leads business development, product innovation, strategic planning and customer relationship management.

9:00am

Economic eustress and the end of easy money

Michael Watson
Director, Head of Distribution, La Trobe Financial

Chris Paton
Senior Vice President, Chief Investment Officer, La Trobe Financial

  Find out more about Michael and Chris
Michael Watson

Michael has over 20 years' experience in financial services and joined the business in 2013. Prior to joining La Trobe Financial, Michael's career has spanned diverse disciplines including credit, portfolio, marketing and distribution with Big 4 Australian banks and an NBFI. Michael holds an MBA from Deakin University, a Bachelor of Business (Economics & Marketing) from La Trobe University, and additionally obtained a Diploma of Financial Planning and a Certificate IV in Mortgage Broking. Michael resides in Melbourne.

Chris Paton

Chris has over 14 years' experience in banking, asset management and financial services and has held a number of senior roles since joining the business in 2017. Prior to joining La Trobe Financial, Chris worked in Law specialising in the banking and finance sector. Chris holds both Bachelors in Commerce (Distinction) and Law (Hons) and resides in Melbourne.

9:40am

Modern approach to value investing

  • Markets continue to evolve, so must investment styles
  • Major factors driving the market and how to position for these
  • Key stock ideas for the current environment

Stephen Bruce
Lead Portfolio Manager, Perennial Partners

  Find out more about Stephen
Stephen Bruce

Stephen joined Perennial Value in April 2000 as an Equities Analyst, before being promoted to the role of Research Coordinator in 2006. In 2007, he became the Deputy Portfolio Manager for the Perennial Value Shares for Income Trust and then became Lead Portfolio Manager in 2011. In 2011, Stephen also became Co-portfolio Manager for the Perennial Value Australian Shares Trust and was promoted to Lead Portfolio Manager in 2018. Stephen has responsibility for overseeing the management of all boarder cap Australian Equities portfolios and provides analyst coverage for the banking, healthcare, telco and agricultural sectors. Stephen commenced his career as a Chartered Accountant with KPMG in Sydney and has held financial accounting roles with Morgan Stanley and Deutsche Bank in London. Stephen holds a Bachelor of Economics degree from the University of Sydney and a Master of Commerce from the University of New South Wales. He is a Chartered Accountant and also a CFA charter holder.

10:20am

Challenges create opportunities

  • Private sector companies are the largest employers globally, but also major contributors to pollution
  • They hold significant political influence worldwide
  • Addressing global issues like climate change, health, and inequality requires collaboration with the private sector alongside government efforts, offering investment opportunities

Daniel Roarty
Chief Investment Officer-Sustainable Thematic Equities, Alliance Bernstein

  Find out more about Daniel
Daniel Roarty

Daniel C. Roarty is the Chief Investment Officer of AB's Sustainable Thematic Equities team, managing a suite of geographically diverse strategies dedicated to achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). He joined the firm in 2011 as global technology sector head on the Global Research Growth team and was appointed to his current role in 2013. Roarty previously spent nine years at Nuveen Investments, where he co-managed both a large-cap and a multi-cap growth strategy. Today, Daniel plays an active role in the sustainable investing community, acting as a subject-matter expert around the globe.

11:00am

Morning tea

11:40am

Bridging the income gap: strategies for enhancing regular and stable income

  • Many clients in retirement are seeking reliable sources of income to fund their lifestyle but don't want to sell off assets
  • While yields are higher today then twelve months ago, so too is the cost of basic goods and services
  • This session will explore the opportunities and risks associated with enhancing income through active management

Phil Strano
Senior Portfolio Manager, Yarra Capital Management

Roy Keenan
Co-Head of Fixed Income, Yarra Capital Management

  Find out more about Phil and Roy
Phil Strano

Phil has over 30 years' investment experience both in asset management and institutional banking. In 10 years managing portfolios and 20 years analysing financial markets/securities, Phil has amassed extensive experience in all major credit segments. These include listed/unlisted, rated/unrated, investment and sub-investment grade, bonds/loans and derivative instruments.

Roy Keenan

Roy is a senior leader within the Fixed Income team at Yarra Capital Management, focusing on Australian Fixed Income and Credit. He has over 30 years' investment experience both in asset management and trading, specialising in credit products since 1995. He has been part of the investment management team for the Yarra Enhanced Income Funds since the Funds' inception in 2002 and continues to manage these Funds. Before transitioning to Yarra Capital Management, Roy was Head of Australian Credit at Goldman Sachs Asset Management.

12:20pm

Education and Wealth Transfer

  • How you can offer your clients a flexible and tax-effective solution to education funding and estate planning certainty
  • How Education Bonds can assist your clients with strategic solutions across wealth creation, tax-paid investing, planning and investing for the future costs of education, and securely passon on wealth to future generations

Mark Cameron
Business Development Manager - New South Wales, Futurity Investment Group

Marie Lazar
Business Development Manager, Futurity Investment Group

Maria Nematalla
Business Development Manager - New South Wales, Futurity Investment Group

Amy Parsons
Business Development Manager - Victoria, Futurity Investment Group

David Turnbull
Business Development Manager - South Australia/Western Australia, Futurity Investment Group

Adam Tyley
Business Development Manager - Queensland, Futurity Investment Group

  Find out more about Mark, Marie, Maria, Amy, David and Adam
Mark Cameron

Possessing over 19 years of experience in the Financial Services industry, Mark has experience working as a financial planner and leading extensive financial planning teams. Mark is a dedicated professional who enjoys collaborating with financial advisers, providing them with valuable guidance and expertise to achieve exceptional client outcomes. He places great emphasis on the importance of continuous professional development to enhance skills, knowledge, and stay up to date with industry trends. With a proven track record of delivering compliant advice and achieving exceptional business outcomes, Mark brings his extensive expertise to his role at Futurity, supporting financial planners with strategic solutions related to education funding, estate planning and intergenerational wealth transfers. Mark holds a Bachelor of Economics, Advanced Diploma of Financial Planning and is FASEA qualified.

Marie Lazar

Marie Lazar is a Business Development Manager at Futurity Investment Group which specialises in Education Bond strategies. Marie has over
12 years' experience in the Financial Services industry having previously worked in the Life Insurance sector and for a Licensee. Marie holds a Bachelor of Business majoring in Accounting and a Diploma in Financial Planning and was a finalist in the Women In Finance Awards for Business Development Professional of the Year in 2021. Marie is passionate about learning and helping other professionals achieve career and business success. She has seen many changes in the financial services industry during her career and is committed to helping enhance the community perception of our profession over the long-term. She believes this starts with continuous learning for financial advisers and helping them improve their client's financial literacy.

Maria Nematalla

With a career spanning over 12 years, Maria has developed extensive experience collaborating closely with financial advisers from various
sectors including wealth management, life insurance, and investments. Throughout her professional journey, she has assumed diverse roles, including responsibilities in Share Trading, Margin Lending, and Life Insurance. Maria holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree, and a Bachelor of Economics Degree with majors in Finance, International Business and Economics. Maria is passionate about helping people achieve their best financial future.

Amy Parsons

Amy is a distinguished professional with a proven track record in Financial Services spanning over 19 years. Her journey through diverse roles, from Front of House to Executive positions, showcases her adaptability and leadership capabilities. This includes roles in sales, business development, key accounts, State Manager and Head of Alliance Management. Amy's unique talent lies in her capacity to challenge conventional mindsets and working methodologies within the financial advisory sector. Through her knowledge and perseverance, she creates growth opportunities for Advisers, providing guidance and support that goes beyond products and services. Her unwavering focus on their success aligns seamlessly with Futurity's commitment to authentic Adviser partnerships, characterized by accountability and reliability. Beyond her professional endeavors, Amy is an inspiration within her industry, serving as a role model for both women and men. Her ability to effectively balance career, family, and personal aspirations demonstrates that one can achieve fulfillment across all facets of life. Amy's commitment extends beyond her professional role; she is deeply passionate about advocating for financial literacy and independence. She remains dedicated to inspiring individuals to achieve financial empowerment.

David Turnbull

David has 30 years' experience in Financial Services, as an Independent Financial Adviser in Europe, and in business development roles, supporting financial planning practices nationally and in particular, across SA and WA. In this time, David has developed expertise in both Investment and Estate planning strategies. Worth noting is David's deep knowledge and experience in education investment funding, having problem-solved firsthand with schools, in their quest to assist families, and finding solutions for those whose goal is to fund for the ever-growing cost of lifelong learning. Since joining Futurity Investment Group, David continues to support financial planners with strategic solutions around education funding, estate planning and intergenerational wealth transfers.

Adam Tyley

Adam has 20 years' experience in Financial Services, as a product provider representative and in business development roles, supporting financial planning practices across Queensland. In this time, Adam has developed a strong understanding of estate planning strategies, personal insurance, and business protection. During his time at TAL, Adam worked closely with some of Queensland's most experienced financial planning practices, followed by a role as State Manager at AIA, heading the largest distribution team in the QLD insurance market. Adam has a deep knowledge of and experience in wealth protection, having built processes and coached a team of FAs in their wealth protection advice offering across a 500,000+ membership base. Adding to this is Adam's time as an associate financial adviser in a boutique advice firm. Adam brings this combined expertise to Futurity Investment Group and continues to support financial planners with strategic solutions around education funding, estate planning and intergenerational wealth transfers. Adam holds a double degree majoring in Communication, Banking & Finance, and a diploma in Business Management and Financial Planning. In 2019 he successfully passed the FASEA exam and finalised his Graduate Diploma of Financial Planning in 2020.

1:00pm

Closing remarks and lunch

2:00pm

Event concludes

BOOK YOUR SEAT


12 - 20 MARCH 2024

8:30 AM - 2:00 PM

EARN UP TO
3.75 CPD HOURS

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Perth Tuesday, 12 March 2024 Hyatt Regency
Room: North Ballroom
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Adelaide Wednesday, 13 March 2024 Crowne Plaza
Room: Visionary Ballroom
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Melbourne Thursday, 14 March 2024 Zinc at Federation Square
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Brisbane Tuesday, 19 March 2024 Sofitel Brisbane Central
Room: Lyon
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Sydney Wednesday, 20 March 2024 Four Seasons Hotel
Room: Grand Ballroom
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