Simon Duckett: Advisers Should Avoid Needless Complexity

The Partners Wealth Group co-founder says strong partnerships with accounting firms and being a "trusted partner" who is "all in" on serving clients have helped his firm grow to $6.8 billion in assets under advice. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apt Wealth Partners’ CEO, who ranked No. 2 in Barron’s Top 150 adviser list in 2025, says that because his firm is employee owned, “we can make decisions for the long-term knowing that we have a long-term vision—a plan to be a 100-year firm.” Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The adviser and founding partner at Escala Partners explains why he is a strong advocate for promoting “best practice advice” and encourages collaboration among advisors across different firms. Host: Chris Freeman. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The founding partner of VISIS Private Wealth discusses what clients value most about his firm and describes its approach to portfolio construction and how it engages with the intergenerational wealth transfer. Host: Chris Freeman. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The senior financial adviser at Stanford Brown, a $3 billion North Sydney-based firm, discusses current client preferences and the company’s investment approach. Host: Chris Freeman. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The director and adviser at Canaccord Genuity Australia describes how his zeal for financial markets spurred him to change professions and informs his work today. Host: Chris Freeman. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

"Keep it simple, stupid," says the adviser and partner at Koda Capital. "If the adviser can't understand the product or investment strategy how can we expect our clients to understand it?" Host: Chris Freeman Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The partner at Belay Advisory, a $2.5 billion Sydney-based firm, explains why having intimate knowledge of a client’s family history is so important. Host: Chris Freeman. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The managing partner at Sydney-based Kelly + Partners Private Wealth discusses his career and how clients benefit from being served by an experienced team. Host: Chris Freeman. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The CEO of Centaur Financial Services predicts that the profession “is only going to rise” as people realize “that they need it and that there is value in it.” Host: Chris Freeman. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.