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Join Aden, David, and Nick as they unpack the first half of 2025. From Trump's tariff tensions and geopolitical uncertainties to the explosive growth of AI, this episode provides a candid look at market volatility, investment strategies, and why staying the course matters. Learn how to maintain confidence during turbulent times and gain insights into potential economic challenges ahead, including developments in China and the global market landscape.

• 00:00 - 02:25 Introduction and Personal Wins
• 02:25 - 04:45 Financial Year Reflection
• 04:45 - 08:48 Market Volatility Highlights
• 08:48 - 0:11:14 Performance Numbers
• 11:14 - 14:38 Stock Valuation Insights
• 14:38 - 22:13 Investor Psychology and Volatility
• 22:13 - 31:34 Future Outlook
• 31:34 - 41:07 Investment Strategies

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Join Aden in this bonus series, as senior wealth adviser James McLeod shares his remarkable career path from an uncertain graduate to a principal at Capital Partners. Discover insights from a career that began in crisis and matured with meaning.

Discover how personal experiences shaped his approach to financial advice, his passion for helping doctors, women navigating divorce, and high net worth clients, and learn about the profound impact of providing peace of mind during life's most challenging moments.

• (0:29 - 3:24) James' career journey
• (3:24 - 4:28) The global financial crisis
• (4:40 - 6:51) Career progression at Capital Partners
• (6:51 - 9:01) Developing specialized client niches
• (9:52 - 10:27) Capital Partners' most impactful work
• (12:50 - 14:06) James's money personality
• (14:22 - 15:32) Alternative career aspirations

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Aden sits down with Kathryn Creasy, Capital Partners Head of Advice, for a practical conversation on tax planning. Together, they identify common blind spots that can cost investors thousands, including those related to superannuation and family trusts, as well as the effective structuring of business profits.

Whether you’re an expat, business owner, or building wealth for the next generation, this episode will help you plan with clarity and confidence.

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• 1:26–5:04 - What tax planning means and why it matters
• 5:04–11:00 – Superannuation strategies and contribution tips
• 11:00–15:33 – Structuring investment assets
• 15:33–21:17 – How family trusts and bucket companies work
• 21:17–26:50 – Key trigger points for tax planning
• 26:50–34:09 – Why business owners need to plan proactively

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Aden sits down with mortgage broker Michael Killiner and buyer's agent Rowen Powell to unpack the current Perth property market. Discover innovative ways families can help the younger generation enter the property market, including guarantor options, rent investing, and strategic purchasing.

• 0:00-5:00 Introduction
• 5:00-15:00 Perth Property Market Overview
• 15:00-25:00 Family Property Support Strategies
• 25:00-35:00 Borrowing and Investment Insights
• 35:00-40:00 Closing Advice

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Alicia Curtis first started working on the idea of 100 Women after an inspiring chat about how to make the world a better home. After a few months, a dedicated group of volunteers came together to pull all the elements of the organisation – trust deeds, websites, marketing, membership, grants and more.

Join Aden and Capital Partners Managing Director, Charmaine Lamprecht as they sit down with Alicia Curtis and Karen Brittain from 100 Women.

Discover how a simple idea has grown into a powerful movement supporting grassroots charities, advancing gender equality, and creating meaningful social impact.

• (0:10 - 0:20) The origin of 100 Women
• (0:20 - 0:30) From 100 to 380 members
• (0:30 - 0:40) The grant selection process
• (0:40 - 0:50) Successful grant recipients
• (0:50 - 1:00) The UN Sustainability Goals and the importance of gender equality
• (1:00 - 1:10) How businesses and individuals can get involved
• (1:10 - 1:20) Expanding nationally and internationally
• (1:20 - 1:30) The power of collective giving

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Join us in the next episode of this bonus series, where we're joined by Steven Boyce, Senior Wealth Adviser at Capital Partners, to share his transformative career journey from traditional stockbroking to purposeful financial advising.

Discover how an 18-month global travel experience reshaped his perspective, why starting with people matters more than money, and how he became a "freedom seeker" dedicated to helping clients achieve meaningful financial clarity.

Steven reveals the unique approach that sets Capital Partners apart and provides insights into building genuine client relationships beyond traditional investment strategies.

• (00:00 - 02:59) Steven Boyce's Early Career
• (02:59 - 05:34) Transition to Financial Advisory
• (05:34 - 08:27) Career Evolution at Capital Partners
• (08:27 - 11:34) Most Enjoyable Aspects of Role
• (11:34 - 13:14) Unique Value Proposition
• (13:14 - 14:35) Personal Insights

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Join Aden Wilkins and SMSF expert Jemma Sanderson from Cooper Partners as they unpack the proposed Division 296 tax, separating fact from fiction. Learn about the potential impact on your superannuation, key misconceptions, and strategic considerations for managing your retirement savings.

• (02:00 - 07:00) What is the Division 296 Tax
• (07:00 - 12:00) Debunking myths about superannuation tax rates
• (12:00 - 16:00) Unrealised gains and lack of indexation
• (16:00 - 24:00) Exploring alternative investment strategies
• (24:00 - 33:00) Managing potential tax implications

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Join Aden Wilkins in this bonus series, as he's joined by Michael Hayward, Principal Wealth Adviser at Capital Partners, shares his remarkable 20-year journey in financial planning. Discover how a chance encounter, a love for goal-setting, and a passion for helping others led him to become a trusted adviser.

Michael reveals the secrets behind providing clients with financial security, discusses his unique background as a six-dan black belt in Taekwondo, and explains why being a "Family Guardian" drives his professional approach.

• (00:00 - 03:12) Michael Hayward's passion for investing
• (03:25 - 05:15) Early days at Capital Partners
• 05:25 - 06:41 How a taekwondo background has influenced professional discipline
• (06:50 - 09:06) Providing clients with a sense of security and peace of mind
• (09:16 - 10:17) Advising multiple generations of the same family
• (10:31 - 11:30) Winning CFP of the Year
• (11:42 - 12:32) Focusing on supporting and setting up families for success

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Capital Partners Consulting Pty Ltd AFSL 227148 trading as Capital Partners Private Wealth Advisers ABN 27 086 670 788.