Conversations on Wealth Ropan Financial Services

Welcome to ‘Conversations on Wealth’ — a podcast series that explores financial complexities and modern strategies for the discerning investor. Brought to you by ROPAN Financial Services founders and advisors Jason Panozzo-Tile and Rodney Gilham, who share their cumulative years of experience helping people of all ages as they seek financial independence.

In this first episode of 2024, Jason, Rodney, and host John discusss the various aspects of wealth management and investment strategies. We touch on market trends, risk assessment, long-term planning, and the generational infuence on investment behaviour.

Highlighting the recent performance of the investment market, including equities and property, we discuss the potential impact of interest rate changes. The conversation then diverges into alternative investments such as cash and fixed interest, and the interest in maintaining a diversified investment portfolio.

Closing out, we emphasised the need for an ongoing review and adjustment of your investment strategy, based on your individual risk profile and long-term goals while also exploring the role of community engagement and philanthropy in wealth management.

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The land of financial advice, with lots of shamans and opinions can be hard to navigate. For some trustworthy, open, experience dialogue and debate, tune into future episodes of ‘Conversations on Wealth’ with host John, and advisors Rodney and Jason to educate yourself and make some informed decisions for your and your families financial wellbeing. Don’t forget also, if you’d like to discuss any of these topics with further, feel free to contact Rodney or Jason direct through their website, http://ropan.com.au

Disclaimer: Discussions within this podcast are of a general nature and do not constitute personal financial and investment advice. It is of critical importance to seek your own independent professional advice before making any investment decisions appropriate to your personal financial needs, situation and objectives.

Welcome to ‘Conversations on Wealth’ — a podcast series that explores financial complexities and modern strategies for the discerning investor. Brought to you by ROPAN Financial Services founders and advisors Jason Panozzo-Tile and Rodney Gilham, who share their cumulative years of experience helping people of all ages as they seek financial independence.

In this episode, we welcome special guest David Ashton Lewis, a distinguished figure with a rich background, including serving in the Supreme Courts of Fiji and Papua New Guinea. David is also an accomplished radio presenter and an adjunct professor of law.

Having been a key advisor to ROPAN for over two decades, David brings a wealth of experience from his esteemed roles in the Supreme Courts. Reflecting on the evolving financial advisory landscape, he emphasises the shift from mere insurance sales to professional advising.

We then delve into David's diverse roles, including radio presenting and law professorship. Touching on the essence of responsible wealth growth, and advocating for a fee-based model over commissions.

David concludes the episode with an optimistic outlook on ROPAN Financial Services' future, underscoring the firm's enduring success built upon mutual trust and support between Rodney and Jason.

The land of financial advice, with lots of shamans and opinions can be hard to navigate. For some trustworthy, open, experience dialogue and debate, tune into future episodes of ‘Conversations on Wealth’ with host John, and advisors Rodney and Jason to educate yourself and make some informed decisions for your and your families financial wellbeing. Don’t forget also, if you’d like to discuss any of these topics with further, feel free to contact Rodney or Jason direct through their website, http://ropan.com.au

Disclaimer: Discussions within this podcast are of a general nature and do not constitute personal financial and investment advice. It is of critical importance to seek your own independent professional advice before making any investment decisions appropriate to your personal financial needs, situation and objectives.

Welcome to ‘Conversations on Wealth’ — a podcast series that explores financial complexities and modern strategies for the discerning investor. Brought to you by ROPAN Financial Services founders and advisors Jason Panozzo-Tile and Rodney Gilham, who share their cumulative years of experience helping people of all ages as they seek financial independence.

In this episode, we catch Jason and Rodney for another chat on the current state of the local finance markets, discussing all manners of wealth – not just financial, but also lifestyle and mental wellbeing.

Fresh and relaxed after a holiday overseas, Jason reminds us of the importance of having lifestyle goals, as well as financial goals, and the delicate balance between hard work, results, and enjoying your life along the way.

We explore the current state of the Australian financial landscape, including the state of interest rates, mortgages and property. What do the current rates of inflation mean for the economy? How is it effecting people’s property outlook, whether buying, selling, or downscaling for retirement?

As usual, Rodney and Jason share tips, insights and stories that reflect the current state of play, providing the listeners a few things to consider for themselves.

The land of financial advice, with lots of shamans and opinions can be hard to navigate. For some trustworthy, open, experience dialogue and debate, tune into future episodes of ‘Conversations on Wealth’ with host John, and advisors Rodney and Jason to educate yourself and make some informed decisions for your and your families financial wellbeing. Don’t forget also, if you’d like to discuss any of these topics with further, feel free to contact Rodney or Jason direct through their website, www.ropan.com.au

Disclaimer: Discussions within this podcast are of a general nature and do not constitute personal financial and investment advice. It is of critical importance to seek your own independent professional advice before making any investment decisions appropriate to your personal financial needs, situation and objectives.

Welcome to ‘Conversations on Wealth’ — a podcast series that explores financial complexities and modern strategies for the discerning investor. Brought to you by ROPAN Financial Services founders and advisors Jason Panozzo-Tile and Rodney Gilham, who share their cumulative years of experience helping people of all ages as they seek financial independence.

In this podcast we’re covering off some of the financial planning fundamentals and advice for those who may never have worked with a financial planner prior. So, why do you need a financial planner?We start the discussion by exploring with some basic strategies pertaining to end of financial year, given that this episode was recorded during the month of May.

We also discuss potential tax planning strategies such as the instant asset write offs for vehicles or other major asset purchases, the benefits of topping up superannuation, and less well known initiatives like the ‘bring forward rule’ and when and where someone might consider employing a corporate beneficiary.

Rodney and Jason explore some of the pros and cons of the current market, things to consider, and the knock on effects of situations that emerge from assets being passed along as inheritances from deceased estates.Jason touches on the benefits of compound interest garnered from years and years of sticking to the plan, reminding us that in the world of financial advice, strategy is king. If weighing up options, get a plan that is tailored to your needs, specifically because there is no true one size fits all approach to wealth.

The land of financial advice, with lots of shamans and opinions can be hard to navigate. For some trustworthy, open, experience dialogue and debate, tune into future episodes of ‘Conversations on Wealth’ with host John, and advisors Rodney and Jason to educate yourself and make some informed decisions for your and your families financial wellbeing. Don’t forget also, if you’d like to discuss any of these topics with further, feel free to contact Rodney or Jason direct through their website, http://ropan.com.au

Disclaimer: Discussions within this podcast are of a general nature and do not constitute personal financial and investment advice. It is of critical importance to seek your own independent professional advice before making any investment decisions appropriate to your personal financial needs, situation and objectives.

Welcome to ‘Conversations on Wealth’ — a podcast series that explores financial complexities and modern strategies for the discerning investor. Brought to you by ROPAN Financial Services founders and advisors Jason Panozzo-Tile and Rodney Gilham, who share their cumulative years of experience helping people of all ages as they seek financial independence.

In our first podcast for 2023, we explore the patterns and trends that Jason and Rodney are seeing in the financial markets so far this year. Off the back of our previous podcast featuring local real estate agent Simon Burns, we start by exploring property investment markets, interest rates, and the current state of inflation in general. With commodities like lettuce, potatoes, and even Italian prosciutto flying through the roof with pricing on a seemingly perpetual rollercoaster ride, day to day living expenses are feeling the squeeze. What do these spikes in pricing mean for people’s discretionary spend? Is there a surplus of cash, or a reallocation of existing assets? We explore the increase of people’s entrepreneurial pursuits, side hustles, and evaluation of their day to day family budgeting. As the RBA continues to increase rates to put downward pressure on inflation, Jason reminds us that despite this doom and gloom, these things always go in cycles and that the astute investors typically have a plan with a long term view and adjust accordingly… and by long term plan, we mean far across the horizon, including considering succession plans and effects for the family. Ultimately it’s a balance of risk—and advice is worth gathering from people who have your best interests at heart.

The land of financial advice, with lots of shamans and opinions can be hard to navigate. For some trustworthy, open, experience dialogue and debate, tune into future episodes of ‘Conversations on Wealth’ with host John, and advisors Rodney and Jason to educate yourself and make some informed decisions for your and your families financial wellbeing. Don’t forget also, if you’d like to discuss any of these topics further, feel free to contact Rodney or Jason direct through their website, ropan.com.au

Disclaimer: Discussions within this podcast are of a general nature and do not constitute personal financial and investment advice. It is of critical importance to seek your own independent professional advice before making any investment decisions appropriate to your personal financial needs, situation and objectives.

Welcome to ‘Conversations on Wealth’ — a podcast series that explores financial complexities and modern strategies for the discerning investor. Brought to you by ROPAN Financial Services founders and advisors Jason Panozzo-Tile and Rodney Gilham, who share their cumulative years of experience helping people of all ages as they seek financial independence.

In this episode, Jason takes a back seat as we invite a special guest to provide an alternative insight. Local top-selling Real Estate agent Simon Burns from Latrobe First National joins Rodney and host John to discuss property as a key piece of the investment portfolio.

With Simon’s experienced input, we explore a wide range of property related topics with a particular lens on Latrobe Valley, where the ROPAN Financial Services are located.

Topics covered include the current market conditions, reflecting on the residual impacts of COVID-19 over the last few years, how finding value in the current market, commercial investment versus residential, forecasts for the coming period, and much about the state of the local property industry.

The land of financial advice, with lots of shamans and opinions can be hard to navigate. For some trustworthy, open, experience dialogue and debate, tune into future episodes of ‘Conversations on Wealth’ with host John, and advisors Rodney and Jason to educate yourself and make some informed decisions for your and your families financial wellbeing. Don’t forget also, if you’d like to discuss any of these topics with further, feel free to contact Rodney or Jason direct through their website, http://ropan.com.au

Disclaimer: Discussions within this podcast are of a general nature and do not constitute personal financial and investment advice. It is of critical importance to seek your own independent professional advice before making any investment decisions appropriate to your personal financial needs, situation and objectives.