4th Annual Private Wealth Australia Forum

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Join the Private Wealth Australia Forum 2025 on July 30, 2025, in Sydney, the premier event for wealth managers, family offices, and private banks in Australia.

This exclusive forum will bring together top industry leaders and investment professionals to explore key topics such as alternative investments, portfolio diversification, and global economic trends.

Network with decision-makers from Australia’s leading private wealth firms and gain actionable insights to drive your investment strategy.

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OUR SPEAKERS

Speakers

Adam Bajcarz

Adam Bajcarz

Apt Wealth Management

Head of Portfolio Management

Adam has over 7 years’ of financial services and investment experience, researching and evaluating securities and investments across a wide range of assets classes. He is involved in client portfolio construction and managing the Apt Wealth Partners Model Portfolios and Separately Managed Accounts. Adam’s academic qualifications include a double degree, Bachelor of Laws with a Bachelor of Commerce – Corporate Finance from the University of Adelaide as well as a Diploma in Financial Planning.
Adam Shell

Adam Shell

Terrace Towers Group

Head of Investments

Adam heads the Investments of the Australia Group. Founded in 1985 by the late John Saunders AO, co-founder of Westfield, Terrace Tower Group is a family un real estate and investment company. The Group’s permanent capital structure and flexible mandate allows it to underwrite opportunities in emerging investment areas and first-time managers. It’s multi-generational focus allows for patient investing with a long term focus. 

Alistair Cowan

Alistair Cowan

JBWere

Director | Head of Advice, SA/NT

Alistair joined JBWere in 2019 and brings over 13 years’ experience in financial markets, wholesale banking, wealth management and broking businesses across the UK and Australia. He is currently a Responsible Manager for JBWere’s AFSL and also manages the advice support teams across JBWere’s South Australia and Western Australia offices. His previous roles include positions at National Australia Bank, Barclays Investment Bank and Goldman Sachs. Alistair holds a Master’s degree in International Business from RMIT University and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors Course.
Aongus Ogorman

Aongus Ogorman

WTW

Head of Australian Investments

Aongus leads the Investments business at WTW Australia. He spent his entire career in the investment management industry, beginning in 1995. Aongus was previously managing director and founder of Round Tower Solutions, a boutique consulting firm. Prior to that, he was director of implemented solutions at institutional fund manager QIC, responsible for managing its external manager alpha program.
Ben Au

Ben Au

AP Family Office (Multi-Family Office)

Founder, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Investment Officer

Ben is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of AP Family Office. With a strong focus on integrity and over 20 years of proven track record in the provision of family office establishment, wealth and financial planning, investment and accounting services, Ben has grown AP Family Office into one of the most established multi-family office in the region with over $1 billion assets under management. He has also led a number of large local and cross-border investment deals spanning across multiple asset classes, regions, sectors and industries.
Daniel Kelly

Daniel Kelly

Viola Private Wealth

Chief Investment Officer

Daniel Kelly is the Chief Investment Officer at Viola Private Wealth, bringing over a decade of experience in private and investment banking. A seasoned investment strategist, Daniel has worked with some of Australia’s most affluent families and individuals, providing sophisticated, tailored solutions across multiple asset classes, including equities, fixed income, alternative investments, and derivatives.
David Blunt

David Blunt

Perpetual Private

Head of Growth Assets

David manages Perpetual Private's growth alternatives portfolios, incorporating private equity, real estate, infrastructure and hedge funds. Concurrently, he leads the team's effort in incorporating ESG, Responsible Investments and Impact investments across portfolios.
David Leon

David Leon

Stellan Capital

Founding Partner, Portfolio Manager, Chair

David Leon is a Certified Portfolio Manager and private wealth advisor for high net worth families and not-for-profit institutions. He has held multiple positions, including Executive Director with Morgan Stanley, Director with Goldman Sachs JBWere, and Financial Advisor with UBS. Mr. Leon was recognised in the top 10 financial advisors in Australia, as featured by the International magazine Barron’s in conjunction with The Australian. David has held outside roles as a Governor of the American Chamber of Commerce and a member of the Adelaide Crows Mentors Program.
Martin Crabb

Martin Crabb

Shaw and Partners

Chief Investment Officer

Martin has over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry ranging from wholesale funds management, institutional stockbroking, equities research, M&A, private portfolio management, sales and marketing and dealer services. He is passionate about building and growing businesses and developing talent. Martin is currently working as a Chief Investment Officer with Shaw and Partners; one of Australia’s preeminent investment advice and wealth management firms.
Martin Rea

Martin Rea

JANA Wealth

Investment Grade Debt Lead, Senior Consultant

Martin is a senior consultant and the Investment Grade Debt Lead in the Debt Research Team. This role includes portfolio management responsibilities for JANA’s Cash and Diversified Fixed Interest Trusts. Before joining JANA in 2021, Martin worked at Voya Investment Management as a Portfolio Manager for an Emerging Market Local Currency Fixed Income Fund. His responsibilities included portfolio management, idea generation and trade execution. Prior to Voya, Martin worked as a Fixed Income Strategist at UniCredit Bank and previously worked as an Analyst at Moore Capital and MAN Group.  

Norman Zhang

Norman Zhang

Koda Capital

Chief Investment Officer & Partner

Norman Zhang is currently the Chief Investment Officer and Partner at Koda Capital, a leading and fully independent Australian private wealth advisor with over $10+ billion of assets under management. He is responsible for overseeing Koda’s investment program, strategy, asset allocation, and portfolio construction. Prior to Koda, Norman managed a combined $12+ billion across two Australian superannuation funds between 2017-2023, serving as the Chief Investment Officer for Legal Super (2020-2023) and Media Super (2017-2020), delivering top-quartile returns for investors during this period. His expertise includes developing investment strategies, building high-quality investment programs & teams, asset allocation, portfolio construction, manager research & selection.

Paul Burgon

Paul Burgon

Lipman Burgon & Partners

Chief Investment Officer and Managing Partner

Paul specialises in working with complex family enterprises in the design of investment programs with a focus on family offices. He has over 18 years of experience having worked for some of the most respected investment houses and institutions, including Goldman Sachs, JBWere and Investec Private Bank. Paul has deep technical expertise across the spectrum of wealth management solutions, leads the Lipman Burgon investment team and holds several academic and professional qualifications. This includes a Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning and a Master of Applied Finance as well as being recognised as a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and a Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA). For six consecutive years, Paul has been ranked among Australia’s Top 25 Financial Advisers by US financial investment publication Barron’s
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Key Discussion Topics

MANEUVERING THE MACRO

Learn how institutional and private wealth investors navigate their global portfolios through major economic change.

PRIVATE MARKET INVESTMENTS – TIME TO SHINE

Discussing the long-term outlook on private equity and credit and the opportunities in distressed assets

FIXED INCOME: CHALLENGES, OPPORTUNITIES AND WHAT TO EXPECT

With potential in credit markets, the opportunity in the floating-rate sector, the global market focus on politics, policy and crisis management, what role does fixed income play?

REAL ESTATE MARKET 2025

Over the past four years, real estate has undergone major changes, with office properties regaining interest and residential markets under increased scrutiny. This panel will explore how investors are rethinking their portfolios, the macroeconomic trends shaping global real estate, and which regions are delivering strong returns versus those falling behind.

REAL ASSETS: ENERGY, REAL ESTATE AND INFRASTRUCTURE

As investors looking to align portfolios to global megatrends, this panel will discuss key opportunities and challenges of investing in real assets.

PRIVATE CREDIT AMID GLOBAL RATE HIKES

The growth in private credit over the last decade has been seismic, to what extent should the growth of Australian private credit be capitalised on by local investors?

PORTFOLIO CONSTRUCTION - HOW ALLOCATORS ARE PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE

Gathering regional SFO principals and wealth managers to discuss the megatrends facing the industry.

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