by Troy MacMillan | Oct 26, 2020 | Brand, Economy, Investment
The 50 most influential financial advisers in Australia for 2020 have been named by financial services trade publication, Financial Standard, in its annual FS Power50 guide. The list, comprising of 31 men and 19 women, are a diverse group of professionals nominated by...
by Troy MacMillan | Sep 25, 2020 | Brand, Family, Investment
Covid-19 has had a dramatic impact on migration and property values, but for Australia’s wealthiest neighbourhoods, it’s business as usual. Australia’s prestige property market continues to surge, a sign that the rich have insulated themselves from the pandemic. Home...
by Troy MacMillan | Aug 28, 2020 | Brand, Economy
Apple Inc., the maker of the popular iPhone, is worth more than the entire GDP of Australia and several other countries. That’s right: One company alone, is worth more than the annual production of Australia’s 26 million residents. If Apple were a country, it would be...
by Troy MacMillan | Feb 12, 2020 | Brand, Family, Uncategorized
It’s often said that a dog is a man’s best friend. For one corporate CEO, truer words have never been spoken. Super Bowl 2020, which aired 2 February, featured a cute commercial about a golden retriever named Scout. As it turns out, Scout belongs to David MacNeil, the...
by Troy MacMillan | Dec 9, 2019 | Brand, Budget, Investment
Have you ever dealt with a financial adviser who’s more interested in selling you products than finding the best solutions for you? Well, you’re not alone. Australia’s financial services industry is awash with advisers who view you as a ticket to recurring revenue....
by Troy MacMillan | Apr 1, 2019 | Brand, SMSF
I was walking down the beach with my children in Dunsborough WA last month enjoying school holidays at our favourite holiday spot when I unexpectedly bumped into my latest challenge as we build a great brand in financial advice. But to put this into perspective, it’s...