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Finance Friends

Fabian Ruggieri

Business

Frequency: 1 episode/13d. Total Eps: 17

Imagine getting insider knowledge from industry leaders every week. Hear their stories, the challenges they've overcome, and the invaluable advice they have for anyone stepping into the finance world. That’s what Finance Friends with Fabian is all about: an exclusive seat at the table, where you’ll feel like you’re chatting with friends.

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🇨🇦 Canada - careers
21/05/2025
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Meet Nadia Jaworski, Infrastructure Strategy Advisor and Partner of Maverick Advisors

Monday, May 19, 2025 • Duration 27:14

Join us as we sit down with Nadia Jaworski, joint founder and partner of Maverick Advisors, who pulls back the curtain on the fascinating world of social infrastructure development. With over 25 years of experience working across both government and private sectors, Nadia offers rare insights into how essential community facilities move from idea to reality.

The conversation delves into the challenges facing infrastructure development today, from fiscal constraints to climate considerations. Nadia shares how COVID disrupted construction supply chains and budgets, requiring greater innovation and risk management.

For aspiring professionals, Nadia's advice is refreshingly practical: "Just give anything a go." Her own story demonstrates how taking on challenging projects and building networks can lead to remarkable career success. As a passionate advocate for diversity, she discusses how Maverick Advisors maintains 50% female leadership and her commitment to mentoring the next generation of women in infrastructure.

Enjoyed the episode? Follow Finance Friends Podcast on Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok for daily updates and more inspiring conversations. Got questions or ideas for future episodes? Send us a DM @financefriendspodcast!

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Meet Ray Becher, Property Advisor and Senior Buyers Agent

Season 2 · Episode 9

Sunday, May 11, 2025 • Duration 25:08

What separates a great property purchase from a costly mistake? Ray Becher, Property Advisor and Senior Buyer's Agent at Cohen Handler, reveals the strategic depth behind successful property transactions that most buyers never consider.

Drawing on three generations of property knowledge, Ray takes us through his fascinating journey from performance studies graduate to marketing professional to trusted property advisor.

Ray's approach transcends simple transactions. He delves into the psychology of buying versus selling, explaining why understanding human motivation is crucial to negotiation.

For those considering a career pivot, Ray offers invaluable wisdom: surround yourself with mentors you can learn from, have confidence to back yourself regardless of age, and most importantly, pursue what genuinely inspires you. His philosophy that "it takes as long as it takes" to find the right property reflects the patience and expertise that have made him a standout in his field.

Enjoyed the episode? Follow Finance Friends Podcast on Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok for daily updates and more inspiring conversations. Got questions or ideas for future episodes? Send us a DM @financefriendspodcast!

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Meet Frank Campisi, Mortgage Broker

Season 1 · Episode 7

Thursday, December 19, 2024 • Duration 24:59

Join us in this week’s episode of Finance Friends with Fabian as we chat with Frank Campisi, mortgage broker and co-founder of Explore Finance. Frank opens up about his career journey from accounting to broking, the key skills for building trust with clients, and how he balances a busy professional life with running a farm and a childcare business.

Enjoyed the episode? Follow Finance Friends Podcast on Instagram and TikTok for updates and more inspiring conversations. Got questions or ideas for future episodes? Send us a DM @financefriendspodcast!

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Meet Stefan D'Alessandro, Risk Insurance Adviser

Season 1 · Episode 6

Sunday, December 15, 2024 • Duration 25:24

Join us in this weeks episode of Finance Friends with Fabian, as we chat with Stefan D'Alessandro, founder and director of The Risk Lab, about his journey from computer science to risk insurance specialist. Stefan shares his thoughts about building meaningful client relationships, the importance of balancing work with personal passions, and how his approach to business aligns with his values.

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Meet Peter Vlachos, Senior Distribution Manager

Season 1 · Episode 5

Sunday, December 8, 2024 • Duration 25:06

Join us in this week’s episode as we sit down with Peter Vlachos, Senior Distribution Manager at Elston Asset Management. Peter takes us through his journey from studying financial planning to becoming a key player in the funds management industry. He shares valuable insights into the challenges of building relationships, the importance of resilience in the face of adversity, and how consistent effort drives long-term success. Beyond finance, Vlachos offers our listeners advice on discipline, mindset, and achieving personal and professional goals.

Love what you heard? Follow Finance Friends with Fabian for more inspiring stories and advice from industry leaders. Got a topic or question for future episodes? Reach out to us via Instagram DM @financefriendspodcast

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Meet Kieran Berry, Managing Director and CEO

Season 1 · Episode 4

Thursday, November 28, 2024 • Duration 19:45

Join us in this weeks episode of Finance Friends with Fabian, as we sit down with Kieran Berry, CEO and Managing Director of RiverX, one of Australia’s fastest-growing investment advisory firms. Kieran shares his journey from selling stock market newsletters at 23 to building his own business, offering insights into the challenges of building a client book, managing a company, and balancing personal life. Beyond finance, Kieran highlights the importance of discipline, routine, and fitness in achieving success, offering advice for all aspiring financial professionals.

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Meet Vas Piperoglou, Chief Investment Officer

Season 1 · Episode 3

Thursday, November 14, 2024 • Duration 23:11

Join us in this weeks episode as we chat with Vas Piperoglou, Co-founder and Chief Investment Officer at Collins Street Asset Management. Vas' path to a successful career was paved by motivation, ambition, and the power of knowledge. From starting his investment journey at the age of only 12 with the help of his father, Vas developed a passion for understanding markets. In this conversation, he shares with us the lessons he's learned along the way, the principles that guide his investment decisions, and his insights into the evolving financial landscape.

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Meet Chris MacEachern, Financial Planning CEO

Season 1 · Episode 2

Monday, November 4, 2024 • Duration 28:03

Join us as we chat with Chris MacEachern, AKA C-Mac, the Financial Planning CEO behind Australia's Freedom Finance. Chris's path to success is a testament to resilience and strategic thinking. Listen in as we explore how his early interest in finance, sparked by his father's day trading, led him to the successful career he has today.

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Meet Fabian Ruggieri, Director of RIVA Recruitment

Season 1 · Episode 1

Sunday, October 27, 2024 • Duration 16:52

In the first episode of Finance Friends with Fabian, we dive into the personal and professional journey of Fabian, director of RIVA Recruitment and our podcast host. Joined by co-host Megan, Fabian shares his path from studying finance at La Trobe University to working at prestigious financial firms, both in Australia and abroad. With insightful reflections, he discusses his early career challenges, the lessons he learned managing high-net-worth clients, and his eventual leap into recruitment.

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Meet Marc Olynyk, Senior Lecturer and Course Director of Financial Planning.

Season 2 · Episode 8

Sunday, May 4, 2025 • Duration 29:42

Career journeys are rarely straightforward, and Marc Olynyk's path from accounting to academia proves just that.

In this weeks episode, our host Fabian Ruggieri chats with his past professor Marc, now the Senior Lecturer and Course Director at Deakin University's renowned financial planning program. Marc takes us through the unexpected twists that led him to his passion.

What makes Marc's story particularly valuable for aspiring financial planners is his practical advice on breaking into the industry, he advises students every day who struggle to find their first opportunity. Having guided countless students into successful careers, Marc emphasises that relationship-building skills are integral in determining long-term success.

The conversation provides a fascinating look at how financial planning education has evolved—from minimal requirements in the 1990s to today's comprehensive degree programs. A field he initially knew little about but would come to shape for decades.

For any of our listeners considering financial planning as a career, Marc offers this reassurance: finding your passion may take time but your career path, like Marc's journey from pub audits to professorship, can take unexpected but rewarding turns.

Enjoyed the episode? Follow Finance Friends Podcast on Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok for daily updates and more inspiring conversations. Got questions or ideas for future episodes? Send us a DM @financefriendspodcast!

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