AGENDA DAY 1
Wealth Symposium 2026
08:15
REGISTRATION
SPEAKERS
WEALTH SYMPOSIUM 2026 | WA, Day 1
Paul Chapman
Chairperson
Paul moved to Perth from the UK after completing an honours degree in Pure Mathematics from Imperial College, London. He then worked in actuarial world for five years before moving to Sydney as Portfolio Manager, Fixed Income at AMP Investments. Paul then spent his time developing and fostering a financial advice practice with a partner and team of six staff for ten years before successfully selling the business. After taking a year off to enjoy the fruits of his labour, Paul moved to Melbourne and worked for Suncorp, where he enjoyed working closely with his sales team, fostering their growth and development, ultimately taking him down the path to create his own business, 925 Edge, a business that builds leadership and success within others and helps individuals and companies find their competitive edge. His clients include, MLC, National Mortgage Brokers, Liberty Bank, SLF Lawyers, and Box of Books.
09:00
CONFLICT, CRUDE & COMPUTE | READING THE NEW MARKET MATRIX
Today’s allocators are forced to navigate a matrix of conflicting signals. On one hand, the threat of geopolitical escalation & shifting oil dynamics and on the other, the exponential, economy altering growth of AI.
To open the forum, we bring together a panel of leading advisers to discuss what is genuinely driving their decisions today. This session unpacks the tensions at the forefront of asset allocation, examining how to weigh raw geopolitical risk against unprecedented technological opportunity. How do these massive themes translate into actual portfolio weightings, tactical pivots, and structural opportunities for the year ahead?
SPEAKERS:
Norman Robinson, Chief Executive Officer, Sentinel Financial Group
Rob Huth, Chief Investment Officer, DR Capital
SPEAKERS
WEALTH SYMPOSIUM 2026 | WA, Day 1
Norman Robinson
Chief Executive Officer
Sentinel Financial Group
Norm began his career as a stockbroker in 1996 before co-founding Sentinel in 2003, a business that specialises in full asset allocation entirely via the stock market utilising ETFs.
Rob Huth
Chief Investment Officer
DR Capital
Rob is Chief Investment Officer at DR Capital, a Family Investment Office he joined in 2021. Prior to DR Capital Ro was a Partner at Viburnum Funds where he spent a decade working on the VF Strategic Equities Fund (Small Cap Activist Public Equities Fund). Rob has also held roles as Senior Investment Analyst at CP2 (Global Infrastructure Fund), Partner/Analyst for Pegasus Securities (Independent Institutional Equity Research), Portfolio Manager/Analyst for Attunga Capital (Hedge Fund Manager) and as an Equity Analyst for both State One Capital Group (Sell Side Equity Research) and Oasis Asset Management (Global Fund Manager). Rob holds a Bachelor of Business Science (Finance Hons) from the University of Cape Town and is a CFA charter holder. Rob is a past President and Director of CFA Society Perth. Rob has been a member of CFA Institute’s Corporate Disclosure Policy Council since 2014 is the current council Chair.
10:05
MORNING TEA
10:30
CONSTRUCTING RESILIENCE | IMPLEMENTING THE MACRO MATRIX
Volatility from crude oil spikes to tech breakouts is the new baseline and as traditional diversification levers falter and historical correlations break down, the strategies of the past are rendered insufficient.
Following our allocator panel, this session shifts from forming a market view to expressing these views in a portfolio. Our speakers explore how a multi-sector approach weaves diverse asset strengths into a robust framework. We explore how to build portfolios that can absorb short-term geopolitical shocks while still capturing the upside of long-term secular trends like AI.
We look beyond standard boundaries to uncover where genuine risk premiums hide today, a practical guide to rethinking liquidity, managing downside risk, and executing capital allocation without excuses.
SPEAKERS:
Adam Kibble, Portfolio Manager, Schroders, Australia
Sam Tohill, Assistant Portfolio Manager, Resonant Asset Management
SPEAKERS
WEALTH SYMPOSIUM 2026 | WA, Day 1
Adam Kibble
Portfolio Manager
Schroders, Australia
Adam is a fund manager within the Multi-Asset and Fixed Income team and has lead portfolio management responsibility for the Schroder Absolute Return Income Fund. Adam also has co-portfolio management responsibilities across multi-asset and fixed income strategies including the Schroder Real Return Fund and the Schroder Fixed Income Fund. He has extensive portfolio management experience initially at Queensland Investment Corporation, followed by 18 years at Macquarie Investment Management, where he was the lead portfolio manager across global fixed income, currency and commodity strategies. Adam joined Schroders in 2020 and is a member of our Foreign Currency and Rates strategy research groups. Adam has a Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Finance from the University of NSW and is a CAIA Charterholder.
Sam Tohill
Assistant Portfolio Manager
Resonant Asset Management
Prior to joining Resonant Asset Management, Sam worked as a Portfolio Manager at Smartshares, one of New Zealand’s largest fund managers – and a member of the NZX Group. Sam was part of the team responsible for the management of Smartshares $4bn multi-asset portfolios.
In addition, Sam was responsible for the management and implementation of Smartshares currency hedging strategies, and was the portfolio manager responsible for $1bn in index tracking international equity portfolios employing both full replication and factor optimisation portfolio construction methods.
Sam holds a Bachelor of Science majoring in Computer Science from the University of Auckland and is a CFA charterholder.
11:30
THE AI SHADOW | MISPRICED EXCELLENCE IN THE NEW ECONOMY
If everyone is paying a premium for tomorrow’s disruptors, who is buying today’s lasting leaders?
The current AI euphoria has created a massive blind spot within the software, data and professional services sectors, mislabelling robust businesses as legacy relics. This session provides a framework to separate the long-term winners from those genuinely at risk from AI-disruption. We draw on the lessons of history and highlight the characteristics evident in those businesses today trading at at a once-in-a-cycle discount.
SPEAKER:
Stephen Arnold, Chief Investment Officer, Aoris Investment Management
SPEAKERS
WEALTH SYMPOSIUM 2026 | WA, Day 1
Stephen Arnold
Chief Investment Officer
Aoris Investment Management
Stephen has been investing in offshore markets for 30 years, making him one of Australia’s most experienced international investors.
Before founding Aoris Investment Management in 2017, Stephen was Head of International Equities at Evans & Partners. He directly managed $1bn of client assets and over six and a half years generated investment returns that were in the top decile of a broad peer group of international funds.
Stephen spent the period of 1999 to 2018 in London, most of which was with Goldman Sachs Asset Management where he held a senior role in a small team managing an ~$5bn concentrated global equity portfolio.
Stephen was at Platinum Asset Management early 1994 to late 1997 covering US equities. He began his career at Bankers Trust Australia where he was part of the domestic equities investment team.
Stephen holds a Bachelor of Business from UTS, and is a CFA charterholder.
12:25
LUNCH
13:25
ASSET-BASED FINANCE | PRIVATE CREDIT’S NEXT FRONTIER
Private credit markets are under pressure from tighter spreads and growing competition in direct lending. Asset-based finance represents an interesting solution, offering income stability and downside protection amid regulatory shifts and emerging risks. Our speaker in this session will explore what is required to succeed in today’s fast evolving asset-based market.
SPEAKER:
Chia-Wen Teoh, Head of Alternative Sales, Asia, PIMCO
GUEST MODERATOR:
Nick Morton, Director | Chief Investment Officer, Resonant Asset Management
SPEAKERS
WEALTH SYMPOSIUM 2026 | WA, Day 1
Chia-Wen Teoh
Head of Alternative Sales
Asia, PIMCO
Chia-Wen (CW) Teoh is a Senior Vice President, based in the Hong Kong office. Prior to joining PIMCO in 2022, CW was senior vice president and real estate product specialist at Macquarie Asset Management, responsible for development and distribution of private markets real estate products to Asia-based clients. Previously, he was an executive director in UBS Investment Bank’s real estate, lodging, and leisure team, and vice-president in Macquarie Capital’s real estate investment banking team, focusing on corporate client advisory in Asia. He has 18 years of investment and financial services experience and holds undergraduate degrees in economics and chemical engineering from the University of California at Berkeley.
14:25
GODS, GUNS & GOLD | FROM MACRO SIGNALS TO ALLOCATION STRATEGY
We are navigating a market defined by extremes. This session opens by stepping away from standard asset classes to dissect the new macro trinity, the technological singularity of AI, the geopolitical friction driving energy, and the structural bid for Gold.
Identifying these trends, however, is only half the battle. In the second half of our session, a panel of allocators explores how to actually price these forces into a portfolio. We move from theory to granular execution, discussing how industry participants distinguish genuine signals from red herrings, size their tactical shifts, and anchor their long-term conviction amidst the noise.
15:10
AFTERNOON TEA
15.35
INSTINCT MEETS OPTIMISATION | DIFFERENT PATHS, SAME DESTINATION
Do markets reward human judgment or quantitative rigor, or does the answer matter less than we think?
This session unites two opposing, or perhaps complimentary global equity philosophies. One relies on deep fundamental research and experienced judgment to identify mispriced quality while the other harnesses a number of datasets, including proprietary analyst driven signals, and through disciplined execution aims to remove unintended biases. We explore how these differing approaches interpret the same volatile market environment, discovering where human insight and systematic precision actually complement each other to drive sustainable alpha.
SPEAKERS:
Matt Reynolds, Equity Investment Director, Capital Group
Angela Choi, Investment Director, Fidelity International
GUEST MODERATOR:
Nick Morton, Director | Chief Investment Officer, Resonant Asset Management
SPEAKERS
WEALTH SYMPOSIUM 2026 | WA, Day 1
Matt Reynolds
Equity Investment Director
Capital Group
Matt has 33 years of investment industry experience and has been with Capital Group for seven years.
Prior to joining Capital, Matt worked as head of Australian equities at Colonial First State Global Asset Management. He holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from The University of Sydney. He also holds the Chartered Financial Analyst® designation. Matt is based in Sydney.
Angela Choi
Investment Director
Fidelity International
Angela is part of the Systematic team and works closely with our portfolio managers, covering both fixed income and equity strategies across Asia.
She has over 15 years of industry experience covering financial markets, investments, risk and insurance in both consulting and in-house capacities across Sydney, London and Hong Kong. Her experience spans across all stages of the investment process including risk budgeting, strategic asset allocation and asset liability management, portfolio construction, asset modelling, investment implementation and investment performance.
Angela holds an Australian law degree and is a CFA Charterholder and qualified actuary. She remains engaged with the profession through participation in the Examinations team for the Institute of Actuaries (UK).
16:35
REGULATORY INSIGHTS UNVEILED | RISK MANAGEMENT ISN'T RISK AVOIDANCE
Our speaker in this session offers a rare, unfiltered look into the regulatory landscape from an ASIC insider. We’ll explore the evolving future of financial advice, challenging conventional interpretations and empowering advisers to navigate compliance with confidence.
This session promises a practical deep-dive into legislative nuance, encouraging a balanced approach that promotes proactive regulatory navigation without compromising risk management. A session that redefines the boundaries of what you can achieve in your practice today.
SPEAKER:
Danielle Press, Non-executive Director
GUEST MODERATOR:
Bruce Maloney, Principal, WP Invest OCIO
SPEAKERS
WEALTH SYMPOSIUM 2026 | WA, Day 1
Danielle Press
Non-executive Director
Danielle is a Non-Executive Director. Currently, she is Chair of Insignia Financial Superannuation Trustees, Chair of the Customer Owner Banking Association Code Compliance Committee and a Director of Income Asset Management. Danielle is a former Commissioner of ASIC and seasoned financial services professional. Her leadership experience includes being CEO of the Myer Family Company and Equip Super. Prior to that Danielle worked at UBS for 17 years in a range of roles focused on investment, risk management and client solutions in Australia, Singapore and Chicago. She is also the founder of Loki’s Lodge, a sanctuary based in Central Victoria dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and re-homing of animals.
17:30
SYMPOSIUM DAY 1 CONCLUDES
DRINKS at DOUBLETREE BY HILTON PERTH WATERFRONT
