Meet Ted Richards, Iconic AFL Defender and Head of Melbourne at Wilsons Advisory
From premiership glory to private wealth... Ted Richards joins us for Episode 3 of From the Field to Finance!A former Sydney Swans premiership player and All-Australian defender, Ted takes us on an extraordinary journey from elite sport to high-stakes finance. With remarkable candour, he shares the mindset shift that transformed his football career, becoming the best centre-half back in the competition through self-belief, visualisation, and mental resilience.While playing AFL for 15 years, Ted was also quietly building a parallel path studying commerce and finance and preparing for a future beyond the field. That dual commitment coincided with some of his most successful years on the field.Now Head of Melbourne at Wilsons Advisory, Ted brings the same discipline and competitive edge to managing wealth for high-net-worth clients. Ted applies performance principles from the locker room to the boardroom.This episode unpacks how mental strength outweighs physical prowess, why preparation is the ultimate edge, and how success is best measured far beyond your first act.Whether you're planning your next chapter, building your portfolio, or striving to stay sharp in a fast-moving world - Ted’s story is a powerful playbook for long-term thinking and reinvention.Follow Ted Richards on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tedrichards25/Visit the Wilsons Advisory website: https://www.wilsonsadvisory.com.au/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 Luke Jones, Former Wallaby, Rugby Union Star and Investment Specialist at Fawkner Property
Former Wallaby, international rugby star, and now Investment Specialist... Luke Jones joins us for the second episode of From the Field to Finance!After a 14-year professional rugby career that spanned Australia and France, Luke made the leap from elite sport into the world of Finance. Now an Investment Specialist at Fawkner Property, he’s responsible for raising millions in capital and thriving in a new kind of pressure environment.In this episode, Luke reflects on the identity shift that comes with life after sport, the steep learning curve of entering the corporate world, and the discipline and resilience that elite rugby instilled in him. Luke shares the honest and often humorous realities of navigating a second career, what drives him now, and why staying curious and connected has been key to his reinvention.Whether you're an athlete, an investor, or simply curious about what it takes to reinvent yourself, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.Follow Luke Jones on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lukejones91/ Learn more about Fawkner Property: https://www.fawknerproperty.com.au/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 Chris Judd, AFL Star, Founder of Cerutty Macro Fund
He needs absolutely no introduction... A two-time Brownlow Medallist, premiership captain, and one of the greatest to ever play the game, AFL legend, Chris Judd, kicks off our exclusive third season: From the Field to Finance.Judd's transition from AFL superstar to successful portfolio manager and Founder of the Cerutty Macro Fund, reveals striking parallels between elite sport and financial markets. He shares his strategic thinking and competitive drive to investment management that made him a football legend.In this episode, Judd shares what it was like stepping away from the game, the identity shift that followed, and how he carved out a new path in the world of finance. From leadership on the field to decision-making under pressure, he offers rare insight into what it takes to succeed in both arenas.Whether you’re a sports fan, finance enthusiast, or just curious about what reinvention and success really looks like — this one’s not to be missed.Visit the Cerutty Macro Fund website today: https://ceruttymacrofund.com.au/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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Season 2 Wrap-Up & What’s Next: Sneak Peek at Season 3!
Ever wondered what happens behind the scenes of a finance podcast? Host Fabian and producer Sienna pull back the curtain to share the Finance Friends journey and preview an extraordinary new season featuring sports stars who've conquered the finance world.Want the inside scoop on which sports stars are joining us? Follow Finance Friends Podcast on Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok for daily updates and subscribe on your favourite podcast platform to be first in line when Season 3 drops in just a few weeks! Got questions or ideas for future episodes? Send us a DM @financefriendspodcast!
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Meet Natalie Jollow, Head of Marketing at GlobalX
What does it take to rise from a call centre agent to the head of marketing at a major investment firm? Nat Jollow's journey shatters expectations and offers a refreshingly honest look at career development in financial services.This episode delves deep into how modern marketing within financial services has evolved beyond creative campaigns to become a strategic, data-driven function. As Head of Marketing at GlobalX, Nat candidly discusses the importance of building stakeholder relationships, and managing a specialised team of six across different marketing disciplines.For anyone considering a marketing career or leadership role in financial services, Nat's insights are gold. She emphasises the importance of adaptability, recommends aspiring marketers stay flexible, network extensively, and develop broad skills. Nat shares how her experience proves that non-linear career paths often lead to the most rewarding destinations, sometimes the detours become the main road to success!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!
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. In this EXCLUSIVE season, we're taking you From the Field to Finance, spotlighting elite athletes who’ve swapped jerseys for spreadsheets and built thriving careers in finance.Follow us on Instagram @FinanceFriendsPodcast for the latest updates and more exciting news!
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