Why the SPIVA scorecard supports a core and satellite approach
Funds that beat the market rarely keep doing it. Our Director, Andrew Wielandt, explains why that shapes where he pays for active management and where he sticks with the index.
Building a passive income ETF portfolio with our Director on Equity Mates
Income focused investing is gaining traction among Australian investors. Our Director, Andrew Wielandt, joins Equity Mates alongside Daniel Kelly from Viola Private Wealth to share the three ETFs he would use to build a passive income portfolio.
10 ETFs put to the buy or sell test on Equity Mates
The Equity Mates Facebook community voted for ten ETFs. Our Director, Andrew Wielandt, joined Daniel Kelly from Viola Private Wealth to decide which were buys and which were sells, including a bonus pick he threw in along the way.
What the 2026 SPIVA scorecard means for Australian investors
78% of active funds trailed the ASX 200 in the first half of 2026. Our Director, Andrew Wielandt, tells The Inside Adviser what that means for investors weighing active and passive options.
6 thematic ETFs rated across tech, biotech, bitcoin and property
Andrew Wielandt and Adam Dawes rate six thematic ETFs across technology, semiconductors, biotech, bitcoin and Australian property in the latest Buy Hold Sell episode on Livewire Markets.
Which ETF would make the cut in an ‘Albo Account’?
A multi-asset approach gives Australian investors more than just growth. Our Director, Andrew Wielandt, tells Livewire Markets the single ASX fund he would back.
How to protect assets fairly in a blended family
For blended families, it can be hard to decide what is fair when it comes to money, assets, and inheritance. But with the right planning and legal structures in place, it is possible to protect everyone involved.
A financial adviser’s professional year: What Brendan Jones learned
Completing a professional year as a financial adviser is as much about people as it is about planning. Here is what Brendan learned along the way.
How to invest $100,000 in today’s market
Staying fully invested when everything feels uncertain is easier said than done. Our director, Andrew Wielandt, shares the thinking behind his approach with Livewire Markets.
What do you actually know about your superannuation?
Many Australians have no idea how their super is invested or whether their fund is still competitive, and for anyone in their pre-retirement years, that disengagement can have a real cost.
From tech hype to tech reality: Lessons learnt
Our Director Andrew Wielandt knows firsthand that upgrading a financial advice tech stack is rarely as straightforward as it looks. We break down what the journey taught our team.
Income protection insurance: Is it worth the premiums?
If illness or injury stopped you from working tomorrow, would your finances hold up? Learn if income protection insurance the right answer for your situation.