Morgans Branch Managers Conference

6 - 7 May 2025  |  Brisbane

This event brings together branch managers from across the network to learn about industry trends, exchange best practices and discuss strategies for driving growth and success within your branch. With a theme centred around "Navigating Markets. Maximising Momentum." This conference will equip attendees with the tools and knowledge to create and drive new initiatives that benefit both clients and advisers.

Important information

Conference Venue

Sofitel Brisbane Central
249 Turbot Street,
Brisbane City QLD 4000

Reception
+61 7 3835 3535
[email protected]

Delegate List

Download the full delegate list.

Tuesday 6 May 2025

Time (AEST)
Sessions
Presenters

8:00am
Registration Opens

9:30am
Morning Tea

10:00am
Conference Welcome and Introduction
Andrew Wilkie
Director - Branches

10:05am
Session 1
Morgans Company Update and Strategy Overview
John Clifford
Managing Director and CEO

Joined by members of the Executive Leadership Team

11:00am
Session 2
Global Macro – Tariffs and Turmoil
The past month has seen global financial markets rocked by the announcement and rapid escalation of sweeping new tariffs, marking the most significant shift in trade policy in nearly a century. This session will unpack the investment implications of these developments, exploring how the new tariff regime impacts investor portfolios and what it means for inflation and growth expectations in 2025.
Drew Pettit
Director, Citi Research
US Equity Strategy
Hosted by:

Elizabeth Tian
Director, Citi Global Markets Australia‍
Institutional Clients Group

12:00pm
Session 3
Waves, Wealth Transfer, and Models for Success
Understanding the challenges and opportunities ahead will equip you with the knowledge to plan more effectively and capitalise on what’s coming. In this session, Andrew Inwood will outline the next three chapters of the advice industry and what you can do now to stay ahead of the curve.
Andrew Inwood
Global CEO - CoreData

1:00pm
Lunch

1:45pm
Session 4
Part One: Creating Unstoppable Velocity In Your Business
To create velocity in your business, you need direction, speed, and focus. In this presentation, you will understand how to apply the six velocity accelerators to your business to achieve what's important to you, what matters to you, and what will make all the difference to You, Your Team, and Your Clients. What would happen in your business if you implemented, responded, decided and solved challenges faster? We will walk through a simple and implementable strategy to do just that.
Keith Abraham
Professional Speaker, Author and Authority on Goal Achievement

2:45pm
Afternoon Tea

3:15pm
Session 5
Part Two: Creating Unstoppable Team Members
Every business is only as great as the people who work in it. So, this presentation is about how to create engaged, enthused, and energised people who are committed, compelled, and connected to your business vision for the year ahead and beyond. You will learn how best to gain buy-in from your people and elevate their activity to achieve their goals and yours using a process based around having a Mono Focus, a Momentum Mindset and Micro Wins.
Keith Abraham
Professional Speaker, Author and Authority on Goal Achievement

4:00pm
Session 6
Part One: Navigating Markets from a Research Analyst and Fund Manager Perspective.
In a rapidly evolving market environment, timely research and active management are more critical than ever. This session brings together our team of analysts and a special guest fund manager to provide a comprehensive perspective on navigating today’s investment landscape.
Panel Discussion - joined by:

Tom Sartor
Senior Analyst

Alex Mees
Head of Research

Parveer Bassi
Associate Director, Fixed Interest

Jolon Knight
Investment Specialist - Hyperion Asset Management

Chaired by:

Andrew Tang
Equity Strategist


5:00pm
Day One Wrap-Up and Close

6:30pm
Branch Awards Dinner

Wednesday 7 May 2025

Time (AEST)
Sessions
Presenters

8:30am
The Morning Meeting Live

9:00am
Conference Welcome and Introduction

9:05am
Session 7
Hot Topics – Practical Tips to Enhance Your Day in a TACT’ical Way
In this session you’ll discover how we’re using Salesforce and Office365 in innovative ways across the Morgans network.
Panel Discussion - joined by:

Narelle Luke
Business Apps Lead

Lachlan Gaffney
Platform Operations Lead

Jayden Dinmore
Head of IT Service Delivery

Kristen Taylor
Head Dealers Assistant

Chaired by:

Andrew Wilkie
Director - Branches


9:45am
Session 8
Breaking Down Barriers - Embracing New Tech
In this panel session, you will hear from one of Morgans top Wealth Management advisers on how their branch is utilising Co-pilot AI to reduce business friction, boost efficiency, and enhance supervision. Interwoven with this will be practical tips on how best to manage any compliance pitfalls when implementing and using new technology. Whether you are a tech nerd or not, this is one session you won’t want to miss.
Tim Hawes
Compliance Adviser

Mitchell Huxley
Business Service Owner

Neil Sutcliffe
Managing Partner - Morgans South Yarra

10:30am
Morning Tea

11:00am
Session 9
Part Two: Navigating Markets from an Adviser’s Perspective
These are emotional times for investors, making the role of trusted financial advice more vital than ever. This panel brings together a group of seasoned financial advisers to share their frontline perspectives on guiding clients through volatile markets and evolving economic conditions.
Panel Discussion - joined by:

Neil Sutcliffe
Managing Partner - Morgans South Yarra

Will Hickson
Team Leader and Adviser - Brisbane

Maddison Rogers
Private Client Adviser - Geelong

Chaired by:

Tom Sartor
Senior Analyst

11:45am
Session 10
Navigating Market(ing) and Maximising Output
This session will demo and share invaluable insights on how Canva’s platform has transformed marketing operations, enabling brands to scale their output. Learn first-hand about digital marketing and what the team does to measure campaign effectiveness to align with your growth strategy.
Panel Discussion - joined by:

Kate Sloane
Canva

Michael Jurleka
Co-Branch Manager and Private Client Adviser

Max Smith
Digital Marketing Coordinator

Chaired by:

Niki Barton
Head of Digital Marketing
 

12:30pm
Conference Wrap-Up and Close
James Macaulay
Deputy CEO and Director - Private Wealth

12:45pm
Networking Lunch

Meet the speakers

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Our Partners

The Morgans Branch Managers Conference 2025 is set to empower financial advisers, enabling them to fully leverage their expertise to deliver impactful results for their clients. This event offers partners a valuable opportunity to network, build relationships, showcase their offerings, and gain insights into the needs of Morgans branches.