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Finance Friends

Fabian Ruggieri

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

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26:29

Meet Chris Clayton, Head of Distribution at L1 Capital

Finance Friends ·

2025/03/31

Meet Chris Clayton, Head of Distribuition at L1 Capital. Chris shares his journey with us in this episode from starting as a manager at McDonalds when he was 18, to becoming a CEO of a funds management firm by 29. This conversation peels back the curtain on success and servant leadership in finance, with Clayton explaining how important empowerment is in a team. For aspiring finance professionals, Clayton reveals his four-part framework for evaluating talent: commercial skills, te...

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24:33

Meet Stefan Galbo, Partner, Corporate Finance

Finance Friends ·

2025/03/24

Explore the world as a Partner in Corporate Finance with this weeks guest, Stefan Galbo. Stefan shares how his humble beginnings working in a Greek restaurant through high school and university, taught him valuable life lessons, of which he continues to implement into his everyday life, and that ultimately led him to the success he wears every single day. As a long-time friend of our host, Fabian Ruggieri, Stefan is raw, authentic and incredibly insightful. Listeners gain practical tips...

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25:58

Meet Diana Mousina, Deputy Chief Economist at AMP

Finance Friends ·

2025/03/17

Dive into the world of economics with Diana Mussina, the Deputy Chief Economist at AMP, in the first episode of Season 2 at Finance Friends! Diana shares her inspiring journey from a finance and economics student at the University of New South Wales to a leading role in one of Australia's prominent financial institutions. Listeners will learn about the intricacies of precarious economic forecasting, the transition from sell-side to buy-side roles, and Diana's firsthand experiences during unp...

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24:59

Meet Frank Campisi, Mortgage Broker

Finance Friends ·

2024/12/19

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 fo...

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25:24

Meet Stefan D'Alessandro, Risk Insurance Adviser

Finance Friends ·

2024/12/15

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.Enjoyed the episode? Follow Finance Friends Podcast on Instagram and TikTok for updates and more inspi...

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25:06

Meet Peter Vlachos, Senior Distribution Manager

Finance Friends ·

2024/12/08

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 disci...

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19:45

Meet Kieran Berry, Managing Director and CEO

Finance Friends ·

2024/11/28

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 ...

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14:39

Meet Megan Crow, Recruitment Consultant

Finance Friends ·

2024/11/21

Join us this week as we chat with Megan Crow, Financial Services Recruitment Consultant at RIVA Recruitment. Megan, born and raised in Tennessee, found her calling in Melbourne's financial services recruitment sector and shares with us in this weeks episode her stories, and insights as she continues to grow her career, network and knowledge.

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23:11

Meet Vas Piperoglou, Chief Investment Officer

Finance Friends ·

2024/11/14

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 dec...

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28:03

Meet Chris MacEachern, Financial Planning CEO

Finance Friends ·

2024/11/04

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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16:52

Meet Fabian Ruggieri, Director of RIVA Recruitment

Finance Friends ·

2024/10/27

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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