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		<title>James Stephan</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>James Stephan is Joe’s brother and a Director at SIA. As a CFP® with deep technical expertise, he guides families through superannuation, tax planning and long term strategy with patience and precision. Away from the office, James is a husband, father of three and a passionate early morning trainer whose commitment to health is central [&#8230;]</p>
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<p>James Stephan is Joe’s brother and a Director at SIA. As a CFP® with deep technical expertise, he guides families through superannuation, tax planning and long term strategy with patience and precision. Away from the office, James is a husband, father of three and a passionate early morning trainer whose commitment to health is central to how he approaches life, work and family.</p>
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		<title>Dr. Patrick Aouad</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr Patrick Aouad is an internationally published specialist neurologist and the founder and CEO of CU Health, Australia’s leading health and wellbeing platform for employees. CU Health was developed to support the increasing demand on employees, and to protect organisations from the negative impact poor employee mental and physical health can have on culture, performance [&#8230;]</p>
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<p><strong>Dr Patrick Aouad</strong> is an internationally published specialist neurologist and the founder and CEO of CU Health, Australia’s leading health and wellbeing platform for employees. <strong>CU Health</strong> was developed to support the increasing demand on employees, and to protect organisations from the negative impact poor employee mental and physical health can have on culture, performance and engagement. He is passionate about improving health outcomes for people through human centred technology and Australia’s leading voice on workplace wellbeing and its economic impacts</p>



<p><strong>CU Health</strong> was recently unveiled as Australia’s first complete health and wellbeing solution for businesses, powered to support the increasing demand on the workforce and to protect organisations from the negative impact employee mental and physical ill health can have on culture, performance and engagement. Powered by technology, with humans at the centre, CU Health is the <strong>“how” to a $200 Billion economic problem </strong>in Australia alone.</p>
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		<title>Jackie Bowker</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 20:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>As an award-winning functional nutritionist, PhD Candidate and the CEO of the Global Feel Better Institute, Jackie Bowker believes every adult and child has the right to better health and an understanding of how to build a healthy body and mind and is dedicated to this mission. An experienced leader, researcher, clinician, academic, speaker and [&#8230;]</p>
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<p>As an award-winning functional nutritionist, PhD Candidate and the CEO of the Global Feel Better Institute, Jackie Bowker believes every adult and child has the right to better health and an understanding of how to build a healthy body and mind and is dedicated to this mission.</p>



<p>An experienced leader, researcher, clinician, academic, speaker and author, Jackie is an advocate for diet and lifestyle health interventions to improve quality of life and help Australians lose weight, get their energy back and improve their nutrition, with more than 9 years’ experience working across nutrition, functional medicine, gut health, and prevention of metabolic and chronic disease.</p>



<p>After leaving a longstanding career in the Corporate World in 2016, Jackie obtained a Master of Human Nutrition and Certified in Functional Nutrition and went into private practice, founded her company, the Global Feel Better Institute, and created a highly effective program, The Gut, Brain Body Reset, where people use her proprietary method to lose weight, get their energy back and heal their gut through diet and lifestyle modifications.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Jackie holds qualifications in nutrition, research and leadership, two Master’s degrees including Human Nutrition, Audiology and a Bachelor of Biomedical Science.</p>
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		<title>Mark Hedderman</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2026 20:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Mark Hedderman is the President of the LIA, Ireland’s leading professional education and development body for the financial services industry, representing more than 12,000 financial professionals. Now in his second year as President, Mark is a driving force behind the organisation’s mission to raise professional standards and champion excellence across the Irish financial services community. [&#8230;]</p>
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<p><strong>Mark Hedderman</strong> is the President of the<strong> LIA</strong>, Ireland’s leading professional education and development body for the financial services industry, representing more than 12,000 financial professionals. Now in his second year as President, Mark is a driving force behind the organisation’s mission to raise professional standards and champion excellence across the Irish financial services community.</p>



<p>Alongside his role at the LIA, Mark serves on the Board of Directors of the Financial Planners of Ireland (FPI), a volunteer-led organisation dedicated to supporting and promoting the work of Certified Financial Planner<img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/2122.png" alt="™" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> professionals nationwide.</p>



<p>A CFP® practitioner and CEO of <strong>Hedderman Financial Solutions</strong> (HFS), Mark leads the second-generation family firm founded by his parents, Maurice and Sue, in 2007. Since taking over in 2021, he has continued the family legacy with his two brothers, guiding HFS to become known for its clear, structured and personalised financial planning for a select group of individuals and families. Rooted in values of honesty, integrity and acting in the best interests of clients, HFS has earned a reputation as a trusted name in Irish financial planning.</p>



<p>Mark holds the highest professional qualifications in financial services and is deeply committed to advancing the profession at home and internationally. He is a sought-after speaker at global financial planning events, recognised for bringing authenticity, clarity and passion to discussions on the global value of financial advice. Mark offers a distinctive international perspective on financial planning, leadership and family-business succession, and is currently shaping a revised multi-currency value proposition for clients – one that reflects financial, health, social, community, and mental-wellbeing dimensions.</p>
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		<title>Simon Joosten</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2026 20:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Associate Professor Simon Joosten is an associate professor of medicine at the School of Clinical Sciences at Monash University and a Staff Specialist in Respiratory and Sleep Medicine at Monash Health. He has served in key leadership roles at all of the national peak bodies for sleep and lung health including the Sleep Health Foundation, [&#8230;]</p>
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<p>Associate Professor <strong>Simon Joosten</strong> is an associate professor of medicine at the School of Clinical Sciences at Monash University and a Staff Specialist in Respiratory and Sleep Medicine at Monash Health. He has served in key leadership roles at all of the national peak bodies for sleep and lung health including the Sleep Health Foundation, Australasian Sleep Association and Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand. He has received over $30million in research funding including fellowships and project grants from the National Health and Medical Research Council. He is one of the highest ranked Australian clinician scientists on academic performance metrics related to sleep research.<br></p>
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		<title>Heather Holmes</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 07:57:10 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Heather Holmes is a fintech innovator and the CEO &#38; Director of Lumiant, a global advice and client engagement platform. She is also the founder of Genivity, a health and wealth planning platform acquired by Lumiant. With prior leadership at Medtronic, Heather brings a rare blend of global healthcare insight and startup success. She serves [&#8230;]</p>
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<p><strong>Heather Holmes</strong> is a fintech innovator and the <strong>CEO &amp; Director of Lumiant</strong>, a global advice and client engagement platform. She is also the founder of Genivity, a health and wealth planning platform acquired by Lumiant. With prior leadership at Medtronic, Heather brings a rare blend of global healthcare insight and startup success.</p>



<p>She serves on the board of the Illinois Saint Andrew Society, which supports Caledonia Senior Living &amp; Memory Care—a community dedicated to delivering person-centered, dignified care for older adults, including those facing memory loss.</p>



<p>A lifelong animal lover, Heather is an ambassador for Operation Wild Horse, and personally has adopted two wild mustangs, reflecting her deep commitment to protecting these iconic symbols of resilience and freedom.</p>



<p>A Clemson alumna and globe-trotter (six continents down, Antarctica to go), Heather is passionate about transforming how we plan, live, and thrive.</p>



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		<title>Bevan James Eyles</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 20:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Bevan James Eyles is a three‑time Kiwi Fitness Instructor of the Year, elite Ironman athlete, bestselling author, and a behavioral mindset coach. Bevan’s specialty? Helping people not just exercise, but love it, turning beginner jitters into lifelong habits. Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or brand‑new to fitness, Bevan’s evidence‑based, real‑world insights will transform how you [&#8230;]</p>
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<p><strong>Bevan James Eyles</strong> is a three‑time <strong>Kiwi Fitness Instructor</strong> of the Year, elite Ironman athlete, bestselling author, and a behavioral mindset coach. Bevan’s specialty? Helping people not just exercise, but love it, turning beginner jitters into lifelong habits. Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or brand‑new to fitness, Bevan’s evidence‑based, real‑world insights will transform how you think about movement, motivation, and momentum.<br></p>



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		<title>Rob Pyne</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 07:30:20 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Financial planning is more than just managing money—it’s about understanding what truly matters in your life and ensuring your future reflects those values. As a Managing Director and Senior Financial Planner at Story Wealth, I bring over two decades of experience in helping professionals and business owners navigate life’s significant transitions with both empathy and [&#8230;]</p>
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<p>Financial planning is more than just managing money—it’s about understanding what truly matters in your life and ensuring your future reflects those values. As a Managing Director and Senior Financial Planner at Story Wealth, I bring over two decades of experience in helping professionals and business owners navigate life’s significant transitions with both empathy and expertise.</p>



<p>Each client’s journey is unique, filled with dreams, challenges, and milestones. My approach focuses on listening and understanding your story to create a financial strategy that supports both your current lifestyle and future aspirations. Whether it’s planning for retirement, exploring aged care options, or finding clarity on how to make your wealth work best for you, I’m here to guide you with care and confidence.</p>



<p>Rooted in the belief of “Live for today, provide for tomorrow,” the goal is to help you enjoy the present while securing your future. Financial planning with me isn’t just about numbers; it’s about crafting a life plan that aligns with the vision you have for yourself and your loved ones.</p>



<p>Long-term relationships with clients are built on trust and mutual respect, offering advice that’s not only strategic but also deeply considerate of individual needs and values. Together, we’ll create a plan that allows you to live fully, with the reassurance that your financial future is well cared for.</p>
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		<title>Sarah Leslie</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 07:21:12 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Financial planning is more than just managing money—it’s about understanding what truly matters in your life and ensuring your future reflects those values. As a Managing Director and Senior Financial Planner at Story Wealth, I bring over two decades of experience in helping professionals and business owners navigate life’s significant transitions with both empathy and [&#8230;]</p>
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<p>Financial planning is more than just managing money—it’s about understanding what truly matters in your life and ensuring your future reflects those values. As a Managing Director and Senior Financial Planner at Story Wealth, I bring over two decades of experience in helping professionals and business owners navigate life’s significant transitions with both empathy and expertise. </p>



<p>Each client’s journey is unique, filled with dreams, challenges, and milestones. My approach focuses on listening and understanding your story to create a financial strategy that supports both your current lifestyle and future aspirations. Whether it’s planning for retirement, exploring aged care options, or finding clarity on how to make your wealth work best for you, I’m here to guide you with care and confidence. </p>



<p>Rooted in the belief of “Live for today, provide for tomorrow,” the goal is to help you enjoy the present while securing your future. Financial planning with me isn’t just about numbers; it’s about crafting a life plan that aligns with the vision you have for yourself and your loved ones. </p>



<p>Long-term relationships with clients are built on trust and mutual respect, offering advice that’s not only strategic but also deeply considerate of individual needs and values. Together, we’ll create a plan that allows you to live fully, with the reassurance that your financial future is well cared for.</p>
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		<title>Mark O&#8217;Flynn</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 07:06:38 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>I’m Mark – Managing Director and Principal Adviser at Oxlade Financial. We help successful professionals and future retirees get clarity and control over their financial world, so they can make smart decisions and live the life they’ve worked hard for, on their terms. Over the years, I‘ve worked with hundreds of people who are doing [&#8230;]</p>
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<p>I’m Mark – Managing Director and Principal Adviser at Oxlade Financial.</p>



<p>We help successful professionals and future retirees get clarity and control over their financial world, so they can make smart decisions and live the life they’ve worked hard for, on their terms.</p>



<p>Over the years, I‘ve worked with hundreds of people who are doing well – good income, solid career, family life – but still feel like they’re not where they should be, or like they are wanting more confidence around their financial future.</p>



<p>Here’s what quietly holds a lot of people back:<br>→ It’s not a lack of discipline. It’s a lack of time, structure and clear strategy<br>→ Life gets full, and finances get pushed down the road, or into the too-hard basket<br>→ When there are too many options and opportunities, it’s hard to know what’s best<br>→ When you don’t have the right advice, indecision or inaction can become the default</p>



<p>That’s where we come in. We provide independent financial advice, with personalised strategies built around what matters most to you.</p>



<p>What do you want to achieve? Whether it’s financial freedom, early retirement, or simply peace of mind, we’re here to help make it happen.</p>



<p>Let’s start the conversation. If you would like to see how you can benefit from independent financial advice, or if you have any questions about how we can help, please:<br>→ Book a 20 minute introductory phone call: https://calendly.com/oxlade/introductory-phone-call<br>→ Call us on 07 3667 7260<br>→ Email info@oxlade.com.au</p>



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