In this episode of the Investing for Life podcast, host Douglas Isles interviews a guest who has always taken a "nothing to lose, give it a go" attitude, and drawn on his own grit and determination to overcome a multitude of barriers. 

This amazing story starts in a tiny town in the middle of the Indian jungle where Ali Mohammed spent his early years. His career began as a technician in the Indian Air Force, where he became a qualified aeronautical engineer, moved up the ranks and, along with his wife and two young twins, ultimately emigrated to Australia in 2004. 

But life in Australia didn’t start smoothly. After landing, Ali realised his qualifications weren't recognised, and he was told he had to go back to university and start again. With limited English, limited funds, and a young family, Ali had to adapt his thinking and pursue a new path in this new country. 

After six years retraining while supporting his family through a range of sales and retail roles, he took a leap of faith and founded Melbourne-based financial advisory firm, Planet Wealth. Today, Ali is an award-winning financial planner with a successful track record, driven by his desire to ensure his family found its feet in Australia – a resilience that resonates with clients keen to reach their own goals in life.

In Ali’s words: "When you don't have an option to fail, you will actually put in 100 per cent."

Listen to this episode to learn about:

• Ali's childhood growing up in the Indian jungle in the 1970s;
• His experience joining the Indian Air Force before migrating to Australia;
• The challenge of re-establishing himself in another country, his determination to succeed, and the journey towards financial planning; and
• Ali’s successes with Planet Wealth and his approach with clients today. 

Investing for Life is hosted by Douglas Isles, Platinum Asset Management.

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