

Buying Property on the Gold Coast: Downsizing, Apartments and Smart Property Decisions
In this episode of Retirement Living Your Way, Greg Black and Troy Theobald from RFS Advice speak with Paul Harrison from Kollosche about the practical realities of buying property on the Gold Coast. Following on from their earlier conversation about selling, this episode explores the buyer’s s…

So You Want to Retire? Here’s What Actually Happens Next
What really happens when you step away from work? In this episode of Retirement Living Your Way, Greg Black and Troy Theobald sit down with Paul Forbes, former CEO of RFS Advice, to unpack the reality of transitioning into retirement after a long and successful career. Paul shares practical insig…

Selling Property in Retirement: Downsizing, Market Conditions and Preparing Your Home for Sale
Selling the family home in retirement can feel overwhelming. In this episode, Greg Black and Troy Theobald from RFS Advice speak with Paul Harrison from Kollosche about the Gold Coast property market, realistic pricing, preparing your home for sale, auction versus private treaty, and the key steps …

Don’t Let People “Should” All Over You
Many retirees are told what they should be doing with their money and how they should be living. In this episode, Troy and Greg discuss the pressures that come with those expectations and practical ways to push back. It is a relatable conversation filled with real-life examples that most listeners …

The Importance of Insurance
In this episode, we explore why insurance is a core component of financial planning for professionals and business owners. We outline the main forms of personal cover, including Life, Total and Permanent Disability, Trauma and Income Protection, and how each can play a role within a broader strateg…

Retiring in Uncertain Times
In this episode, Troy and Greg discuss a recent Retirement Living Your Way talkback segment on 4CRB, where Troy helps put retirement into perspective during periods of market uncertainty. The conversation is aimed at those nearing retirement who are worried about market fluctuations and whether it …

Working with Professional and Business Clients
In this episode, we introduce Darko Zigic, Director and Shareholder of RFS Advice, to discuss the nuances of advising professional and business clients. Darko and Troy explore the common characteristics of these clients, the financial issues they often face, and the key areas they may need to consi…

Inflation, Immigration and the Housing Crisis
With a recent 4CRB show devoted to these hot topics, Troy was keen to delve a little deeper and talk through how these issues affect clients. Brooke Riewoldt joins the team again to share insights into how she feels about the property market and options available for those wanting to help children…

A look at portfolio construction
With Troy recently receiving two National Awards within the financial planning profession, the Financial Standard Power50 and the Barron’s Top 150 most influential advisers (ranked 27th), we thought listeners would like to hear how Troy thinks when it comes to portfolio construction. Troy provides …

Ladies let’s talk about risk
In this episode we have Brooke Riewoldt join Troy to discuss the concept of risk and how it influences the decisions people make. Brooke shares her insights from dealing with those who have recently been divorced or widowed and puts the concept of risk into perspective. Portfolio construction is…