Meet our speakers
MC- Graeme Colley
Ambassador
Auditors Institute Ltd
Graeme Colley is a well-known figure in the SMSF community with a long-standing reputation as an accomplished educator, technical expert and advocate for the sector. He brings over 30 years of taxation and superannuation experience gained from senior positions in the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), as an Assistant Commissioner of the Insurance and Superannuation Commission and as a director, technical and professional standards at the SMSF Association. Graeme’s experience also extends to a number of leading fund managers and consultants, including Macquarie Bank, Mercer, the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia and New Zealand, National Technical Manager at OnePath and as Executive Manager, Technical and Private Wealth at SuperConcepts. These roles have included formulating and implementing policy, developing legislation and providing high level technical advice.
MC- Graeme Colley
Ambassador
Auditors Institute Ltd
Graeme Colley is a well-known figure in the SMSF community with a long-standing reputation as an accomplished educator, technical expert and advocate for the sector. He brings over 30 years of taxation and superannuation experience gained from senior positions in the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), as an Assistant Commissioner of the Insurance and Superannuation Commission and as a director, technical and professional standards at the SMSF Association. Graeme’s experience also extends to a number of leading fund managers and consultants, including Macquarie Bank, Mercer, the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia and New Zealand, National Technical Manager at OnePath and as Executive Manager, Technical and Private Wealth at SuperConcepts. These roles have included formulating and implementing policy, developing legislation and providing high level technical advice.
Natasha Panagis
Head of Technical Services
Institute of Financial Professionals Australia
Natasha Panagis is a wealth management specialist with over 20 years of expertise in superannuation, SMSFs, retirement planning, taxation, estate planning, and more. A trusted adviser and thought leader, she simplifies complex financial concepts for professionals through media commentary, industry conferences, and training workshops.
She actively shapes Australia’s financial services industry by engaging with regulators and policymakers to influence reforms. Passionate about education, Natasha contributes technical insights to enhance financial literacy and professional excellence.
Stuart Sheary
Senior Technical Specialist
Institute of Financial Professionals Australia
Stuart has over 20 years’ experience in financial services and is a regular presenter and author of technical literature covering super, social security and SMSFs. Prior to joining IFPA he worked at Insignia Financial and Colonial First State providing technical support to advisers.
His qualifications include a Bachelor of Economics and a Bachelor of Arts. He is also a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) member of the Financial Advice Association Australia and SMSF Association Specialist (SSA).
Peter Bobbin
Consultant Lawyer
Peter Bobbin is a leading legal veteran in superannuation, trusts, taxation, and estate planning. With over 38 years of experience, he has been at the forefront of modern superannuation, advising on every major change along the way. A sought-after speaker, Peter is passionate about giving back and proudly serves as a Charity Trustee for the Future2 Foundation.
Recognized as the 2015 Tax Advisor of the Year (SME) by the Tax Institute, Peter is also a past Australian Chair of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners. A former university lecturer and accountant, he fluently speaks both “accountant’ease” and “legal’ease."
Mailene Wheeler
Director, Superannuation Advisory
Vincents
Mailene is a superannuation specialist with extensive expertise in SMSF taxation, administration, retirement planning, estate and succession planning, contributions, LRBAs, and compliance. Passionate about empowering individuals to take control of their super, she collaborates closely with clients and their advisers to provide tailored strategies. Mailene believes there’s no such thing as a dumb question when it comes to super and is committed to educating and guiding clients through their superannuation journey.
Ashley Course
Director
ARC Super
Ashley is one of Australia’s most prolific SMSF audit trainers having provided SMSF audit training to professional accounting bodies and thousands of accountants over the years. Ashley has also developed SMSF audit tools and software for a number of software providers and accounting firms, and is the creator of the ARC Super SMSF Audit Toolkit, a comprehensive audit tool used by hundreds of SMSF auditors throughout Australia.
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Institute of Financial Professionals Australia
Ky Wilson
Event Organiser
k.wilson@ifpa.com.au
P: 03 8851 4505
Institute of Financial Professionals Australia
Ky Wilson
Event Organiser
k.wilson@ifpa.com.au
P: 03 8851 4505
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