Income & Defensive Symposium
Security, stability and resilience
25 August 2026
Sydney
With so many clients focused on enjoying their retirement, the Income and Defensive Symposium is the premier event to deepen your knowledge on how to enhance income generation with focused sessions on key strategies like fixed income, defensive equities, private credit, liquid alternatives, and real assets, offering a comprehensive view of how to protect portfolios and generate consistent returns.
Why attend?
Develop your investment decision-making process by participating in peer-led due diligence on twelve diverse defensive strategies, providing insights to improve portfolio construction and secure client outcomes.
Earn 7+ CPD points across essential areas such as client care, regulatory compliance, technical competence, professionalism, and ethics, keeping you up to date with the industry's standards and best practices.
Strengthen your ability to communicate effectively with clients about income generation strategies, utilising insights from adviser-led panel discussions, table conversations, and informal networking sessions.
Enjoy a relaxed and engaging networking atmosphere during the pitch pit session, followed by drinks and canapes activity, offering the chance to connect with fellow advisers and industry professionals while building valuable relationships.
7+ CPD points available
Supported by
Foundation partner
Sydney
Join us in Sydney in the heart of the CBD for the Income & Defensive Symposium. Connect with industry leaders, gain insights, and engage in meaningful discussions in a world-class setting.
Tickets
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All symposium sessions
Food and beverages throughout eventCocktail function
Senior advisers and investment professionals can apply for a discounted event ticket.
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All symposium sessions
Food and beverages throughout eventCocktail function
Senior advisers and investment professionals can apply for a discounted event ticket.
Event Committee
Charlie Viola
Executive Chair, Adviser & Founding Partner
Viola Private Wealth
Tim Rocks
Chief Investment Officer
Evans & Partners
Sarah Gonzales
Chief Investment Officer
Apt Wealth Partners
Andrew Stewart
Principal
Mercer
Brought to you by
Foundation Partner
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Head of partnerships
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