VBP - Australia

VBP is growing in Cagayan de Oro.

We’ve officially opened our new office at SM CDO Downtown Office Tower, creating more space for our growing team and strengthening our ability to support financial advice firms across Australia.

It’s another step in our continued investment in our people, our capabilities and the clients we support.

Looking to build capacity, improve efficiency or scale your advice business? Explore how VBP can support your business here: https://hubs.la/Q04wQ6Y70

That's a wrap on VBP Conference 2026: Future Ready | The Next Era of Advice Is Here!

From 19-22 August in Cebu City, Philippines, delegates came together to explore what it means to be truly future-ready in an era shaped by AI, innovation, change, and growth.

Across four inspiring days, we discussed the evolution from automation to intelligence, learned how firms are adapting their operating models, explored real-world lessons from advice practices, examined trust and responsibility in the age of AI, and shared practical strategies for scaling teams, fostering innovation, and driving sustainable growth.

A highlight of the conference was our keynote session with Samantha Gash, whose powerful message on resilience, agility, and courage reminded us that transformational growth happens when we push beyond the finish line and embrace what's possible.

To everyone who took the stage, led discussions, and shared their expertise, thank you for helping make VBP Conference 2026 a truly engaging and thought-provoking experience. Your insights challenged us to think differently, embrace change, and prepare for the future ahead.

Most importantly, thank you to every delegate who joined us, contributed to the conversations, and helped make this year's conference a success.

See you next year as we continue shaping the future of advice together.

What could your business achieve if you stopped being the bottleneck?

For Trevor Birks, growth started with letting go of the repetitive tasks that were slowing his team down. By partnering with VBP, Blackwood Advisory has been able to scale support functions, reduce frustrations and focus on what they do best.

His advice? "Know where your expertise ends and where someone else's begins."

🎬 Watch this episode of the and discover what's possible when you stop doing it all yourself.

https://hubs.ly/Q04v99kX0

Offload the Fear of Letting Go: How Trevor Birks Overcame the Fear ▶️ Watch Trevor Birks from Blackwood Advisory shares how partnering...

A great adviser experience starts long before a client meeting.

The most successful advice firms understand that strong client outcomes are supported by capable teams, efficient processes, and operational consistency behind the scenes.

If you're looking to strengthen capacity without compromising service, this article is worth a read.

Read our blog 👉 https://hubs.la/Q04w1HqV0

Behind Every Great Adviser Experience Is a Team Working Behind the Scenes Intelligent automation for advice firms: discover which processes to automate first to improve productivity, accuracy, compliance and scalability.

“The biggest fear I had was the unknown.”

Like many business owners, Ryan Sullivan was hesitant to let go of critical tasks. Three and a half years later, partnering with VBP has become one of the best business decisions his firm has made.

By offloading administrative work, his team has been able to focus on what they do best: serving clients, providing strategic advice and creating clearer career pathways for staff.

Sometimes growth starts with letting go of the work that's holding you back.

Watch Ryan share his story and the power of delegation 👉 https://hubs.la/Q04tjDj00

Offload the Mundane Tasks: Ryan Sullivan on Delegation, Trust and Business Growth ▶️ Watch Ryan Sullivan from Precept Financial Services shares how p...

The most successful advice firms aren't choosing between people and technology. They're leveraging both.

Read how automation can reduce operational workloads while keeping client relationships and strategic advice firmly human-led.

https://hubs.ly/Q04v99rt0

Human vs Automation – Finding the Right Balance in Modern Advice Firms Find out how human-in-the-loop automation helps advice firms streamline operations while maintaining oversight, trust and quality advice.

Last chance to nominate a worthy cause.

Future2 Foundation's 2026 Make the Difference Grants Program is closing soon, and we're encouraging our partners and network to help spread the word.

If you work in financial services and know a grassroots organisation creating positive change, consider submitting a nomination before applications close.

Your nomination could help a community organisation access funding to expand its impact and build stronger financial futures for Australians.

Explore the grant guidelines and start thinking about the
organisations you'd like to nominate: https://hubs.la/Q04rC7yM0

Innovation is more than creating something new. It is about delivering real value and making a lasting difference.

We are thrilled to share that VBP has been selected as a Finalist in the Excellence in Innovation category at the 2026 Sydney Business Awards.

This recognition reflects our ongoing commitment to challenging the status quo, embracing new ideas and delivering solutions that help Australian financial advice businesses succeed.

A huge thank you to our incredible team, clients and partners who have been part of this journey. We are honoured to be recognised alongside so many outstanding organisations and look forward to the awards gala in September.

Many advice firms are under pressure to do more with less. The key isn't automating everything at once, it's identifying repetitive, rules-based tasks that consume valuable time.

Great insights from Nick Galea on where to start with intelligent automation and how firms can achieve quick wins.

Read the full article here: https://hubs.la/Q04t1vv90

Intelligent Automation in Advice Firms – The Best Processes to Automate First Intelligent automation for advice firms: discover which processes to automate first to improve productivity, accuracy, compliance and scalability.