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What 17 years in the Navy taught this adviser about money
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- Basis Points
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- Apr 21, 2026
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- 1410
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Summary
What can a Navy officer teach you about financial advice? Jason Petersen, Managing Partner at Five Financial, shares how military discipline shapes his approach to advice, leadership, and client relationships. He explains why his firm has gone all-in on a market beta investment strategy, arguing that consistent returns, tax efficiency, and low turnover matter more than chasing outperformance. Beyond investing, he highlights where advisers should really focus their time and why most clients care far less about performance than you think. He also makes a strong case for AI adoption in advice, warning that firms who ignore it risk being left behind as efficiency and scalability become critical. His message; control what you can (structure, strategy, and behaviour) and let the market do the rest. In this episode: 00:00 From Navy To Financial Advice 03:59 Leadership And Building Client Trust 07:33 Scaling With Near Zero Attrition 11:19 Strategy Over Returns That Matter 15:58 How AI Is Changing Advice 22:26 Why Staying Invested Wins ——— CPD Points: This episode is accredited for the following CPD points by the Financial Advice Association of Australia (FAAA). Complete the quiz here to claim your points. 0.0 Total Hours Knowledge Requirements: Practice Management (0.50 hour) Legislated CPD Area: Client Care & Practice (0.50 hour) ——— Want more Basis Points? Sign up to the Basis Points email Join the conversation on LinkedIn Watch all episodes in full and relive some of our favourite clips on YouTube ——— Basis Points is a product of Equity Mates Media. This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting…