Four Advisors Ranked Among Australia’s Top 150 in 2025

In an industry where credibility must be earned year after year, the 2025 Barron’s Top 150 Financial Advisors list once again highlights Partners Wealth Group’s rising influence in Australian wealth advice.

For the sixth year running, Partners Wealth Group advisors have been recognised among the country’s top performers, a reflection not only of individual excellence, but of a firm with depth, consistency and a clear commitment to responsible leadership.

Leading the charge is Managing Director Mathew Cassidy, who has achieved a remarkable #1 ranking, marking his sixth consecutive year on the list and his highest position to date. 

He is joined by Rob Hand, Director of Wealth, who climbed to #5 in his third appearance, also achieving his highest ranking yet.

Laurence Poulter, Strategic Advisor and Partner appears at #49 in his second year as he spearheads the firm’s national expansion into Sydney and New South Wales.

Recognised for the first time, Patrick Barry makes an impressive debut at #54, highlighting Partners Wealth Group’s depth and talent.

Together, these rankings place Partners Wealth Group in the rare category of advisory firms with multiple advisors consistently appearing at the top of the Australia’s most respected benchmark. For clients and industry peers alike, the message is clear: Partners Wealth Group is not just maintaining a standard, it is raising one.

A year of strength on top of an already solid foundation

Last year’s recognition of three Partners Wealth Group advisors marked an important milestone. This year’s results confirm that 2024 was not an outlier, it was the beginning of a sustained momentum.

For Managing Director Mathew Cassidy, who has maintained a presence in the rankings for half a decade, the acknowledgement is a moment for reflection, but then its about continuing to strive forward.

"Recognition in the Barron’s rankings is always a privilege, and I’m honoured to be included again this year. For me, it reflects the strength and dedication of the team around me and the work we’ve done to build a business model that truly supports clients at scale. It’s a brief moment to be proud of, but then it’s straight back to focusing on what matters most, continuing to lift the standard for our clients, our people and the work we do every day."

 

What Barron’s measures - and why this matters

The Barron’s Top 150 is widely regarded as one of the industry’s most stringent and respected benchmarks, published annually in partnership with The Australian. Ranking within the top one per cent of the advice profession requires a combination of:

• the quality and robustness of the advice practice
• the scale of assets entrusted by clients
• the revenue model and fee transparency
• the discipline and governance supporting long-term client outcomes

Earning a place on the list is not just a measure of professional success, it validates a business model built on integrity, structure and sustained client trust.

For Partners Wealth Group, placing four advisors in this elite category demonstrates a firm culture where excellence is repeatable, not accidental.

A signal for clients, and for the industry

In a sector undergoing change and rising client expectations, public trust is paramount. Barron’s, together with The Australian, created this list precisely for that purpose.

For clients, repeated appearance on the list mean these advisors consistently deliver exceptional advice, governance and client outcomes.

For Partners Wealth Group, this year’s results reaffirm the firm’s position as a growing national leader in wealth advisory. With national expansion underway, a deepening leadership bench and a proven client-centric model, Partners Wealth Group’s momentum continues to strengthen. 

As the financial advice landscape continues to evolve, one thing is clear - Partners Wealth Group’s commitment to responsible leadership and long-term client success is recognised, rewarded and ready to support new and existing clients.   

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