Individuals
Families
Businesses
Charities
At Medallion Financial we look to provide a range of private wealth advisory services, with a particular focus on the equity and fixed income markets, both locally and internationally.
Our clients range from individuals, companies, families, trusts, SMSF’s as well as charitable organisations and foundations. Our unique investment approach has been strengthened by strategic partnerships with industry leaders. This enables us to provide clients with investment solutions across a range of investment opportunities.
ABOUT
Medallion Financial
Medallion Financial is a financial services firm for individuals, families, businesses and charitable organisations.
We will look to simplify financial affairs by protecting and growing wealth in the equity markets through expert general advice. We will offer a unique investment capability to clients seeking to achieve real growth of their asset base through a highly disciplined approach to managing the risks and rewards associated with equity market investing.
At Medallion, we believe in keeping things simple. Following the simple investment approach of identifying sectors of the economy that are booming, before going a step further and selecting established businesses within those sectors that are financially sound.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
What the Medallion team stands by
We pride ourselves on being patient and vigilant. While companies don’t necessarily change in value over short periods of time, sentiment and share prices often do. For that reason, we have a conservative investment philosophy and will only look to deploy cash when the risk and reward profile makes sense.
Patient
Vigilant
Conservative
OUR MISSION
Minimising risks in our clients' investments
Our mission is to help clients minimise any risks that could be detrimental to the performance of their portfolio, and to help investors identify new opportunities and investment ideas that could help deliver superior outcomes for clients.
Minimise
Risks
Identify Opportunities
Deliver Superior Outcomes
OUR PEOPLE
The Medallion Financial Leadership Team
Having worked together for many years, our people understand the value of teamwork in order to provide an exceptional level of personal service to you. In delivering advice and forming markets views, your adviser is supported by an experienced team of investment specialists.
This team draws on a range of renowned external research providers from across the investment world. Medallions own perspectives are integrated into a robust investment process to produce a profound analysis of asset classes, geographic markets, industry sectors, as well as individual entities.
Michael is managing director of Medallion Financial Group with considerable experience in financial markets, specialising in financial strategies and investment management. Along with his team, Michael provides advice to a range of clients in both domestic and international direct equities, exchange trade funds (ETFs), managed funds and corporate deal flow.
Prior to founding Medallion Financial, Michael previously held roles at a leading investment bank and was Head of Investments at a mid-tier investment advisory firm. He has been recognised by the various media organisations in Australia as a Stock Market expert, where he details his market insights daily across multiple business programs including on Sky News Business, Ausbiz and the Macquarie radio network. In addition to this he writes for some of Australia’s notable financial publications and has conducted seminars for various industry bodies and associations such as the Australian Investors Association and Livewire Markets.
Master of Business in Finance (MBus) from UTS, Bachelor of Agricultural Economics with a Major in Finance (BAgEc) from University of Sydney.
Michael Wayne
Managing Director
Philippe has been with Medallion Financial since inception. He graduated from the Australian National University with a Bachelor of Commerce, majoring in Finance and International Business (BCom).
After starting his career as a commercial property analyst, Philippe now has close to 10 years’ experience in the financial services sector. He has been a regular market commentator appearing the Spotee show, as well as contributing the Switzer report, and the bull weekly
share tips.
Philippe is an advocate of proper portfolio construction, and is passionate about both fundamental and technical analysis. He has a particular focus on high quality emerging mid-caps on the ASX. As a Director of Medallion Financial, Philippe is engaged in managing the team, liasing with both the analysts and the sales staff, as well as managing many of Medallion’s high net worth clients.
Philippe Bui
Director
Michael is managing director of Medallion Financial Group with considerable experience in financial markets, specialising in financial strategies and investment management. Along with his team, Michael provides advice to a range of clients in both domestic and international direct equities, exchange trade funds (ETFs), managed funds and corporate deal flow.
Prior to founding Medallion Financial, Michael previously held roles at a leading investment bank and was Head of Investments at a mid-tier investment advisory firm. He has been recognised by the various media organisations in Australia as a Stock Market expert, where he details his market insights daily across multiple business programs including on Sky News Business, Ausbiz and the Macquarie radio network. In addition to this he writes for some of Australia’s notable financial publications and has conducted seminars for various industry bodies and associations such as the Australian Investors Association and Livewire Markets.
Master of Business in Finance (MBus) from UTS, Bachelor of Agricultural Economics with a Major in Finance (BAgEc) from University of Sydney.
INVESTMENT STRATEGY
The Medallion Financial investment approach
Medallion will look to employ a Top-Down and Bottom-Up investment approach which implores investors to take note of the global economy before delving into the fundamentals of specific businesses.
When investing in the stock market we are of the belief that it is imperative to employ a strategy, and a plan of attack to improves one's chances of achieving success.
Analyse Global Macroeconomic Trends
At Medallion we will analyse the global macroeconomic environment to monitor potential sources of risk, and determine the geographical regions that we believe offer the greatest opportunity for growth.
Monitor Key
Financial Metrics
The aim is to identify businesses with sound and consistent financial metrics that highlight a businesses profitability, operating efficiency, and liquidity over
a meaningful period of time.
Identify the
Target Sectors
By Identifying economic themes and fundamental changes in the business landscape we are able to focus our attention towards the market sectors that offer the brightest outlook.
Portfolio
Management
Investors need to be highly selective
when managing the makeup of
their portfolios to ensure they are appropriately compensated in
proportion to the risk they take on.
Identifying businesses with attractive fundamentals
We will look to identify economic themes and fundamental changes in the business landscape and focus our attention towards the market sectors that offer the brightest outlook. It is our belief that quality businesses in growing sectors have a better probability of delivering reliable revenue, earnings, & dividend income growth.
The investment strategy focuses on businesses within the ASX 300, investing in a combination of direct shares, listed investment companies (LIC’s) and exchange traded funds (ETF’s) both with a local and international focus.
When investing in the stock market we are of the belief that it is imperative to employ a strategy, a plan of attack that has the potential to improve one’s chances of achieving success. By implementing and constantly adhering to a certain ‘screening’ process Medallion can narrow their focus towards opportunities that meet certain criteria.
"We pride ourselves on being patient & vigilant"
Share prices fluctuate for all kinds of reasons but while companies don’t necessarily change in value over short periods of time, sentiment often does. For that reason, we have a conservative investment philosophy and will only look to deploy cash when the risk and reward profile makes sense.
TOP–DOWN
Approach
Macroeconomic
Analysis
Opportunity
BOTTOM–UP
Approach
Stock Selection
Attractive Fundamentals
Competitive Advantage
Management & Stewardship
Monetary & Fiscal Policy
Identify Growth Sectors
Monitoring Business Cycles
PLATFORMS & SECURITY
Highest level of Security for our clients
Our business model is structured to provide the highest level of security for clients. This includes segregation of client accounts and utilising industry leading strategic partners for certain functions such as securities dealing and settlements, cash management and custody assets.
Share Market Services
For client convenience Medallion Financial will look to facilitate portfolio transactions through a number of trading platforms including CommSec, NAB and Open Markets. In each instance clients will have their own segregated trading account, HIN and cash settlement account established with one of Australia’s leading banking institutions.
We also offer clients automated portfolio administration and reporting services through various wealth management platforms. By mitigating the burden of administration of your investment portfolio, you and your adviser can focus on the more important matters.
Bonds Services
Bonds which are purchased over-the-counter (OTC) are required to be held with a licensed custodian until the bond matures or the investor decides to sell.
As CHESS does not cater for OTC bonds, Medallion uses the custodial services provided by the National Australia Bank (NAB) who hold an electronic record of an investor’s beneficial ownership of a bond.
NAB will also provide a range of services including account administration, transaction settlements and reporting.
Compliance & Monitoring
We are regulated by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission
(ASIC) and as such we maintain risk and compliance practices to provide appropriate oversight and compliance with the requirements of a Corporate authorised representative of an Australian Financial Services Licence provider.
FAQs
What our clients ask the Medallion team
Who can invest in Medallion?
Medallion Financial works with all types of clients ranging from individuals, self-managed super funds, trusts and charitable organisations. Whether clients have been investing for many decades or are just starting out, information is power, and we believe our research and investment strategy can benefit any investor.
What sort of timeframe should I
be thinking about when I invest?
At Medallion Financial we look at both short and long-term opportunities.
Keeping this in mind, to form a reasonable judgement and get the most out of equity markets, we recommend an investment time frame of at least 12 months.
What's your investment style?
Medallion will look to employ a Top-Down and Bottom-Up investment approach which implores investors to take note of the global economy before conducting fundamental analysis to find businesses that meet our financial criteria. Finally, we use technical indicators to help in determining the correct entry and exit strategy.