Direct Investment Opportunities
Curated access to private markets – private equity, private credit, real assets and co-investments, historically reserved for very large single-family offices.
Some of the most compelling long-term opportunities sit outside listed markets, in private assets that have traditionally been the preserve of institutions and the largest family offices. We curate access to these opportunities for the families we serve and, just as importantly, bring institutional discipline to how they are selected and how they fit within a portfolio.
Who this is for
You want rigour, not just access
You want private-market opportunities assessed and sized within your portfolio, not pursued simply because access was available.
You invest at scale
You’re investing substantial, patient capital and want access to opportunities usually reserved for the largest institutions.
You're a patient investor
You’re investing across a multi-decade horizon and can commit for longer periods in exchange for the potential return.
You value oversight
You value independent oversight and custody behind every opportunity presented to you.
You want real diversification
You want genuine diversification through private equity, private credit and real assets, not just listed shares and bonds.
Discipline, not just access
Opportunities are assessed through our investment process, drawing on Mercer's research and our Investment Committee. Access alone is never the reason to invest. That’s why private-market exposure is blended into your portfolio as a structural allocation under your Investment Policy Statement, with illiquidity and concentration managed deliberately. Implementation and custody also sit with independent parties, consistent with the four-party separation of duties that governs every Family Office engagement.
Built for patience
Private assets reward patient capital. These opportunities suit families investing across a multi-decade horizon, who can commit capital for longer periods in exchange for the potential return and diversification benefits – with the customised treasury strategy meeting shorter-term needs.
Note: Available to wholesale clients only (Corporations Act 2001 (Cth), ss 761G and 761GA). Wholesale-client status must be established before any specific advice is given. Private-market investments carry additional risks, including illiquidity and longer investment horizons. General information only – not personal financial product advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.
My only regret is not having met Michael and his fabulous team years ago. Retaining Family Wealth Advisory was the best financial decision my family ever made. Michael’s advice is considered, well documented and easy to understand – his team are an absolute pleasure to deal with.
Paresh Khandhar SC
BarristerWe engaged Family Wealth Advisory to manage and grow our superannuation funds and feel as though a weight has been taken off our shoulders. The advice and excellent service received exceeded our expectations and we finally have a realistic plan to grow our wealth now and in the future.
Bruce and Liz Guthrie
Michael is not just a financial adviser. He is a trusted presence in our family, a coach and confidante. He listens, motivates and guides us to align our goals so we do not go backward but always forward. We cannot imagine a more reliable and trustworthy advisory team.
Dr Alen and Ana Bielich
Professionalism, passion and integrity sums up Family Wealth Advisory in three words. The feedback we consistently receive from our clients is that they are very well looked after by the Family Wealth Advisory team and delighted with the high quality service they receive. We continue to highly recommend Family Wealth Advisory to our clients.
Mark Pinhorn
Director, HYD AdvisoryMichael and the team at Family Wealth Advisory have developed a wealth management strategy strongly grounded in the fundamentals and accurately reflecting our evolving needs. I have found them a pleasure to work with, responsive and very professional in their approach to managing our wealth.
Simon Benjamin
Partner, Advisory, Ernst & YoungMike and his team have been extremely professional in handling our finances over the last few years. Mike has given us the peace of mind we had been seeking from a financial adviser for some time. His breadth of knowledge paired with his integrity are exemplary. We are so pleased to entrust our savings with Mike and his team.