From premiership glory to private wealth... Ted Richards joins us for Episode 3 of From the Field to Finance!A former Sydney Swans premiership player and All-Australian defender, Ted takes us on an extraordinary journey from elite sport to high-stakes finance. With remarkable candour, he shares the mindset shift that transformed his football career, becoming the best centre-half back in the competition through self-belief, visualisation, and mental resilience.While playing AFL for 15 years, Ted was also quietly building a parallel path studying commerce and finance and preparing for a future beyond the field. That dual commitment coincided with some of his most successful years on the field.Now Head of Melbourne at Wilsons Advisory, Ted brings the same discipline and competitive edge to managing wealth for high-net-worth clients. Ted applies performance principles from the locker room to the boardroom.This episode unpacks how mental strength outweighs physical prowess, why preparation is the ultimate edge, and how success is best measured far beyond your first act.Whether you're planning your next chapter, building your portfolio, or striving to stay sharp in a fast-moving world - Ted’s story is a powerful playbook for long-term thinking and reinvention.Follow Ted Richards on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grant-hackett-oam-30820225/Visit the Wilsons Advisory website: https://www.wilsonsadvisory.com.au/Enjoyed the episode? Follow Finance Friends Podcast on Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok for daily updates and more inspiring conversations. Got questions or ideas for future episodes? Send us a DM @financefriendspodcast!

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