OUR TEAM
Ben Payne
Managing Director & Financial Advisor
Ben is a Certified Financial Planner and SMSF Specialist Advisor with more than 25 years of experience in financial services.
After a successful career at firms including E&P Financial Group, Morgans and Shadforth Financial Group, Ben co-founded Wallis Payne Wealth Management, which he exited in 2026 to establish Moonah Private Wealth.
He specialises in developing sophisticated, tax-effective investment portfolios and comprehensive wealth strategies for high-net-worth families, professionals and successful business owners.
As an SMSF Specialist Advisor, he brings deep expertise in self-managed superannuation structures, optimising them as a powerful vehicle for wealth accumulation, retirement income and inter-generational planning.
At Moonah Private Wealth, portfolio performance is paramount. Ben focuses on constructing high-quality, diversified portfolios using the best available investments, delivered through independent advice that is free of product conflicts or commissions. Clients benefit from disciplined, risk-adjusted strategies designed to preserve and grow capital while minimising unnecessary costs and taxes.
Known for his disciplined and client-centric approach, Ben delivers discreet, strategic wealth management tailored to discerning clients who demand excellence, objectivity and long-term results.
Outside of the office, you might find Ben at The National Golf Club, running along Elwood Beach or spending time outdoors with family and friends.
Qualifications
- Certified Financial Planner – Financial Advice Association of Australia
- SMSF Specialist Advisor – Self Managed Super Fund Association
- Graduate Diploma of Applied Finance and Investment - FINSIA
- Bachelor of Business (Financial Planning) – RMIT University