Mark Heffernan

Senior Private Wealth Adviser

Background

Mark is a Senior Private Wealth Adviser with over 20 years of experience in financial services. He began his career at Colonial First State before moving into Adviser roles at CommSec Advisory and Commonwealth Private, where he was recognised as a National Private Wealth Manager of the Year. After a number of years with the CBA Group, Mark joined Perpetual Private, progressing to Partner before moving to Ord Minnett.

Mark builds long-standing relationships by understanding each client’s unique needs and tailoring investment strategies accordingly. He’s known for explaining complex financial matters in a clear and relatable way. His clients include high net worth individuals and families, C-suite executives, entrepreneurs, business owners and for-purpose organisations.

He applies a disciplined approach to portfolio construction, with asset allocation as a key driver of long-term returns. Mark undertakes comprehensive research and analysis across a broad range of asset classes—including Australian and International equities, fixed income, private equity, venture capital, infrastructure, and systematic strategies— to ensure all investments meet high standards and are subject to regular review.

Clear, consistent communication is central to Mark’s approach, keeping clients well-informed about market developments and their portfolios.

Areas of Expertise

Key Services

Financial
Planning
Investment Advice
& Strategy
Portfolio Construction

& Management
Portfolio Reporting & Administration
Superannuation
& SMSF
Stockbroking
Retirement
Planning
Philanthropic
Giving
Investment & Market Research

Qualifications

  • Diploma of Financial Planning, Kaplan Professional
  • Master of Applied Finance, Macquarie University
  • Bachelor of Commerce, Deakin University

Certifications

  • Accredited Derivatives Adviser Level 1 & 2

Areas of Advice

  • Asset allocation
  • Financial advice
  • Investment strategies
  • Retirement planning
  • Superannuation & SMSF

Office

Melbourne
Level 22/35 Collins St Melbourne VIC 3000
(03) 9608 4111
melbourne@ords.com.au

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