"Not only has my portfolio grown over the past many years, but I also know that the team at Lipman Burgon have my best interests at heart, which is why I recommend them to so many people."
A partner-led wealth governance firm
Sydney | Melbourne | Perth
Lipman Burgon is a partner-led wealth governance firm. Families with genuine complexity need more than investment management: they need a structured way to make better decisions, with one partner accountable throughout.
Wealth is never static. Families evolve with time. Leadership changes and responsibility passes to children and subsequent generations. We support our clients to manage family capital at pivotal moments. Through business transitions, inheritance events and generational handovers, we ensure families remain aligned, decisions remain coherent and legacy continues with clarity and conviction.
For individuals and families seeking disciplined investment oversight, structured decision-making and long-term clarity across evolving wealth.
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Learn moreMost families with real complexity do not lack advisers. They lack someone accountable for how the advice fits together.
Our clients work through one lead partner who is accountable for bringing the right expertise to the table and ensuring every specialist works from the same plan. Whether you require guidance on investments, tax, succession or governance, we integrate our advice so decisions are made with clarity and confidence and remain aligned as your needs and circumstances evolve.
We develop a shared understanding of objectives, constraints, structures, risks and priorities so decisions are made with context and clarity from the outset.
We define decision rights, establish a consistent meeting rhythm and implement clear documentation so families remain aligned and progress is sustained over time.
We provide ongoing investment oversight and coordination, supported by disciplined review cycles and structured development for rising generations.
Long-term relationships across market cycles and generational transitions.
Endowment-quality portfolio construction with rigorous oversight.
Integrated expertise across investment, strategy planning and governance.
One accountable partner coordinating specialist advice.
Collaborative, caring relationships recognised by clients and professional peers over many years.
Advice grounded in integrity, discipline and long-term responsibility.
We have no product affiliations nor accept any incentives.
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Testimonials
"Not only has my portfolio grown over the past many years, but I also know that the team at Lipman Burgon have my best interests at heart, which is why I recommend them to so many people."
Client
Lipman Burgon
"The decision to invest our funds with Lipman Burgon has been one of the best and most enduring decisions of my CEO tenure."
Not For Profit CEO
Lipman Burgon For Purpose
"Lipman Burgon's team focusses on all aspects of our family's financial security and helps us shape what our legacy will be"
Client
Lipman Burgon
"Lipman Burgon's research team is amongst the most engaged, proactive and thoughtful we deal with on a regular basis. They have a willingness to both challenge and explore ideas, structures and best practice"
Investment Manager
Lipman Burgon
"Clients of Lipman Burgon can feel assured that partners, and investment team combined, do the work and have their clients' best interests front and centre."
Investment Manager
Lipman Burgon
If you are looking for the assistance of a thoughtful, expert partner, to help you guide capital and decision making over time, we are available for a confidential conversation without obligation.