Ben Marshan is a seasoned professional in financial services, advocacy, and government relations, with over 18 years of experience in the field. Specialising in strategy, professional standards, risk and compliance, and member support. Ben has a proven track record of helping businesses navigate significant regulatory changes, deliver financial services efficiently, and as a thought leader, which he now delivers through Marshan Consulting. Ben has also recently co-founded Impaktful to support Australians find purpose in their retirement through philanthropy and volunteering.

Before founding Marshan Consulting, Ben served as Director of Policy at the Council of Australian Life Insurers and spent 8 years as Head of Policy, Standards, Strategy, and Innovation at the Financial Planning Association of Australia. He also worked as a Financial Planner and Senior Manager at State Super Financial Services (now Aware Super) and as KPMG’s financial advice subject matter expert.

Ben holds the Certified Financial Planner® and Life Risk Specialist® designations, an MBA, a Master of Commerce in Financial Planning, a Bachelor of Science with first-class honours and is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.