Ben Marshan is a seasoned professional in financial services, advocacy, and government relations, with over 19 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 and deliver financial services efficiently. Ben now supports financial services businesses as a thought leader and consultant through Marshan Consulting. Ben has also co-founded Impaktful, which is creating tools and services to help Australians find purpose in their retirement through philanthropy and volunteering. Ben is also a Director of the Future2 Foundation - the foundation for all financial service professionals, with the aim to build stronger financial futures for Australians in need.

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 a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.