Bennelong Funds Management
Stuart Fechner has a diverse work experience spanning over 20 years in the financial services industry. Stuart began their career as a Research Manager at Aviva (MLC) in 2000 and later took on the role of National Account Manager. Fechner then joined MLC in 2008 as the Distribution Development Manager and State Manager for MLC Sales. Stuart moved to AMP Capital in 2013, where they served as the State Account Manager for Victoria. Currently, they are working at Bennelong Funds Management as the Director of Research Relationships, responsible for managing retail researchers and consultants nationally. Fechner's key responsibilities include engaging with research houses, managing research reviews, and representing the research relationships for Bennelong's fund managers.
Stuart Fechner received a Bachelor of Economics from La Trobe University between 1991 and 1993. Stuart later pursued a Post Graduate Management degree at Deakin University from 1998 to 1999.
Bennelong Funds Management
Bennelong Funds Management develops and distributes actively managed equity funds, offering high-grade service and investment solutions to institutions, financial advisers and direct investors. Bennelong is part of the BFM Group, an investment company that partners with boutique asset managers across the globe investing in Australian, UK, Asian and global equities; listed global infrastructure and real estate; and global emerging markets. Outside Australia the Group operates as BennBridge, with a presence in the UK and US. People invest in our funds; our boutique partners manage the money; and we manage the business to deliver the best possible outcomes for our clients. Our parent company’s philanthropic arm, the Bennelong Foundation, aims to enhance community wellbeing and provide opportunities for positive and lasting change in the community. We support and work closely with the Foundation, particularly in our shared aim of providing opportunities for those who may experience disadvantage in a work environment.