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Stropro tops adviser wealthtech firms in AFR Fast 100 as advisers rethink income

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Stropro tops adviser wealthtech firms in AFR Fast 100 as advisers rethink income

Demand for income alternatives, platform access and experienced private bankers moving into independent advice are driving growth

SYDNEY, 10 November 2026: Australian wealthtech Stropro has ranked 36th in The Australian Financial Review’s 2026 Fast 100, making it the highest-ranked provider of wealth management technology for financial advisers on the list and marking its second consecutive appearance.

The result comes as financial advisers look for new sources of income and seek the investment capabilities traditionally associated with private banks. Stropro ranked 14th in 2025 and recorded compound annual revenue growth of 80.83% across FY24 to FY26.

Stropro CEO Anto Joseph said the company’s growth reflects a changing Australian wealth market.

“Advisers are looking for more ways to deliver income, manage risk and build portfolios with precision,” Mr Joseph said. “At the same time, some of Australia’s most experienced private bankers are moving into independent advice and want to retain the investment capabilities their clients are accustomed to.”

“An adviser shouldn’t have to work inside a private bank to access sophisticated investment solutions. Stropro brings together global investment banks, a dedicated investment desk and technology to help advisers use structured products in pursuit of client outcomes.”

The search for the next income source

The search for income alternatives is becoming more pressing as Australia prepares to phase out bank hybrids. APRA’s new framework takes effect on 1 January 2027, with existing bank Additional Tier 1 instruments expected to be phased out by 2032.

At the same time, Stropro says advisers are looking beyond additional private credit allocations for clients who already have substantial exposure.

“Advisers are asking where the next dollar of income should come from,” Mr Joseph said. “For a client already well allocated to private credit, another allocation may not provide the diversification they want.

“Structured investments give advisers another set of exposures to consider, with the income terms, underlying assets and conditions affecting capital repayment set out before the client invests.”

Structured investments have different risks from hybrids and private credit. Depending on their terms, they can expose investors to issuer default, market losses, limited liquidity and conditional capital protection.

Making investment ideas work on platform

Stropro’s platform relationships include Netwealth, Praemium, DASH, Mason Stevens and HUB24, helping advisers incorporate structured investments into their investment administration and reporting arrangements.

“A useful investment idea also has to work inside an advice business,” Mr Joseph said. “Connecting with the platforms advisers already use helps reduce the administration involved in bringing these strategies to clients.”

Private-bank experience moves into independent advice

Stropro is attracting experienced advisers who have left private banks to establish or join independent firms. The company provides access to investment-bank issuers, structuring expertise, execution and ongoing reporting to support that offering outside a private bank.

“Our second consecutive Fast 100 appearance reflects the demand we’re seeing from advisers who want more control over the investment solutions they can offer their clients,” Mr Joseph said.

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About Stropro

Stropro is an Australian wealthtech platform that helps financial advisers access and implement structured investments issued by global investment banks. Its investment desk and technology support product design, pricing, execution, administration and reporting across income, growth and capital-preservation strategies. Investments are available to eligible wholesale, sophisticated and professional investors through the platform.

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Anto Joseph, CEO

Ben Streater, COO

Isabella Silva, Events & PR manager

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About Stropro

Stropro is an Australian wealthtech platform that helps financial advisers access and implement structured investments issued by global investment banks. Its investment desk and technology support product design, pricing, execution, administration and reporting across income, growth and capital-preservation strategies. Investments are available to eligible wholesale, sophisticated and professional investors through the platform.

Contact details:

Media enquiries
Anto Joseph, CEO

Ben Streater, COO

Isabella Silva, Events & PR manager

[email protected]