Welcome to the BBTD Group

For the past 20 years, the BBTD Group has helped a select group of individuals, families and not-for-profit organisations achieve their investment goals.

We offer the objective and consultative approach of a boutique firm, with guided access to the global resources and institutional capabilities of Morgan Stanley.

Our team is a broad, experienced, and diverse group of professionals who are passionate about working with clients in all aspects of their financial well- being including asset management, retirement planning, estate and tax planning strategies, and most importantly, lifestyle preservation.

We measure our success by the quality and strength of our relationships with our clients.

The BBTD Group is highly-regarded in the Wealth Management sector throughout Australia and within Morgan Stanley Victoria, the team is a leader in the Not-for-Profit sector.

The team was recently awarded three positions in the Barron’s Australia’s Top 150 Australian Financial Advisers List, with Chad Brendish (#21), Nick Batrouney (#35) and Arjang Taylor (#84) all placing in the top 85 advisers in Australia.
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The BBTD Group at Morgan Stanley

We are dedicated to our clients. Our focus is to provide financial advice founded on a culture of excellence, driven by global insight and devoted to helping our clients grow and preserve their wealth.
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    Truly Personal Service
    We understand the importance of building a relationship that reflects your personal needs, preferences and aspirations. Our team strives to deliver results that meet your goals by utilizing Morgan Stanley’s resources in a way that helps you achieve your investment objectives.
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    Confidence that comes from experience
    In an environment of constant change, demonstrated strength and stability are valuable assets. Morgan Stanley globally has successfully navigated more than 80 years of market cycles, continually gaining new experience, perspective and confidence.
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    Global Resources
    Whatever your financial goals are, and however you prefer to pursue them, our team and Morgan Stanley offers you flexibility, capability and insight to help you achieve them. You can benefit from access to the strategic and tactical views of our seasoned and respected investment professionals.
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    Clarity Through Simplicity
    We simplify financial complexity to help you achieve clarity and control. They will work through the complexity of your personal circumstances and the abundance of investment opportunities available to you and provide you with financial advice that is simple, clear and targeted to your individual circumstances. Simplicity is empowering and inspires confidence.
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    Success Built on Shared Values
    We are committed to maintaining the principles that have placed Morgan Stanley at the forefront of financial markets since 1935. They will help you align your investment strategy with the values that have shaped your life and constitute the core of your legacy.

Our Capabilities

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Investment advice
covering a broad range of asset classes; from the simple to the sophisticated
Investment implementation
across major global investment markets
Financial planning
which includes holistic advice across superannuation, insurance and estate planning
Research and insights
from our experienced and awarded research analysts and industry experts
Dedicated not-for-profit advice
and investment management to assist organisations to achieve their mission
Bespoke investment solutions
tailored investment portfolios to meet investors’ specific needs

Location

101 Collins Street
Level 43
Melbourne, VIC 3000
AU
Direct:
(03) 9188 2306(03) 9188 2306

Meet The BBTD Group at Morgan Stanley

About Me

Chad is an Executive Director at Morgan Stanley and provides investment and strategic financial planning advice.

Having worked in the financial services industry for over 30 years and having held advisory roles at UBS, Merrill Lynch and Commonwealth Bank, Chad’s market knowledge and investment skills on domestic and global investments are widely sought after by clients.

Chad’s focus is on portfolio construction and investment management, with an emphasis on self-managed superannuation fund advice and providing clients with strategic advice to help them reach their financial goals.

He is also heavily involved in assisting families, not-for-profit groups, charities and foundations formulate sound investment policies and strategies to manage their funds effectively.

Chad was recently ranked as number 7 on Barron’s list of Australia’s Top 100 Financial Advisers for 2020.

About Me

Nick is an Executive Director at Morgan Stanley with extensive experience in managing investments for Not-For-Profits, Charities and High Net Worth Individuals for more than 25 years.

He provides full asset allocation advice including multi-asset, multicurrency product solutions.

Nick focuses on domestic and global equity portfolio construction with an ethical and sustainable investment overlay. This allows him to construct tailored portfolios for clients using direct investments and other complex instruments.

As a member of the Morgan Stanley Philanthropy Committee and the Morgan Stanley Advisory Council, Nick promotes and embodies Morgan Stanley’s focus on Giving Back to the community and assisting the NFP sector.

Nick was recently ranked as number 10 on Barron’s list of Australia’s Top 100 Financial Advisers for 2020.

About Me

Arjang is a Senior Vice President at Morgan Stanley and has more than 20 years’ global experience in investment management across European and American Investment Banks and Consultancies.

Prior to starting with Morgan Stanley in 2009, Arjang joined the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants in his role at Accenture London, and entered the securities industry in 2005. At Lehman Brothers, as an equity sales trader, Arjang deepened his research and analysis skill set, before transitioning to UBS Melbourne in 2007.

Arjang has substantial experience in tailoring multi asset class investment solutions for Investment Committees – Not-for-Profit organisations, foundations and family committees.

Arjang was recently ranked as number 49 on Barron’s list of Australia’s Top 100 Financial Advisers for 2020.

About Me

Andrew Durakovic is a Director and founding member of The BBTD Group at Morgan Stanley. Andrew provides tailored advice and investment opportunities within a defined framework to high net worth individuals, multi-generational families and for-purpose organisations in Melbourne and across the country.

At an early age, Andrew learned the importance of determination, tenacity and financial independence. It was at the University of Melbourne where he took a number of business and economics courses while studying science and civil engineering, that he discovered his true calling for finance.

Andrew began his career in wealth management as a member of the Morgan Stanley family in 2013. He later joined financial advisers Chad Brendish, Nick Batrouney and Arjang Taylor to establish The BBTD Group, a wealth management team with global capabilities devoted to helping their clients grow and preserve their wealth.

He concentrates on customising bespoke investment solutions for clients, and takes great pride in his ability to effectively communicate complex financial concepts to his clients.

International Investing

Helping you achieve the right balance of risk and return through a carefully constructed global portfolio
  • Diversification through strategic asset allocation
  • Direct assets versus managed investments
  • Managed funds, exchange traded funds (ETFs) and separately managed accounts (SMAs)
Reducing Risk Through International Investing
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Reducing Risk Through International Investing

If you invest exclusively in the Australian market, you could be exposing yourself to greater risk.

Portfolio Management

Building portfolios on robust statistical analysis and quality research
  • Asset allocation
  • Investment selection
  • Detailed performance reporting and portfolio review
Golden Rules for Every Investor
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Golden Rules for Every Investor

Even if you’re a seasoned investor, boost your acumen with these key investing concepts.

High Net Worth Investing

Helping you manage the unique challenges associated with significant wealth so you can enjoy the rewards of your hard work.
  • Investment structures
  • Risk management
  • Philanthropy
A New Paradigm for Family Wealth Planning
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A New Paradigm for Family Wealth Planning

Ultra-high-net-worth families are taking steps to steward the family wealth – and harmony.

Superannuation and Retirement Planning

Working with you to understand your life goals and develop a truly personalised wealth strategy.
  • Superannuation accumulation
  • Retirement income strategies
  • Annuities
Overcoming Your Five Biggest Retirement Challenges
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Overcoming Your Five Biggest Retirement Challenges

Having a plan of action for when you start drawing down your investments is vital – here are some things to consider.

Financial Planning

Helping you reach your goals through a flexible strategy designed to grow with you.
  • Cashflow Planning
  • Building and Protecting Wealth
  • Retirement Planning
How to Break the Ice Around Family Finances
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How to Break the Ice Around Family Finances

Navigate the money taboo and get together around what really matters—your family.

General Investment Advice

Working closely with you to guide your investment decisions through all market conditions.
  • Asset management
  • Traditional investments
  • Alternative Investments
Misconceptions about Alternative Investments
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Misconceptions about Alternative Investments

Many investors consider alternatives to be too risky or volatile. But the truth about these increasingly popular investments may surprise you.

Wealth Transfer and Estate Planning

Estate planning can help you preserve your assets and unlock opportunities for charitable pursuits.
  • Trusts and other investment structures
  • Insurance
  • Family dynamics
  • Philanthropy
The One Conversation You Should Be Having
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The One Conversation You Should Be Having

Many of us fail to make plans to deal with incapacity but avoiding the topic simply means we’re unprepared for outcomes that, intellectually, we know are quite likely.
Ready to start a conversation? Contact The BBTD Group at Morgan Stanley today.
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