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Dave Haydon Barron's Top 150 Financial Advisors 2025

Barron's Top Financial Advisors List 2025

Thursday, 21 November 2025 | The Australian Newspaper

We are proud to announce that Dave Haydon, Senior Financial Adviser and Managing Partner of Haydon Partners, has been recognised for the fourth consecutive year in Barron's prestigious list of Australia's Top 150 Financial Advisers, published by The Australian. In the 2025 rankings, Dave achieved an outstanding position at #31, reaffirming his leadership and investment expertise in delivering exceptional private wealth management for his clients.

About the Barron's Top 150 Financial Advisors List

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The Barron's Top 150 list is designed to shine a spotlight on the nation's best Financial Advisers. It is a nationally respected benchmark developed in collaboration with The Australian. It identifies Australia's leading financial advisers based on rigorous criteria. These measures provide a comprehensive ranking based on the calibre of advice, the strength of the firm, and the qualifications and experience of the advisers featured.

Dave Haydon Barron's Top 150 Financial Advisors 2024

Barron's Top Financial Advisors List 2024

Thursday, 21 November 2024 | The Australian Newspaper

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We are delighted to announce that Dave Haydon, our Senior Financial Advisor, has earned a prestigious place, ranked on Barron's Top 150 Financial Advisors list for 2024, published in The Australian.

This remarkable achievement follows his recognition in 2022 and 2023, underscoring the breadth of his expertise, the depth of his experience, and his unwavering dedication to delivering exceptional results for our clients.

Dave Haydon on 4CA Cairns

Live Market Reports Radio 4CA Cairns

2022 - 2025 | Cairns Radio 4CA

For several years, Dave Haydon has been a trusted voice on Cairns Radio 4CA, delivering daily stock market updates on the John Mackenzie morning show. His insights go beyond financial news, offering education and perspective including his highly anticipated “Investment Quote of the Day”, that has resonated with the Cairns community. Through consistency and genuine engagement, Dave has turned routine market updates into a valued daily ritual, which 4CA listeners have enjoyed.

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Barron's Top Financial Advisors 2023 Article

Barron's Top Financial Advisors List 2023

Thursday, 21 September 2023 | The Australian Newspaper

Barron's annually ranks the Top 100 Financial Advisors, highlighting the best wealth managers in the industry. The rankings are based on factors such as assets under management, revenue generated, and the quality of the advisors' practices.

Dave Haydon was ranked #20 in Barron's in 2023, following his #53 ranking in 2022. Journalist Tim Boreham documented Dave's journey to becoming a successful financial adviser in a published feature.

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Barron's Top Financial Advisors 2022

Barron's Top Financial Advisors List 2022

Friday, 23 September 2022 | The Australian Newspaper

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We are thrilled to announce that our Senior Financial Advisor, Dave Haydon has made the prestigious list of Australia's Top 100 Financial Advisers in 2022 for the first time. The list was published on Friday in "The Australian Newspaper" in "The Deal" magazine, which is produced in conjunction with respected US financial investment publication Barron's.
It is the first time a Financial Advisor in Cairns has made the Top 100 Financial Advisors List.

Please join us in congratulating Dave on this achievement and a huge thank you to all our clients who entrust us with managing their wealth.

Haydon Partners on Star 102.7

Haydon Partners on Star 102.7 Cairns local radio

2025 - 2026 | Star 102.7

Our radio campaigns on Star 102.7 highlight our commitment to supporting the Cairns community and delivering trusted, first class financial advice. Listen to our latest ads below and hear how we're helping locals make confident, informed decisions about their financial future.

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Gala Dinner

Cairns Art Gallery Gala Dinner

Friday, 6 June 2025 | Cairns Art Gallery

Haydon Partners was pleased to attend the 2025 Cairns Art Gallery Foundation Gala Dinner, an elegant fundraising event supporting the acquisition of significant works for the region's public art collection. The evening brought together community leaders, art patrons and cultural supporters to celebrate the importance of art in Far North Queensland.

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Dave Haydon in CityLife

CityLife Magazine Interview

September 2025 | CityLife Magazine

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In the 2025 Spring Edition of CityLife Magazine (page 69), Dave Haydon was interviewed by the magazine, where he shared his perspectives on financial advice and wealth management for individuals and families in Cairns. Dave discussed the value of long-term planning and personalised financial strategies.

The interview also highlighted the vision behind Haydon Partners, its client-first approach to deliver first class financial advice and Dave's strong connection to the Cairns community.

Dave Haydon farewells John Mackenzie

Farewell to John Mackenzie, OAM

Friday, 16 May 2025 | Cairns Radio 4CA

Haydon Partners was delighted to attend the 4CA studio for John Mackenzie's last ever morning show on the day of his retirement. Our Senior Financial Adviser, Dave Haydon paid tribute to John on air during his live stock market wrap up.

Happy Retirement John!

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