JBWere confirms key senior advice appointments

Yasmine Raso

Senior Journalist

15 April 2026

NAB Private Wealth’s advice arm, JBWere, has strengthened its team with two new appointments, Daniel Walsh as Executive, Advice and Ben Smoker as Head of Advice, NSW/ACT.

After initially kicking off his career at NAB in its banking team, Walsh joins most recently from Morgan Stanley, where he was Executive Director and NSW State Manager for its Wealth Management division, after spending more than eight years at Perpetual in several managerial roles.

Smoker brings a wealth of experience in private wealth divisions at banks to the role at JBWere, having most recently spent two of his almost six years at Commonwealth Bank as General Manager – Private Wealth and prior to that was Director – Global Investment Services – Private Wealth at Westpac.

Michael Saadie, CEO of JBWere, welcomed Walsh and Smoker to the team, particularly in the wake of Alexandra Campbell’s recent appointment as the firm’s new Chief Investment Officer.

“I’m delighted to announce Daniel Walsh’s appointment as Executive Advice at JBWere,” he said.

Daniel is a senior wealth management leader with 20 years’ experience leading advice and distribution teams across major institutions. He has a strong track record building resilient and high‑performing teams and deep experience in adviser growth strategies, business development, risk and compliance management.

“Across NAB Private Wealth, we continue to invest in expertise and capability, while evolving product solutions and services to support our clients to achieve their goals.

“Daniel’s appointment is the latest example of this in action. It follows the appointment of Alexandra Campbell as NAB Private Wealth and JBWere’s new Chief Investment Officer and Ben Smoker as JBWere Head of Advice, NSW/ACT.

“I’m looking forward to welcoming Daniel, Alex and Ben. I know many clients and colleagues will benefit from their knowledge and experience as the team continues to deliver the most comprehensive and differentiated Private Wealth offering in Australia.”