In this episode of the iPartners Grow Your Wealth podcast, host Travis Miller, co-founder of iPartners, sits down with Gary Sly, a banking and capital markets veteran with more than 40 years of experience across Australia, the US, the UK, and New Zealand.

Gary shares his unconventional path into finance, from aspiring Navy pilot to landing his first role with the local bank manager, and how that evolved into a distinguished career in securitisation. He reflects on market cycles from the late 90s through the GFC to today’s highly liquid environment, explaining how structures, investor behaviour, and regulation have changed across decades. Gary also opens up about the mentors who shaped him, the importance of trust in client relationships, pivotal career moments, long-term investing lessons, and life outside the markets. This episode is packed with insights for anyone interested in banking, structured finance, or building a resilient career in financial markets.