Will Hero Co-Founder John Ryan Speaking at HBA Melbourne Financial Wellbeing Event

Will Hero Co-Founder John Ryan will be speaking at the upcoming HBA Melbourne event, “Speed Dating with a Twist: Own Your Financial Future”, discussing why estate planning is an essential part of broader financial wellbeing and long-term planning.

Financial planning conversations often focus on wealth creation, investing, superannuation, mortgages, and retirement. One important area that is still frequently overlooked is estate planning.

Having a valid and up-to-date Will is not something that only matters later in life. It is a practical way to protect the people around you, create clarity for the future, and ensure your wishes are understood if something unexpected happens. A Will allows you to document who should manage your estate, who should receive your assets, and who you would want responsible for important decisions such as guardianship of children.

That is why Will Hero is pleased to be participating in this upcoming event hosted by the Melbourne chapter of the Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association (HBA). The Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association is an international organisation focused on professional development and leadership within healthcare and business communities. Will Hero was invited to contribute practical estate planning expertise as part of the broader financial wellbeing discussion.

The evening will bring together professionals across the financial wellbeing sector for interactive, practical conversations about financial literacy and future planning. Rather than traditional presentations, attendees will rotate through short, focused discussions with specialists in key areas including:

Events like this play an important role in making financial wellbeing conversations more approachable and practical. Bringing together professionals from different areas helps people better understand how different parts of long-term planning connect.

• Financial planning
• Superannuation
• Mortgages
• Wealth strategy
• Estate planning
• Long-term financial wellbeing

Representing Will Hero at the event, John Ryan will share practical insights into why estate planning should be considered part of everyday financial decision-making, not something left until later in life.

“For many Australians, there is usually a moment that prompts them to finally make or update their Will. It might be buying a property, becoming a parent, entering a new relationship, or seeing firsthand the challenges families can face after losing a loved one. At its core, a Will is about creating clarity, protecting the people around you, and making important decisions easier for your family if something unexpected happens.” - John Ryan, Co-Founder, Will Hero

For many Australians, creating a Will is something they delay for years. Some assume they do not need one yet, while others feel overwhelmed by the process or are unsure where to start. In reality, estate planning often becomes important much earlier than people expect.

Estate planning can also involve important decisions around guardianship of children, choosing executors, handling blended family arrangements, considering superannuation nominations, and accounting for digital assets. These practical decisions are often what give families the most clarity when circumstances change.

At Will Hero, we regularly see Australians delay estate planning until major life changes or unexpected family events bring the conversation into focus.

“A Will is often less about money and more about clarity. When important decisions have not been documented, families are left trying to make difficult choices during already stressful circumstances.” - John Ryan, Co-Founder, Will Hero

A properly considered Will can help:

• Provide clarity for loved ones
• Reduce confusion and family disputes
• Protect children and dependants
• Ensure assets are distributed according to your wishes
• Support broader financial and life planning goals

At Will Hero, we believe estate planning should be easier to understand and more accessible for everyday Australians.

If you are planning ahead, these guides may help: Online Wills Australia, how to make a legally valid Will in Australia, what happens if you pass away without a Will in Australia, online Will vs lawyer, and who Will Hero is best for.

Events like this help encourage open, practical conversations around financial confidence and future planning, while helping people see how different parts of their financial life connect.

We are looking forward to connecting with attendees and contributing to an important conversation on financial wellbeing and estate planning.

Event details

• Event: Speed Dating with a Twist: Own Your Financial Future
• Date: 27 May 2026
• Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM AEST
• Location: PARAGONCARE, Mount Waverley, Victoria
• Hosted by: HBA Melbourne