About Us

About Us

Wealthwise Education was co-founded in 1997 by David Novac and Kate Sheehan.

David brought decades of practical market experience and judgement. Much of that expertise had been developed through experience rather than formalised into a structure that could be taught to others.

Kate brought extensive experience in business, education, training, communications and management. She helped uncover the thinking behind David's market judgement and turn practical market experience into structured systems, processes and teaching methods.

Together, David and Kate developed the Wealthwise approach to investment education.

For almost 30 years, Wealthwise has helped people develop investing skills, discipline and confidence.

Today, Wealthwise graduates live throughout Australia and around the world. They include both new and experienced investors.

Wealthwise believes successful investing is not about predictions. It is about developing the skills, process and discipline needed to navigate changing markets.

Confident investors don't rely on guesswork. They rely on a framework.

Kate Sheehan and David Novac, Co-Founders of Wealthwise Education
David Novac, Co-Founder of Wealthwise Education

David Novac
Wealthwise Co-founder, Educator, Speaker

David Novac has more than 40 years of market experience. He has spent almost 30 years teaching through Wealthwise Education.

Over that time, he has helped thousands of people develop a more structured approach to investing and investment decision-making.

David has experienced many bull and bear markets, including the 1987 crash. Those experiences shaped his practical and realistic approach to markets, risk and investor behaviour.

He believes successful investing is not about predicting what will happen next. It is about having a process for assessing opportunities, managing risk and responding when circumstances change.

David enjoys sharing what he has learned and helping others develop the judgement, discipline and confidence to make better investment decisions.

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Kate Sheehan, Co-Founder of Wealthwise Education

Kate Sheehan
Wealthwise Co-founder, Educator, Course Developer, Graduate Support

Kate Sheehan has more than 40 years of experience across business, education, training, communications and management. She has spent almost 30 years helping build Wealthwise Education.

As co-founder and co-creator of the Wealthwise methodology, Kate helped turn practical market experience into structured systems, processes and teaching methods.

Kate uncovered the thinking behind David's market judgement and refined it into something visible, teachable and repeatable.

Kate has developed courses, coaching, learning resources and graduate support systems. She helps people understand complex ideas, apply what they learn and develop their skills over time.

She believes learning is a lifelong journey and strives to leave people more capable than she found them.

How is Wealthwise different?

At Wealthwise, we believe education should do more than provide information.

Our goal is to help people become capable, confident investors.

Everything we do is built around three principles.

LEARN.

Investing begins with understanding.

We help people learn practical investing concepts, strategies and processes in a way that is clear and easy to follow. Complex ideas are explained in plain English so they can be understood and applied with confidence.

APPLY.

Investing is a practical skill.

Knowledge alone is not enough.

Through exercises, examples and real-world market situations, participants learn how to put ideas into practice and develop the habits and discipline needed for long-term success.

SUPPORT.

Learning does not stop when the workshop finishes.

Graduates have access to ongoing support and the Wealthwise Online Graduate Community, where they can continue learning, share ideas and benefit from the experience of others.

More Than a Course

Many education providers focus only on information.

At Wealthwise, we believe lasting results come from a combination of education, application and ongoing support.

LEARN. APPLY. SUPPORT.

Our Philosophy

At Wealthwise, we believe good investing is not about predicting what will happen next.

Markets change. Economies change. Companies change. Investor sentiment changes.

What matters is having a way to think when circumstances change.

Protect Capital First

Every investment involves uncertainty.

You cannot control what the market will do, but you can control how much you risk, the decisions you make before investing and how you respond when things do not go according to plan.

We believe one of the most important skills an investor can develop is the ability to manage risk.

The goal is not to be right every time. The goal is to make good decisions about what to do when you are right and when you are wrong.

Think, Don’t Predict

Investors are surrounded by opinions, forecasts, tips, recommendations and market noise.

Our job is not to teach people what to think. It is to help them develop a process for thinking things through for themselves.

That means asking better questions, examining the evidence and being willing to change your view when the evidence changes.

Risk, Value and Timing Work Together

A good company is not automatically a good investment at any price or at any time.

That is why we teach investors to consider three things together: Risk Management, Value and Timing.

What could go wrong? What is the business worth? What are you paying? Is the timing appropriate? What will you do if your view proves wrong? What would cause you to sell?

These questions help turn an investment idea into an investment decision.

Process Builds Confidence

Confidence does not come from always being right.

It comes from knowing what you are looking for, having a plan before you act and knowing what you will do if circumstances change.

A structured process helps reduce guesswork, emotional decision-making and the temptation to react to every new piece of market noise.

Keep Learning

Markets do not stand still, and neither should investors.

Experience, curiosity and a willingness to keep learning are essential. We encourage our graduates to question, research, practise, review their decisions and continue improving over time.

People Matter

Investing matters, but life is bigger than money.

Money can provide security, choices and opportunities. Ultimately, building wealth should support the life you want to live rather than become the purpose of it.

For us, education is about more than passing on information.

We want people to leave Wealthwise more capable than we found them.

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What Our Graduates Think

My wife Anna, and my two teenage boys, did the 'Invest for Success' program with Wealthwise, Kate and David a few months ago. It was a revelation. I had done some trading courses in the past, but this program made everything so much clearer to me. We have already made a significant profit with our self-managed superfund.  My boys pooled their savings, and have already made, in this short time, triple what they were making annually with their money in a “high interest” bank account. Kate and David were so easy to talk to and I guess, with their wealth of experience, have a very sophisticated understanding of what they teach, and the unusual ability to make the complex seem simple. I can’t recommend Wealthwise Education highly enough.

Hugh R, already profiting since the program

Wealthwise Education has created incredibly powerful courses for learning about trading and investing in stocks and derivatives. David’s deep, intrinsic knowledge and wisdom coupled with the highest level of integrity I have seen, are second to none. Kate provides a fabulous support structure during the 4-week program and beyond, ensuring participants' success in the markets. Thank you both for your care and detailed instructions.

Geoffrey S – incredibly powerful courses delivered with care

I had a very good experience with Wealthwise 'Invest for Success' share trading course. I highly recommend it if you're thinking about getting into the share market and doing it properly.  The course represents very good value for money, especially for the level of skill and education you receive from experienced investors who have been in the market for so long.  I found Kate and Dave to be excellent trainers and mentors. They put the effort in on a personal level, they took the time and patience to train me and ensure I understood the strategies they taught and how to apply them correctly.  I was hesitant to do the course at first because I didn't know what to expect but now I'm glad I did it!

Chris P – excellent trainers – glad I did the course

I've attended many programs with Wealthwise Education over the years and can attest to the integrity of the company and it's co-founders David Novac and Kate Sheehan. No hype, just loads of support and relevant information on various trading methodologies, technical and fundamental analysis, risk management and personal psychology. With all the 'noise' in the stock market training space today, I listen to and trust Wealthwise Education as my first choice. The education, support and community they have provided has been invaluable to my confidence in my trading know-how and personal growth. Thank you David and Kate.

Susan R – Invaluable Education, Support & Community

'Super Traders' week long workshop is an excellent way to increase confidence and experience in taking trades and repairing them to minimise risk in the event your view of the market changes. All this in a supported and supportive environment with like minded people.

Bridget McG – Business Owner – on increasing confidence in option trading

'Advanced Options Trading' is an awesome Wealthwise course. Thanks David & Kate for your generosity and patience in teaching me a formidable tool set for trading options.

Tim W – Lawyer – on a formidable tool for options trading

I knew very little about the stock market before attending the 'Invest for Success' course. I found the course excellent for improving my skills and knowledge. It was straight forward and easy to understand. I now have a new view of the stock market and increased confidence to invest in shares.

Teagan R – on improving skills & knowledge

Attending 'Advanced Option Trading' was a great opportunity to learn from option experts. Experts in the field but also great teachers. These two skill sets don't always go together. A unique opportunity - unmissable!

Sue M, Retired Investor on learning from option experts

I got outside my chaotic, noisy head into an organised, systematic and easy to follow Wealthwise methodology. Great for busy people like me. 'Invest for Success' is fantastic to build knowledge & confidence. It has saved me years of working out a lot of things ... a light bulb moment!

Shiree G., Medical Sonographer on Wealthwise methodology

David is a great teacher who is very generous with his knowledge. He is always happy to help with questions. Enjoy catching up each time and will be back again!

A. Brabin, Analyst

Invest for Success’ is the first step towards understanding a company’s financial position in relation to its share price. The skills learnt in the course will allow you to find good value in the market place. Excellent! Understanding the fundamentals of a stock also helps me to better trade the charts.

Will B., Agronomist

Excellent day spent with an expert who can demonstrate how to find value. With this knowledge it is now up to me to do the research, but now with a better understanding on finding value. Today reminded me why this is important knowledge – I want my life back and to be in control!

David O, Company Director

Why Wealthwise Education?

  • We teach a clear investing framework built around Risk Management, Value and Timing
  • More than 40 years of practical market experience
  • Teaching investors since 1997
  • Small class sizes and personalised attention
  • Direct contact with the Wealthwise co-founders
  • Four weeks of one-on-one coaching after the Invest for Success Workshop
  • Ongoing support for Wealthwise graduates
  • No hype, tips or promises of easy money
  • We teach investors how to think and make better decisions for themselves