With experience spanning risk management, corporate governance, investment strategy, and taxation across two continents, Shephard brings tested expertise to the table. He kick-started his career at First Mutual Limited and worked in various roles in accounting, internal auditing, business analysis and more for over a decade before rising to the role of fund manager, where he successfully managed a portfolio of equities valued at over USD 20 million.

From there, his career took him across Southern Africa, where he advised diverse organisations and high-net-worth individuals, refining his skills in financial strategy and complex tax planning. Eventually, he relocated to Australia, bringing with him a wealth of international expertise and a passion for helping local businesses and individuals navigate the financial landscape with clarity, confidence, and growth-focused solutions.