Summary

Michael Bova is a Strategic Wealth Adviser and SMSF Specialist working with high net worth families, family business owners and senior executives who require disciplined, sophisticated oversight of their superannuation and broader wealth structures. Holding degrees in Law and Accounting, and accredited as a Chartered Accountant and Financial Planner, Michael brings deep technical expertise across tax, structuring, investment management and governance. His early career included roles as Senior Tax Consultant at KPMG, Tax Manager at Chase Manhattan Bank, and Investment Banker at JP Morgan Chase — experience that underpins his ability to advise on complex SMSF strategies, business succession and intergenerational wealth transfer. With over 20 years’ experience, Michael works closely with SMSF trustees to ensure their funds are structured appropriately, governed prudently and invested with long-term discipline. His approach integrates superannuation with the family’s broader balance sheet — aligning cash flow, capital management and legacy planning. As Founder of Family Wealth Advisory, Michael leads a Sydney-based firm dedicated to helping families preserve, manage and transition wealth in a discreet and strategic environment. The firm specialises in bespoke advice for clients with complex affairs who take their trustee responsibilities seriously and want their SMSF to operate as part of a coordinated family wealth strategy.