Ben Richards

Portfolio Manager
Ben is Co-Portfolio Manager of the Seneca Australian Shares Fund and Seneca Australian Small Companies Fund, and an Investment Analyst at Seneca Financial Solutions. Ben is involved in equity research, security selection, portfolio construction, and ongoing portfolio management across Seneca’s Australian equity strategies. He takes a generalist approach to research, with a focus on understanding business fundamentals, earnings drivers, and long-term value creation. He works closely with Luke and the broader investment team on portfolio positioning, risk management, and investment decision-making. Ben holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Melbourne and graduated on the Dean’s Honour List. He is a frequent contributor to investment media and podcasts, discussing Australian equities, small companies, and portfolio decision-making.