Ben Thompson

Qualified Property Investment Advisor

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Ben is a Qualified Property Investment Advisor (QPIA) at Empower Wealth. He has a background in Residential Property Sales, Leasing, Management and Development and also holds his Certificate IV in Property Services (Real Estate).

Property has been a passion of Ben’s for as long as he can remember. From 12 years old he was fixated on the idea of getting into Real Estate and upon leaving high school, started that journey in the Bayside suburbs of Melbourne. Ben had a 10 year career in Real Estate Sales, Auctioneering and management, but found that he was far more interested in helping people talk about their ‘big picture’ rather than helping with their individual buying / selling transaction.

After listening to The Property Couch podcast, Ben took the opportunity to apply for a role at Empower Wealth because their values and ethics aligned with his—and because it offered the perfect way to combine his love for property with a genuine desire to help people reach their financial goals. He is now also a regular contributor on The Property Couch podcast, becoming part of the very community that inspired his journey.

During his spare time, you’ll find Ben spending time with his partner and their dog, dining at a café or restaurant, playing basketball, going to the gym, and watching the saints.

Team Melissa and Ben Thompson were brilliant from start to finish. They first met with me a couple of years back for strategy development and initial mortgage consult—right through pre-approval and all the way to settlement this year. The team secured a sharp rate, set up the loan structure (offsets, the lot) around my investment goals, and coordinated smoothly with my conveyancer so there were zero last-minute surprises. Professional, responsive, and genuinely on my side. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Empower Wealth to anyone.

- Jackie P, VIC August 2025

Ben has been amazing, down to earth, friendly, patient, and willing to work through our bespoke needs. The property plan is just what you'd expect, an actual road map that you can follow month to month, year to year, decade to decade. Of course, things might change, and Ben has assured us that small changes can be incorporated (usually free of charge). We now have a good focus on what needs to happen to set ourselves up. That's a relief, and worth every penny.

- Joseph H, SA August 2025

Ben was amazing, and the whole approach and structure made us feel secure, confident and supported. Will definitely recommend Empower to friends and family.

- Craig G, NSW July 2025

Had an amazing experience dealing with Ben Thompson and Bede Taylor, there ability to give genuine advice and help is second to none. The initial step to take for this investment journey can be very daunting however they both have put my mind at ease and have given me the confidence that I can do this.

- Dylon S, WA June 2025

Ben was professional and friendly and was excellent in supporting me in developing a plan for my future.

- Brooke D, NSW April 2025