Team
Relationship built. Data focused. Understanding what matters and delivering without compromise. The RiverX Investment Management team are a diverse team with eclectic investment management experience across Wealth Management, Corporate Advisory and Commercial Real Estate.
Ideology
Our investment philosophy.
Our belief is that by actively managing alternative assets, we can achieve exceptional risk-adjusted returns by capitalising on market inefficiencies.
Protect the downside
Our approach is to thoroughly comprehend potential downsides before making investments and to mitigate risks through a series of meticulous processes.
Stick to your knitting
While we acknowledge that achieving expertise in all asset classes may not be feasible, we are dedicated to becoming specialists in niche alternative assets.
Follow the process
Our investment process is methodical and consistent, focused on identifying opportunities in inefficient markets through research, data analysis, risk assessment, and ongoing monitoring.
Invest with patient capital
Consistently achieving superior returns across market cycles reflects our commitment to delivering exceptional results. Our strategies are designed to excel in diverse economic conditions.
Kieran Berry
CEO | Managing Director
Kieran is the founder of River X Investment Management, one of Australia’s fastest-growing independent wealth management firms. Since the firm’s inception in 2023, Kieran has scaled River X to serve over 2,000 clients, overseeing a substantial and rapidly expanding pool of funds under management (FUM).
With more than a decade of frontline experience across domestic and international markets, Kieran has personally invested in and advised on multiple asset classes spanning traditional equities, fixed income, property, venture capital, private equity, and alternative assets. His investment philosophy is anchored in independence, client-centricity, and best-of-breed asset selection, that allow clients to achieve their goals and objectives—principles that continue to define his career as both a business owner and professional investor.
Before launching River X, Kieran built and scaled his wealth management businesses within Shaw and Partners, consistently ranking among the firm’s top advisors. These foundations, combined with his entrepreneurial drive, paved the way for River X’s creation: a next-generation wealth firm built by advisors, for clients.
The firm’s mission is to incorporate sophisticated and exclusive investment solutions into each client’s broader wealth creation strategy—whether navigating a liquidity event, managing an inheritance, or investing for future generations—delivering bespoke planning and structuring advice that aligns with their lifetime goals and objectives.
A self-made entrepreneur and investor, Kieran’s journey is defined by vision, resilience, and execution. His extensive network across the wealth ecosystem continues to unlock strategic partnerships, unique deal flow, and innovative strategies that deliver long-term value for both clients and advisors alike.
Phil Hand
Head of Private Wealth
Phil has over 30 years experience in Global Wealth Management working for top tier financial institutions in Australia, Channel Islands and the United Kingdom.
Prior to joining River X Investment Management, Phil was an Executive Director and the COO of Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Australia. There he oversaw the governance of the business and was responsible for implementing their strategic initiatives. Phil was also the State Manager for NSW and Queensland during his time with Morgan Stanley, where he was responsible for Client Advisers growth and supervision. Phil spent 14 years with UBS AG, initially in Jersey before relocating with his family to Sydney in 2007. Phil started at UBS as a Client Adviser before moving on to running teams of Advisers covering private wealth, intermediaries and family offices.
Kim Anstis
Head of Risk & Compliance
Kim Anstis is a senior financial services executive with over 20 years’ experience in banking and wealth management, specialising in operational leadership, governance, and adviser enablement. She has held key roles at NAB, including Director of Ultra High Net Worth and Manager of the Wealth Associates Centre of Excellence where she led national teams supporting sophisticated investors and advisers.
Kim also served on the board of NAB’s captive insurance subsidiary, contributing to strategic oversight and regulatory alignment. Her expertise spans scalable service delivery, post-merger integration and capability uplift, underpinned by a dual degree in Law and Business Administration. Kim brings a pragmatic, outcomes-focused approach to investment operations, aligning service models to strategic goals and delivering high-performance solutions across the wealth ecosystem