Stephen Huppert provides advice to organisations that are committed to improving the retirement outcomes of Australians. These range from some of Australia’s largest superannuation funds and their service providers to new entrants bringing innovative solutions to the industry. He has over 30 years of experience in Superannuation, Wealth Management and Life Insurance in a range of consulting and corporate roles. Stephen is active on social media, a frequent contributor to publications, and a regular speaker and facilitator at industry events. In this interview Stephen shares his experience and insights about:  Having a portfolio career – what it’s like and how he got there.Experiencing career curve balls or unexpected pivot points.The actuarial identity – what it is and why it matters.Risks and regrets in his career.His advice for actuaries stepping into management roles.Thank you for listening to the We Are Actuaries podcast. Connect with Julia and Guardian Actuarial on LinkedIn. For more interviews and articles, visit our website.