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Karen Vickers - Visionary Woman Founder to Watch — 2026
- Women Story
- 2 days ago
- 3 min read
Category: Aged Care Advisory · Wealth & Financial Planning · Social Impact · Future of Care
Karen Vickers
Founder & CEO, Auxilliam
“Later-life decisions deserve clarity, dignity, and compassion — not pressure or fear.”
Few founders build businesses at the intersection of finance, family, and humanity. Karen Vickers has done exactly that.
As the founder of Auxilliam, Karen has created a specialist advisory practice designed to support older Australians and their families through one of life’s most complex and emotionally charged transitions. Her work goes far beyond traditional financial advice — acting as a trusted guide and advocate at moments when clarity, empathy, and informed decision-making matter most.
Recognised as a Visionary Woman Founder to Watch in 2026, Karen’s leadership reflects a growing demand for values-led businesses that deliver both measurable outcomes and meaningful impact.
Company Overview
Company Name: Auxilliam (ARC Wealth Pty Ltd T/A Auxilliam)
Industry: Aged Care Financial Advice & Later-Life Planning
Headquarters: Sydney, Australia
Website: www.auxilliam.au
What Auxilliam Does:
Auxilliam supports families navigating aged care, Centrelink and DVA entitlements, retirement living, and later-life financial decisions. Acting as both adviser and advocate, the firm reduces stress, protects independence, and brings families together around informed, values-based choices.
The Founder’s Vision
Auxilliam was born from Karen’s deep conviction that older Australians deserve better — better guidance, better advocacy, and better outcomes.
Her vision is built on:
Protecting dignity and independence in later life
Simplifying highly complex government and care systems
Supporting families through emotionally charged decisions
Aligning financial strategy with personal values and wellbeing
Drawing on decades of experience in financial planning, accounting, and technology, Karen ensures families are supported holistically, not transactionally.
Why She’s One to Watch in 2026
Karen Vickers has been selected as a Visionary Woman Founder to Watch for her ability to:
✔️ Build a specialist practice in a complex, underserved sector
✔️ Redefine financial advice as advocacy and guidance
✔️ Deliver both financial and emotional outcomes for families
✔️ Lead with empathy while maintaining professional rigour
✔️ Champion dignity and clarity in later-life decision-making
Her work reflects a broader shift toward human-centred advisory models in financial services.
Key Achievements & Impact
Founded a trusted aged-care advisory practice in a high-stakes, time-sensitive space
Helped families restore Age Pension and DVA benefits, reduce aged-care fees, and protect assets
Became a go-to specialist through strong referral partnerships with accountants, lawyers, care providers, and BNI members
Built Auxilliam primarily through referral-based growth, not advertising
Actively integrating technology and AI-enabled tools to improve access and responsiveness for older Australians
Leadership, Advocacy & Values
Karen’s leadership is grounded in service. Rather than pursuing traditional awards, her recognition has come through trust, referrals, and leadership appointments.
Leadership & Recognition Highlights:
Support Director — BNI Limitless
Active leadership contributor — BNI Presidential (Sydney North East)
Regularly entrusted with complex, high-emotion aged-care and later-life cases
Recognised as a connector, educator, and mentor within professional networks
Her approach exemplifies BNI’s Givers Gain philosophy — elevating others while building a purpose-led business.
The Road Ahead
Looking ahead, Karen’s focus is clear:
Expanding Auxilliam’s reach across Australia
Enhancing education and advocacy for families and professionals
Leveraging technology to scale support without losing humanity
Establishing Auxilliam as Australia’s most trusted name in later-life guidance
Her journey is a powerful reminder that commercial success and genuine care can — and should — coexist.
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