3 reasons to hire the best personal financial advisor.

3 reasons to hire the best personal financial advisor. You need a plan for your financial future but don’t know where to start.  Getting the right financial advice can make a big difference in your life and your future. The value a financial planner offers is in helping you clarify what you want to achieve…

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5 key things to look for in a financial planner.

5 key things to look for in a financial planner. Hiring a financial planner is an exciting and important step toward creating a financial plan to live the life you want free of stress and worry.  A financial planner is a qualified professional that is able to advise you on the best way to use…

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6 things you probably didn’t know a financial planner could do for you.

6 things you probably didn't know a financial planner could do for you. You may know that the role of a financial planner is to assist you with investing money and help you plan for retirement. However, a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) does a lot more than just that. A good financial planner can assist…

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Are you guilty of being a zombie client?

Are you guilty of being a zombie client? When was the last time you spoke to your insurance adviser and reviewed your cover? Do you even know the name of the person looking after you? Firstly, well done on taking to time to get insurance cover in place. But insurance is not a set-and-forget strategy.…

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Top 10 Mistakes Professionals Make and How to Avoid Them

Top 10 Mistakes Professionals Make and How to Avoid Them As a professional, it's important to constantly strive for excellence and avoid common mistakes that can hinder your success. Whether you're working in a corporate environment or starting your own business, avoiding these common pitfalls can help you achieve your goals and reach new heights…

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Six mistakes people make when organizing insurance.

Six mistakes people make when organizing insurance. Personal insurance is something everyone needs at some point in their life. Due to the complexity of the life insurance environment in Australia financial advisers are vitally important in helping people find the correct mix of personal insurance coverage. An adviser’s job is to help you avoid the…

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Do you know what your number is?

Do you know what your number is? I was presenting a strategic plan to some new clients last week and they couldn’t believe how much they needed to have in assets to reach their retirement number. This got me thinking, most people don't realize how much of an asset base must be saved for retirement.…

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7 life situations where you could benefit from financial advice.

7 life situations where you could benefit from financial advice. Here is a list of seven life situations where you may benefit from the services of a financial adviser. You are planning on retiring Making decisions on what to do with your retirement income streams requires careful planning. The superannuation laws are complex and you…

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6 questions to ask a financial adviser before buying insurance.

6 questions to ask a financial adviser before buying insurance. Before you get life insurance, talk through these six questions with your financial adviser. That way you'll have a clear picture of what you're buying. What types of cover do I need? Deciding what you need to be covered is important. You can start by…

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Did you know income protection is changing?

Did you know income protection is changing? Why the changes? Income protection has been offered in Australia since the 90s. Since then insurers have been in an ‘arms race’ competing against each other offering better and better features and benefits to win new business and market share from each other. This ‘arms race has now…

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