The Role of a Financial Planner or Adviser

A Financial Planner or Financial Adviser (adviser) is a qualified representative of a licensed financial entity. In order to legally offer advice, an adviser must have completed the necessary studies to meet federal compliance requirements - and additional studies depending on the type of advice offered.


Our team of qualified, experienced and well-informed advisers are authorised to offer advice to achieve the following:

 

  • Help people save money
  • Protect against risk
  • Manage debts
  • Grow assets
  • Reduce tax liabilities
  • Plan for retirement
  • Identify entitlements to Government benefits
  • Plan inheritance for next generation

 

A financial adviser is legally required to put the client first. Their interest naturally comes before any employer, product, manufacturer, or self-interest.

When providing personal financial advice an adviser must take into account the individual client's circumstances and goals. The advice may or may not involve the recommendation of a financial product.