Are you noticing more and more discussion about being an ‘independent’ adviser? Specifically the section 923a of Corporation Law definition of independent. Hats off to those advisers committed to the s923a road – it certainly is one far less travelled. The pursuit of...
I reckon financial advice industry is entering a new phase of professionalism and opportunity, only everyone doesn’t seem that excited about it. As with any change there are many advice licensees and practices that refuse to embrace anything new and evolve. No matter...
Do Woolworths sell advice? Do Coles sell advice? Do banks sell advice? None of these groups sell advice. They all sell products. Unfortunately when it comes to financial advice, Australia’s consumers don’t know the difference between financial advice and financial...
Do your clients deserve the best you can offer? Remember your first clients? Remember how hard you worked to really excel and hopefully earn their trust and future work? Back then you knew shoddy or late work would not provide the opportunities to get off the...
Why do your advice clients engage? For greater returns or greater certainty? I was reminded of this question looking at Google’s headlines last week with their ‘driver-less’ car? Did you see them? Google are making big promises about “changing our world” – what do you...