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10 Apr
For years, I have been drawn to the idea that it might be possible to maximise investment returns and maintain an acceptable level of risk and still invest in companies that share my environmental and social values.
12 Apr
An advisor without an investment philosophy is like a boat without a rudder.
If your advisor doesn’t have a convincing, evidence-based set of beliefs about the markets and how to invest in them, then you risk drifting from one idea to another.
10 Jun
Have you ever thought about how much you’re really paying for the advice you got from your financial planner? The direct costs are one part – and I think you should look at those closely to ensure you’re getting value – but take a look at the indirect costs.
10 Apr
For years, I have been drawn to the idea that it might be possible to maximise investment returns and maintain an acceptable level of risk and still invest in companies that share my environmental and social values.
12 Apr
An advisor without an investment philosophy is like a boat without a rudder.
If your advisor doesn’t have a convincing, evidence-based set of beliefs about the markets and how to invest in them, then you risk drifting from one idea to another.
10 Jun
Have you ever thought about how much you’re really paying for the advice you got from your financial planner? The direct costs are one part – and I think you should look at those closely to ensure you’re getting value – but take a look at the indirect costs.
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Latest Articles
11 Jan
In theory, it’s possible to manage the fundamental conflicts at the heart of vertically integrated businesses. In practice, as the Banking Royal Commission has found, the clients’ interests simply don’t seem to matter.
02 Jul
With the Banking Royal Commission in full swing, there’s been a renewed focus on the separation of advice from businesses that manufacture financial products.
18 Jun
Many financial advice firms promote the benefit of offering a one-stop shop, where you can get all your financial advice in one place.
13 May
To help you make sense of what’s been uncovered, over coming weeks, I’d like to break down some of the individual stories to help you understand what happened.
26 Apr
Consider the Buyer’s Agent. If you want to buy real estate, a buyer’s agent works for you to get you the property you want.
20 Apr
Sustainable investments lie on a green spectrum and choosing the right shade matters. The deeper the shade, the more sustainable the investment.
Most Popular Blog posts
10 Apr
For years, I have been drawn to the idea that it might be possible to maximise investment returns and maintain an acceptable level of risk and still invest in companies that share my environmental and social values.
12 Apr
An advisor without an investment philosophy is like a boat without a rudder.
If your advisor doesn’t have a convincing, evidence-based set of beliefs about the markets and how to invest in them, then you risk drifting from one idea to another.
10 Jun
Have you ever thought about how much you’re really paying for the advice you got from your financial planner? The direct costs are one part – and I think you should look at those closely to ensure you’re getting value – but take a look at the indirect costs.
11 Jan
In theory, it’s possible to manage the fundamental conflicts at the heart of vertically integrated businesses. In practice, as the Banking Royal Commission has found, the clients’ interests simply don’t seem to matter.
02 Jul
With the Banking Royal Commission in full swing, there’s been a renewed focus on the separation of advice from businesses that manufacture financial products.
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What's happening at Brand Financial
15 Aug
The RBA estimates that 1 in 4 mortgages are coming off a fixed rate by the end of 2023. The repayments on most of these loans will jump by over 50% as borrowers come of low fixed rates and onto variable rates up to 4% p.a. higher. Repayments on a $750,000 loan will increase […]
15 Aug
You could own your first home in as soon as 12 to 18 months. We have helped several people do just that in the couple of years. If you’ve imagined owning your own home, but think it will take too long to save up the deposit needed, you might be surprised at how quickly […]
16 Feb
Every six months. Financial advisers have different ideas of what constitutes good ongoing financial advice and effective ongoing support of your financial plan. How often you meet your financial adviser will largely depend on the degree to which your financial plan is tailored to your individual situation. The financial planning industry is trying to evolve […]
