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For the latest insight into financial advice, along with Justin’s take on issues within the industry, read through our latest blog posts. You’ll find real, actionable advice and tools to hone your finances and answer your questions.

Please note that the information provided on this blog page is for educational purposes only and should not be considered personalised financial advice. While we aim to empower you with knowledge and strategies to make informed financial decisions, all of our advice is general in nature.

Financial Planner Fees

11 Jan 2019

The Cost of a Financial Planner: Hidden Conflicts. Bad Advice.

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.

18 Jun 2018

The Dangers of a One-Stop Financial Advice Shop

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 2018

Follow the Money: Who’s Really Paying Your Financial Adviser?

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.

03 Oct 2014

The Best Way to Get the Wrong Advice

10 Jun 2014

Index v Active Funds: The Hidden Costs Your Financial Advisor Isn’t Telling You About

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.

13 May 2014

Banking Bad: Is your financial planners fee causing bad advice?

25 Apr 2014

What to do When Your Financial Planner is Embarrassed About Their Own Fees

20 Dec 2013

Why Low Fees are a Key to Wealth

25 Jul 2013

7 Signs Your Financial Planner is Overcharging: How to Read Your Fee Disclosure Statement

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Justin Brand is Authorised Representative (412968) and Director of Brand Financial Pty Ltd (ABN 44 147 743 100) which holds an Australian Financial Services License (511382).
Justin Brand is a Practising Member of the Independent Advice Association. Brand Mortgages Pty Ltd ABN 86 632 606 976 trading as Brand Mortgages is licensed under Australian Credit Licence 524490.

Justin Brand

Justin Brand

Free Financial Advice

Independent Financial Advice, by Justin Brand

Financial Planner Fees

11 Jan 2019

The Cost of a Financial Planner: Hidden Conflicts. Bad Advice.

18 Jun 2018

The Dangers of a One-Stop Financial Advice Shop

13 May 2018

Follow the Money: Who’s Really Paying Your Financial Adviser?

03 Oct 2014

The Best Way to Get the Wrong Advice

10 Jun 2014

Index v Active Funds: The Hidden Costs Your Financial Advisor Isn’t Telling You About

13 May 2014

Banking Bad: Is your financial planners fee causing bad advice?

25 Apr 2014

What to do When Your Financial Planner is Embarrassed About Their Own Fees

20 Dec 2013

Why Low Fees are a Key to Wealth

25 Jul 2013

7 Signs Your Financial Planner is Overcharging: How to Read Your Fee Disclosure Statement

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