by Christopher Zinn
One way to assess the merits of a financial planner is to see what industry or professional associations they belong to and what standards, qualifications, education and support are offered.
by Angus Woods
What a first couple of weeks for Adviser Ratings and we want to thank you for the support you’ve shown for this initiative. The service has been well received and we welcome the questions and comments especially from those who sit on the fence or…
by Christopher Zinn
Is life insurance being tarnished by the sales culture and excessive commissions of the industry - with so many Australians underinsured, can we continue to have this cloud hanging over our heads....
by Christopher Zinn
The consumer revolution means technology allows us more power than ever, and Adviser Ratings' launch shows how technology democratises financial advice. Read on...
by Rodney Lester
The shake up of the Australian wealth industry looks like continuing with reports that ANZ may be looking to sell off key parts of its wealth management business. On the back of NAB completing the sale of 80% of its life insurance business to Nippon…
by Gary Winwood-Smith
If you're not sure how a financial planners day might pan out, Gary Winwood-Smith from Sydney Financial Planning gives us his (light-hearted) take on a typical day in the life of a financial planner...
by Adam Rowley
Markets up, markets down, markets up again...anyone who thinks they know what the effect of a Trump Presidency will have on the global economy is playing with fire. We just don’t know if he means what he says and will have to wait and see.
by Heidi Schwegler
Our Adviser Profile this week is Heidi Schwegler, a Platinum Adviser with13 client reviews and an average customer rating of 4.95 out of 5 stars. Heidi advises from AHS Financial in Parkville in Melbourne.
by Leigh Morris
I have 60% of my income covered by an Income protection policy set up by a previous adviser and I am wondering whether I have to go through the whole process again for my new role?