by Christopher Zinn
The sudden arrival of a number of outfits, ranging from the regulator to the retailers of financial advice, offering registers and lists of planners is no coincidence.
The pressure has been rising for more consumer friendly ways to navigate the…
by Adviser Ratings
Neil Salkow - Neil was the first adviser on the Adviser Ratings website to achieve Platinum Adviser status. He has an Adviser Rating of 100% and an average customer rating of 94% across 16 reviews. Neil operates out of Stones Corner in Queensland…
by Christopher Zinn
Finding a planner shouldn't be that hard. Minimal knowledge and some preliminary work can go a long way. Here's Christopher's top tips for finding a planner.
by Angus Woods
The title of my article is not supposed to be evocative, in the “Occupy Martin Place” vein, but what I am suggesting is that we are on the cusp of the next industrial revolution, one that is being driven by anybody with access to the internet and…
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…