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Overview
Absolute’s mission is to reduce advice fees, so you can grow your wealth quicker and retire earlier. Our simple service results in advice fees that are a fraction of the cost of traditional advice. Clients from any location in Australia can sign-up online at a time convenient to them, saving time and money. Professionally constructed active portfolios are applied to all super, pension and investment accounts. Portfolios are personalised to match your needs and risk profile. Smart portfolio management combines real people, advanced technology and active rebalancing. Portfolio reviews are proactive and ongoing rather than the traditional once/twice a year.
Reviews
4.9
out of 5 starsDavid
46-55 years old"I recently reviewed my Superannuation performance and was not happy overall. Having known Ashleigh for a long time I decided to request Absolute do a review of my situation. They helped set up new Super and Insurance Policies that suited my circumstances and did a lot of work to determine what I was after in this regard, and to ensure the products that were offered were appropriate for me. Despite the fact I had a few issues they helped me get the policies set up without any problems. Communication was, and is still always fast, personal and professional. I could not recommend Absolute highly enough. I am very comfortable knowing that my affairs are being looked after by a Professional Team who are always available to assist with anything I need. My relationship with Absolute will be growing into the future. A future I know is more secure for using their services."
05 October 2018george
75+ years old"George 2481"
05 October 2018Nicola
46-55 years old"Tanya and Ashleigh have helped me not only with investing my super but with organising my finances. They are very professional and prompt with any queries that I may have. I feel they are attentive and interested in me as a client, which can be hard to find nowadays. "
05 October 2018Desiree
46-55 years old"Absolute cleaned up a bunch of old super funds I had. They also calculated the right levels of life insurance I needed and then put it all place. Ashleigh and Tanya are very approachable and were very helpful in setting up my future financial interests. "
06 October 2018Joanne
46-55 years old"Absolute Advice are fantastic. They explain things in detail so it's easy to understand. Very communicative and offer great support. I would highly recommend them to my friends and have done so. "
06 October 2018Judith
75+ years old"Ashleigh has been my financial adviser for over 20 years. He has always given me good advice particularly over the 15 years since my husband passed away. I am confident with his knowledge and experience and the advice has given me. He is always available to answer any questions I may have and takes the time to ensure that I understand all the implications of his advice."
06 October 2018Troy
36-45 years old"Absolute was a simple but smart solution for our super and life insurances. When you add in the easy to use online sign up process, low fee structure and pro-active portfolio reviews it's a great result for us. Highly recommend. "
06 October 2018Alexander
66-75 years old"Ashleigh is a personable and competent Financial Adviser who is always willing to "go that extra mile". He is up to date on issues relating to portfolio management and aims to ensure the optimal outcomes are achievable."
06 October 2018Terry
66-75 years old"I am very happy with my financial planning arrangement. I like the flexibility of being able contact my advisers anytime, no matter where in the world I am or they are. The service is fantastic and so is the communication. I always know that they will return my call if they are not available immediately. I have referred other clients in the past and will continue to do so."
06 October 2018jane
75+ years old"I would recommend Absolute Advice. They have excellent support services and options. Their ongoing assistance with advice would definitely let me recommend them to friends."
06 October 2018Pater & Maggie
66-75 years old"Myself and my husband have known Ashleigh for nineteen years, when we were running our own small business and now as we have retired. Over the years we have sought assistance with the financial aspects of running our own business, information for tax compliance and financial investments. With Ashleigh's knowledge and experience, I felt the advice provided was the best suited to our needs., Now we are retired we have felt the need to engage more frequently with Ashleigh and Tanya to explain more clearly the complexities of Centrelink and incomes stream etc and they are readily available. We have complete confidence in the ongoing information and advice that Ashleigh and Tanya provide."
07 October 2018Pam
66-75 years old"Absolute has been my accountant/advisor for many years and I have nothing but praise for their handling of my affairs. Very pleasant to work with and it is worth knowing that I can put my trust in them for all that they do for me."
07 October 2018Warwick
36-45 years old"Absolute advide is very easy to do highly recommend, im very happy and will be recommending to others , thanks absolute advice , Regards Warwick "
07 October 2018Iain
36-45 years old"Ashleigh took the time to work out exactly what i needed and made me feel comfortable with my decisions. Would highly recommend his services to anyone wanting to secure their financial future."
07 October 2018Graham
56-65 years old""As an Absolute Advice customer I find them quite good, their service is always valued. I have already recommended them to friends.""
07 October 2018Ian
75+ years old"As a Pension Fund investor, I have been using advice from Absolute Advice for several years, as well as employing the advice of one of the principals, for many years before that. I have found the Advice to be very professional, inciteful, well targeted, and of good reliable value. The principles really know this business and are straight shooters. I have recommended Absolute Advice in the past and I will have no hesitation in making further recommendations in the future."
07 October 2018Peter
56-65 years old"Excellent service with good investment suggestions. Quick to reply to questions. Would definitely recommend it to others. "
08 October 2018Lisa
46-55 years old"Absolute Advice is a terrific service. The team are easy to work with and extremely helpful. I highly recommend them. "
08 October 2018Adrian
46-55 years old"Absolute Advice is easy to use & has met all our expectations. The level of service & support that we receive from Absolute Advice is exceptional. I have & will continue to recommend Absolute Advice to friends. Very satisfied customers. Thank you."
08 October 2018Avinash
25-35 years old"I’ve worked with the founders of Absolute for many years and was also one of their first clients. Absolute's solution provided a pretty good improvement over my previous super fund. They also reviewed my life insurances and I’m much happier with the new policies. I was overseas when this all went on, so the online setup and digital communication was perfect for me. Highly recommend Absolute."
09 October 2018Trudy
46-55 years old"So pleased to meet a professional team that knows the business and has your best interest to heart. The team is always looking out for ways to make our investments stronger and more profitable."
10 October 2018Juliet
25-35 years old"Absolute Advise have been incredible to deal with and have made managing our finances a dream. They clearly explained all available options and tailored solutions to best fit our needs. I would highly recommend Absolute Advice to anyone looking for a trustworthy company to help you navigate this sector of your life."
11 October 2018Christine
36-45 years old"Absolute Advice has always exceeded my expectations. I would highly recommend to my friends and others. The customer support options were easy to use and navigate. It makes this part of life easier which is something we all need!"
11 October 2018Cathy
46-55 years old"My husband and I were extremely pleased with the assistance provided by Absolute Advice, having commenced the process quite wary about financial advice services. At every step of the way, while we were negotiating a complex set of issues, they were exceptionally responsive and at every turn, provided astute advice and relieved our concerns. I have already highly recommended them to family and friends. "
16 October 2018Olivia
25-35 years old"Absolute Advice has been incredibly helpful for me. They have exceeded all expectations, been extremely professional, patient, and overall, just wonderful to work with. I have, and will continue to recommend them to friends and family. "
22 October 2018Karen
66-75 years old"After my first meeting with Ashleigh at Absolute Advice I felt confident. He reviewed my Superannuation and then alerted me to all the tax benefits that I was not receiving. My tax savings have been substantial. Ashleigh has also helped me with the purchase of property. He guided me through all the necessary steps, and organised help with finance. I have found his advice to be very sound."
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Key information
- Category
- Saving
- Investing
- Superannuation
- Life Insurance
- Pension
- Life stage
- Starting Out
- Mid-Career
- Established
- Retiring
- Winding Down
- Financial plan produced?
- Yes
- Fee structure
- One-Time Fee
- Transaction Fees
- Fees Based On Value of Assets
- Is there a free trial?
- No
- Customer support
- Phone
- FAQ
- Date founded
- 2014
- Company website
- Visit site
Start using Absolute Advice
How it works
Absolute’s mission is to reduce advice fees, so you can grow your wealth quicker and retire earlier. Our simple service results in advice fees that are a fraction of the cost of traditional advice. Clients from any location in Australia can sign-up online at a time convenient to them, saving time and money. Professionally constructed active portfolios are applied to all super, pension and investment accounts. Portfolios are personalised to match your needs and risk profile. Smart portfolio management combines real people, advanced technology and active rebalancing. Portfolio reviews are proactive and ongoing rather than the traditional once/twice a year.
- Category
- Saving
- Investing
- Superannuation
- Life Insurance
- Pension
- Type of help
- Targeted Advice
- Where can I get this?
- Online
- Are there any other availability restrictions?
- Available to all Australian Citizens living in Australia. If you are an Australian citizen not in Australia you will require a power of attorney in Australia and an Australian mailing address & mobile number.
- Services Offered
-
- Will I learn what type of risk taker I am?
- Yes
- Will it produce a financial plan?
- Yes
- What types of investments are available?
- Shares
Unlisted Managed Funds - How many investment portfolio options are available?
- 65 risk profiles, 390 portfolios (6/risk profile)
- Where can I invest?
- Australia
- International
- Who manages my investments?
- Absolute Advice
- In whose name are investments held?
- Professional Custodian
- Is there professional research available on the investment options?
- Yes
- Will it allow me to trade automatically?
- No
- Will it automatically rebalance my portfolio?
- Yes
- Will it provide reports on my investment performance?
- Yes
- Cash management account
- Yes
- Automated alerts and updates
- Yes
- Can I access other professional help through this service?
- Accounting
- Mortgage Broking
- On which platform can I use this?
- Computer
- Tablet
- Smartphone
- Account opening & closing
-
- How do I create an account?
- Online
- Account opening speed
- 30-45 minutes
- Will it capture my personal financial information automatically?
- No
- Will I be asked questions about my situation?
- Complex (> 5 questions)
- How fast can I get my invested money back?
- > 3 Days
Who it's for
- Accessable by
- Myself
- Life stage
- Starting Out
- Mid-Career
- Established
- Retiring
- Winding Down
- Type of customer
- Consumer
- Advice stage
- Define Where I Need Help
Define My Goals & Objectives
Assess My Financial Situation
Build Financial Plan
Implement Financial Plan
Review My Progress
Multiple Stages - What is the minimum amount I have to invest?
- $15,000
- What is the minimum amount I have to be earning?
- No minimum
- Customer service & support
-
- Is there general financial education information provided?
- No
- Customer support
- Phone
- FAQ
- Who do I complain to as a last resort?
- Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA)
What it costs
- Fee structure
- One-Time Fee
- Transaction Fees, Fees Based on Value of Assets
- Minimum contract period
- Not Applicable
- Free Trial
- No
- Payment method
- Cash Management Account
Is it legitimate & secure
- Trading name
- Absolute Advice Pty Ltd
- Who owns the company
- Ashleigh Swayn & Tanya Musgrave
- Who runs the business
- Ashleigh Swayn & Tanya Musgrave
- Date founded
- 2014
- Number of staff
- 2
- Security & Regulatory Compliance
-
- Will it verify my identity?
- Online
- Will it send me a confirmation security number to sign-up?
- Yes
- Are my records destroyed when I leave?
- No
- Is there detailed documentation about the product?
- Yes
- What company holds the financial license?
- Fortnum Private Wealth Ltd
- Financial Services Guide?
- Yes
Contact Information
- Website
- Visit website
- Send email
- Phone Number
- 02 8012 0518
- Address
- 2907, 68 Market Street, Sydney NSW 2000
- Social Media
Start using Absolute Advice
David
46-55 years old"I recently reviewed my Superannuation performance and was not happy overall. Having known Ashleigh for a long time I decided to request Absolute do a review of my situation. They helped set up new Super and Insurance Policies that suited my circumstances and did a lot of work to determine what I was after in this regard, and to ensure the products that were offered were appropriate for me. Despite the fact I had a few issues they helped me get the policies set up without any problems. Communication was, and is still always fast, personal and professional. I could not recommend Absolute highly enough. I am very comfortable knowing that my affairs are being looked after by a Professional Team who are always available to assist with anything I need. My relationship with Absolute will be growing into the future. A future I know is more secure for using their services."
05 Oct 2018Customer opinions
george
75+ years old"George 2481"
05 Oct 2018Customer opinions
Nicola
46-55 years old"Tanya and Ashleigh have helped me not only with investing my super but with organising my finances. They are very professional and prompt with any queries that I may have. I feel they are attentive and interested in me as a client, which can be hard to find nowadays. "
05 Oct 2018Customer opinions
Desiree
46-55 years old"Absolute cleaned up a bunch of old super funds I had. They also calculated the right levels of life insurance I needed and then put it all place. Ashleigh and Tanya are very approachable and were very helpful in setting up my future financial interests. "
06 Oct 2018Customer opinions
Joanne
46-55 years old"Absolute Advice are fantastic. They explain things in detail so it's easy to understand. Very communicative and offer great support. I would highly recommend them to my friends and have done so. "
06 Oct 2018Customer opinions
Judith
75+ years old"Ashleigh has been my financial adviser for over 20 years. He has always given me good advice particularly over the 15 years since my husband passed away. I am confident with his knowledge and experience and the advice has given me. He is always available to answer any questions I may have and takes the time to ensure that I understand all the implications of his advice."
06 Oct 2018Customer opinions
Troy
36-45 years old"Absolute was a simple but smart solution for our super and life insurances. When you add in the easy to use online sign up process, low fee structure and pro-active portfolio reviews it's a great result for us. Highly recommend. "
06 Oct 2018Customer opinions
Alexander
66-75 years old"Ashleigh is a personable and competent Financial Adviser who is always willing to "go that extra mile". He is up to date on issues relating to portfolio management and aims to ensure the optimal outcomes are achievable."
06 Oct 2018Customer opinions
Terry
66-75 years old"I am very happy with my financial planning arrangement. I like the flexibility of being able contact my advisers anytime, no matter where in the world I am or they are. The service is fantastic and so is the communication. I always know that they will return my call if they are not available immediately. I have referred other clients in the past and will continue to do so."
06 Oct 2018Customer opinions
jane
75+ years old"I would recommend Absolute Advice. They have excellent support services and options. Their ongoing assistance with advice would definitely let me recommend them to friends."
06 Oct 2018Customer opinions
Pater & Maggie
66-75 years old"Myself and my husband have known Ashleigh for nineteen years, when we were running our own small business and now as we have retired. Over the years we have sought assistance with the financial aspects of running our own business, information for tax compliance and financial investments. With Ashleigh's knowledge and experience, I felt the advice provided was the best suited to our needs., Now we are retired we have felt the need to engage more frequently with Ashleigh and Tanya to explain more clearly the complexities of Centrelink and incomes stream etc and they are readily available. We have complete confidence in the ongoing information and advice that Ashleigh and Tanya provide."
07 Oct 2018Customer opinions
Pam
66-75 years old"Absolute has been my accountant/advisor for many years and I have nothing but praise for their handling of my affairs. Very pleasant to work with and it is worth knowing that I can put my trust in them for all that they do for me."
07 Oct 2018Customer opinions
Warwick
36-45 years old"Absolute advide is very easy to do highly recommend, im very happy and will be recommending to others , thanks absolute advice , Regards Warwick "
07 Oct 2018Customer opinions
Iain
36-45 years old"Ashleigh took the time to work out exactly what i needed and made me feel comfortable with my decisions. Would highly recommend his services to anyone wanting to secure their financial future."
07 Oct 2018Customer opinions
Graham
56-65 years old""As an Absolute Advice customer I find them quite good, their service is always valued. I have already recommended them to friends.""
07 Oct 2018Customer opinions
Ian
75+ years old"As a Pension Fund investor, I have been using advice from Absolute Advice for several years, as well as employing the advice of one of the principals, for many years before that. I have found the Advice to be very professional, inciteful, well targeted, and of good reliable value. The principles really know this business and are straight shooters. I have recommended Absolute Advice in the past and I will have no hesitation in making further recommendations in the future."
07 Oct 2018Customer opinions
Peter
56-65 years old"Excellent service with good investment suggestions. Quick to reply to questions. Would definitely recommend it to others. "
08 Oct 2018Customer opinions
Lisa
46-55 years old"Absolute Advice is a terrific service. The team are easy to work with and extremely helpful. I highly recommend them. "
08 Oct 2018Customer opinions
Adrian
46-55 years old"Absolute Advice is easy to use & has met all our expectations. The level of service & support that we receive from Absolute Advice is exceptional. I have & will continue to recommend Absolute Advice to friends. Very satisfied customers. Thank you."
08 Oct 2018Customer opinions
Avinash
25-35 years old"I’ve worked with the founders of Absolute for many years and was also one of their first clients. Absolute's solution provided a pretty good improvement over my previous super fund. They also reviewed my life insurances and I’m much happier with the new policies. I was overseas when this all went on, so the online setup and digital communication was perfect for me. Highly recommend Absolute."
09 Oct 2018Customer opinions
Trudy
46-55 years old"So pleased to meet a professional team that knows the business and has your best interest to heart. The team is always looking out for ways to make our investments stronger and more profitable."
10 Oct 2018Customer opinions
Juliet
25-35 years old"Absolute Advise have been incredible to deal with and have made managing our finances a dream. They clearly explained all available options and tailored solutions to best fit our needs. I would highly recommend Absolute Advice to anyone looking for a trustworthy company to help you navigate this sector of your life."
11 Oct 2018Customer opinions
Christine
36-45 years old"Absolute Advice has always exceeded my expectations. I would highly recommend to my friends and others. The customer support options were easy to use and navigate. It makes this part of life easier which is something we all need!"
11 Oct 2018Customer opinions
Cathy
46-55 years old"My husband and I were extremely pleased with the assistance provided by Absolute Advice, having commenced the process quite wary about financial advice services. At every step of the way, while we were negotiating a complex set of issues, they were exceptionally responsive and at every turn, provided astute advice and relieved our concerns. I have already highly recommended them to family and friends. "
16 Oct 2018Customer opinions
Olivia
25-35 years old"Absolute Advice has been incredibly helpful for me. They have exceeded all expectations, been extremely professional, patient, and overall, just wonderful to work with. I have, and will continue to recommend them to friends and family. "
22 Oct 2018Customer opinions
Karen
66-75 years old"After my first meeting with Ashleigh at Absolute Advice I felt confident. He reviewed my Superannuation and then alerted me to all the tax benefits that I was not receiving. My tax savings have been substantial. Ashleigh has also helped me with the purchase of property. He guided me through all the necessary steps, and organised help with finance. I have found his advice to be very sound."
22 Oct 2018Customer opinions
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