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Market commentary on events, changes and trends in the Australian Financial planning industry. Observations, Ideas and Opinion from the team with 20 years experience.

Advice Matters | August 2024

Advice Matters | August 2024

Welcome to our August Edition of Advice Matters. News & Views Industry Trends Financial Advice Industry Jobs Industry Service Reviews Read Advice Matters August 2024 Edition Recent PostsAllAFSL Self LicensingFinancial PlanningHR StrategyLong ReadsMarket Updates & CommentaryMarketingPractice ManagementRecruitmentTalentTechnology Advice Matters | August 2024Market Updates & CommentaryAdvice Matters | August 2024Welcome to our August Edition of Advice Matters.…

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ADVICE MARKET – REMUNERATION UPDATE | Q3-2024

ADVICE MARKET – REMUNERATION UPDATE | Q3-2024

$155k-165K Average Adviser Salary Package Supply Overall is rated GOOD Top motivator for Advisers is long term stability Top pain point for Advisers is Admin EXECUTIVE, PRACTICE MANAGEMENT & COMPLIANCE CEO / General Manager $180 – $250K Practice Manager $120 – $180k Operations (Compliance) Manager $110 – $150k Variable with size of practice, revenue, number…

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Industry Insights – Advice Efficiencies with Kelly O’Brien

Industry Insights – Advice Efficiencies with Kelly O’Brien

R2A recently sat down with Kelly O’Brien from the Entireti Licensee to discuss current trends in practice management. With a background as a Practice Manager in an IFA business, and now a Licensee Practice Manager with Entireti we asked what are her top 5 ‘must haves’ for an advice practice? Generous with her knowledge, she…

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Success Story – Financial Planning Practice succession plan

Success Story – Financial Planning Practice succession plan

The future is clear and his passion for advice has returned SUCCESS STORY FOR A FINANCIAL PLANNING PRACTICE with a built-in SUCCESSION PLAN BACK FROM THE BRINK…. Several years ago, a self employed Adviser well known to me suggested he was getting out of advice and selling his business after a twenty year career. Exhausted,…

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Inflation Outstrips Financial Adviser Salaries

Inflation Outstrips Financial Adviser Salaries

R2A takes a brief look at the numbers and asks what the consequences are and why inflation outstrips Financial Adviser Salaries since 2000. Comparing data from when we started recruitment in the financial planning industry, Financial Adviser salaries have slipped 20% in real terms over the past two decades. Advice Costs up, ASIC Fees up,…

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In-Boarding Solutions for Financial Advisers

In-Boarding Solutions for Financial Advisers

R2A provides guidance and business connections for In-Boarding Solutions for Financial Advisers. Why consider in-boarding? More time to spend with clients More time to spend with family and friends More time for your hobbies Stop doing all the things you hate Continue servicing your existing clients Engage with new clients and Focus just on being…

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Starting a Financial Advice Business – 5 Must Haves

Starting a Financial Advice Business – 5 Must Haves

There is a lot to consider when starting any business, and you’ve probably got some great ideas in mind. Starting a Financial Advice Business should be fun and exciting! Without going into detail, we recommend these 5 must haves for Starting a Financial Advice Business Our 5 Must Haves for Starting a Financial Advice Business…

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