Do you have some questions?
How do I know if you are the right person to help me?
At Divorce Financial Planner, we offer a 1 hour meeting at a reasonable fee to potential clients. This meeting is an opportunity for us to meet each other and to see if we are the right people to help you. At the meeting you will have the opportunity to ask us questions about our business and find out how we might be able to help you.
Are you an independent adviser?
We hold our own Australian Financial Services License and are independently owned and operated. This means we are not affiliated with any financial institutions or product providers. The fees we charge are based on the work we do for you, including the complexity of your situation and the level of advice and support you need. We do not receive commissions from investment products.
How do I know if you are qualified to give financial advice?
Our advisers at PetersMcKeown are authorized under our Australian Financial Services License to provide advice. Our advisers are degree qualified or studying towards that qualification. The principals, Warren McKeown and Tricia Peters are Certified Financial Planners™ and our advisers are all members of the Financial Planning Association of Australia. The principals are also financial planning academics and authors of a financial planning text book.
How much will your services cost and will you receive commissions from my investments?
We have always been a fee for service business and do not receive commissions from investment product providers. Everyone’s situation is different and the fees we charge you will depend upon your circumstances. Our advice and ongoing service fees are based on the level of complexity and amount of support you will need. We will advise you of our fees when we meet and prior to undertaking any work for you.
I don’t know anything about investing how will I know where to invest my funds for my future?
We take the worry out of the investment decision by making investment recommendations that are tailored to your personal situation and needs. We take the time to talk to you about what you need to make sure our recommendations are appropriate for you. We take the time to sit with you to explain or recommendations and to give you the opportunity to ask as many questions as you need to, until you feel confident that the investments recommended are right for you.
How will I know that I am on track to meet my financial objectives?
We set you on the path to meet your long-term goals and objectives and steer you in the right direction along the way. We will meet with you annually to check that your financial plan and investment strategy remain relevant in the light of changing circumstances, and changing economic and legislative condition. We provide you with quarterly reports on how your investments are performing and are available to talk to you about any concerns you have.
Do you provide all the professional services I will need?
As your financial adviser, we will co-ordinate all the services you need to keep your financial plan on track. We work with a network of trusted professionals such as tax agents, accountants and lawyers and will let you know if we feel you would benefit from their services. We act as the hub for all the advice you need to ensure your financial well-being.
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WHAT DO CLIENTS SAY?
"I was completely overwhelmed at the clear and concise explanation of management – and found their advice and knowledge to be of greatest value."
"Extremely valuable. I had no idea of my overall future directions before meeting with you. After our discussion, I felt very relieved to be able to look forward with more confidence."
"Invaluable. Peters McKeown provided advice particular to my specific circumstances, to allow for long-term investment of a portion of my limited funds, as well as reasonable flexible access to money given mine and my children’s unpredictable circumstances."
"Very valuable they provide comprehensive services to manage the funds that I have. I find their approach ethical taking into account my personal needs and always responsive despite my limited funds."