Financial Planning Services
At Compass Financial Advisers, we specialise in wealth management through a suite of service offerings. Located in Canberra, we are able to help you navigate your financial security with the aim to provide you with peace of mind. Are you on the right track? What can you do to improve your outcomes? A Financial Plan would provide you with peace of mind and timeframes around retirement as well as options to consider to make this look more positive. We understand that everyone is different, that’s why we take pride in ensuring our clients receive the highest quality of service, tailored to their individual needs and circumstances. With extensive experience in the Financial Services industry, we provide advice across the following:
Strategies
Retirement Planning
There are various ways to set up an ongoing retirement income. Our products can help you structure and administer your retirement savings in a way that suits you best. We will calculate and evaluate your current financial position and track your progress towards retirement. This involves comparing your current financial status against your stated goals to ensure you are on the right path. We will provide a clear picture of what retiring in a few years looks like based on your current trajectory. We help you to better understand your financial trajectory and have a clear pathway to retirement. There could be many options available now that can positively impact this outcome. Essentially, this kind of financial plan would provide peace of mind, timeframes around retirement, and options to consider to make your retirement outlook more positive.
Investment
Investing can offer several benefits that can help you achieve your financial goals. You can make money on your money. Generates Additional Income: Investing in quality investments can earn you extra income. Reduces The Risk of Loss: Diversified investments can help mitigate risks. Helps Save on Taxes: Certain investments can provide tax benefits. Compounding and Risk-Return Tradeoff: Smart investing may allow your money to outpace inflation and increase in value due to the power of compounding and the risk-return tradeoff. Investing can be an effective way to put your money to work and potentially build wealth. It can mean additional income and opportunities to grow your future wealth.
Superannuation
For many Australians, superannuation ends up being their most valuable asset for retirement. Regardless of your age or where you are in life, it’s never too early to start making your super work harder for your dream retirement. It’s important to know how your super is invested and whether you prefer low fees or you are looking for high returns, it may be hard to achieve both! Some things to look into: You could consider less conservative investments, consolidating accounts, finding lost super, reviewing your super and it’s investments. You could take advantage of low-income superannuation tax offset, make voluntary contributions, make spouse contributions, Maybe consider a transition to retirement strategy. Remember, the tax and super systems are complex and subject to change, and everyone’s financial situation is different. So, before making any major changes, we would be more than happy to help you make the right decisions at the right time.
Self-Managed Super Funds (SMSF)
We can help you with all aspects of a self-managed super fund. Whether you’re looking to buy a property or invest elsewhere we can make sure your SMSF is compliant.
Cash Flow
We can get you on track by helping you manage your cash flow, potentially saving thousands of dollars through more efficient management of your personal finances. We can help you think about how you can reduce your debt and ensure that you don’t pay more tax than you need to.
Debt Management
Knowing how to manage your debt can help you take control and secure your financial future. We can help you put a debt management plan in place and understand the difference between good and bad debt.
Insurance Services
Personal insurance helps keep your financial plan on track against life’s mishaps. Insurance can provide a cost-effective method of providing personal wealth protection and can help you protect your family and yourself if you die prematurely or suffer an illness, medical crisis or injury.
Strategies
Income Protection
Income Protection Insurance will provide up to 70% of your income as a monthly benefit, after a specified waiting period, when sickness or injury prevents you from working. Income protection insurance benefits can be used to meet your ongoing living expenses whilst unable to work.
Life insurance
Life Insurance will provide a lump sum to the beneficiary or policy owner in the event of the death of the life insured or if the life insured is diagnosed with a terminal illness and is not expected to survive usually for more than 12 to 24 months.
Trauma & Critical Illness
Trauma insurance provides a lump sum payment if you are diagnosed with a specified medical condition like cancer, heart attack, stroke or require heart bypass surgery.
Total & Permanent Disability (TPD)
TPD insurance pays a lump sum if you become totally or permanently disabled due to illness or injury. Typically this means that you are unable to work again in your prior occupation or any other occupation that you are qualified to do.
Shareholder Protection
Shareholder protection insurance provides a form of succession planning for your business if a business owner passes away. It funds the buyout of the estate.
Business Expenses Cover
Business expense cover is a type of income protection that helps to pay for your business expenses if you can’t work due to sickness or injury. It is ideally suited to small businesses with up to five employees.
Claims Management
If you ever need to make an insurance claim, we're here to help. Our claims management service supports you through the process, from lodging the claim to liaising with your insurer and following it through to a timely outcome, so you're not navigating it alone at a difficult time. This is a paid service, separate from our financial planning advice. Full details are outlined in our Claims Management Service agreement (CMSA). If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to get in touch, we're happy to talk it through.
Not sure where to start?
Every situation is different, and the right combination of these strategies depends on your goals, timeframe and circumstances. Book a free initial conversation and we'll help you work out what actually applies to you.