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What are the pros and cons of ethical investing?

Here we discuss some of the pros and cons of ethical investing, so you can work out if it’s the right approach for you.

How to invest in a socially responsible way

Find out how you can invest in an ethical and socially responsible way that is aligned with your core values.

How to invest in property if you can’t afford a house

Australian’s love property and owning a home is the great Australian dream. But how do you invest in property if you can’t afford a house? Find out some options that may work for you.

How to live off a single income

Whether you’re going on maternity leave, looking after elderly parents or pursuing your own business, a little bit of planning before dropping to a single income will go a long way. Here are some ideas to help make the transition smoother.

How much maternity leave can you afford to take?

If you’re expecting, or plan to start a family in the near future, here’s how to figure out how much time you can take off work.

Should you buy a property in a trust or your own name?

While trusts offer protection and flexibility, there are downsides to consider as well. Find out if buying a property in a trust is right for you.

What to do if you’ve been made redundant

Redundancy can be stressful, especially with the contracted job market and uncertainty from COVID-19. While you may be feeling quite powerless, there are things you can do to feel more in control of your situation.

6 ways to make money fast

Living pay to pay, drowning in debt or landed with a massive bill you cannot pay? Here are some ideas to help you make money fast.

The 3 main reasons you might be selected for an ATO audit

The last thing anyone wants is to be audited by the ATO when submitting their tax return. Find out how to reduce the likelihood of it happening to you.

Can a tax accountant actually help you get a larger refund?

Australians take pride in doing things themselves. But a professional tax accountant could save you hundreds of thousands of dollars.

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Our response to limit the spread of COVID-19

As COVID-19 continues to spread, we would like to take a moment to let you know what Financial Spectrum is doing to respond.

While we haven’t been directly affected with any confirmed cases, we are taking all reasonable precautions to remain safe.Our priorities are:

Keep our staff and clients safe
Stay fully operational in our service delivery and continuing to manage your financial affairs
Play our part in minimising the impact on our community against the spread of COVID-19

Financial Spectrum has the technology, infrastructure and systems to continue business as usual remotely and our staff will now be working from home.

You should notice no change to our service, with the exception that we are encouraging our clients to meet via video call, rather than face to face, unless requested. We will be contacting all clients with meetings booked over the next two weeks with instructions for a video call.This is an evolving situation and we will continue to monitor developments. We will keep you informed of any material changes to our approach.

These are unprecedented times and we understand that many of you will be feeling unsettled about your finances. We would like to assure you that we are open for business and are here to help you. If you don’t have a meeting booked but would like one, or if you have questions, please contact us at info@financialspectrum.com.au or on
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Financial Spectrum - Financial Planners Sydney

5.0

Based on 13 reviews

Sarah Keenan

02:11 31 Jul 19

We've been using Financial Spectrum for a few years after they were recommended by a friend in the finance industry. Brenton, Thomas, Alan and the rest of the team are very thorough, efficient, knowledgeable, ethical, genuine and lovely to deal with. All parts of our financial lives are sorted from superannuation and insurance through to the finance of our businesses.

Allison Heller

04:41 15 Oct 18

Brenton is a smart, savvy and friendly advisor who has worked closely with me to understand my financial drivers and aspirations, and to create a whole new financial trajectory for my future during the past three years.

Rebecca Hanifin

04:55 20 Sep 18

Brenton genuinely cares about his clients. He’s the first adviser that I’ve met that’s taken the time to get to know me and understand my goals, challenges, hopes and fears. He’s very empathetic and there isn’t much I haven’t shared with him! Brenton was able to help me with everything I needed, including developing an investment strategy, switching my super to a fund with lower fees, putting insurances in place to protect my son and I, establishing my will and estate plan and changing my business structure to reduce my tax obligations. Thanks to Brenton, all of the financial tasks that have been hanging over my head for years are now all sorted and it feels great! I have so much more clarity and confidence about my current financial position, what I can achieve in the future and what I need to do to get there.

Michael P

23:41 11 Sep 18

Was sceptical at first but was extremely pleased with every part of my experience. All the staff were friendly and helpful especially Hanna. The planner, Brenton was very knowledgeable and made everything easy for me with little finance knowledge able to understand. Highly recommend for everyone!

Michael Burton

06:33 16 Jul 18

We have been clients of Brendon for over a year now and how our lives have changed. Previously we could see no possible way we would be able to retire comfortably and be debt free, but Brendon gave us a road map to get to that point in four years. Twelve months after committing to follow the his road map to retirement we are on course to our retirement. Thank your once again mate you have given us our lives back.

Terry Stuchfield

07:33 30 Apr 18

If you want a knowledgeable and honest financial advisor you can trust, I recommend you talk to Brenton Tong of Financial Spectrum. About four years ago when I was considering retiring I needed someone to review our financial situation and tell me if we had enough funds to retire. I searched for a financial advisor that was charging a fee for service rather than taking commission for products sold. My search came up with Financial Spectrum and I have been impressed with Brenton and his team ever since.

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