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Our new-look website is making it easier for clients to find information and news and easier for those new to FMD to meet our advisers, ...
In a month characterised by shifting sentiments and global economic resilience, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), at its second meeting for the year, opted ...
When the time comes for a loved one to move into aged care, there are lots of complex and emotional decisions to be made, not ...
Walt Disney famously had this advice for those striving to create a successful, long-term business “Do what you do so well that people will want ...
As households absorb the impact of 12 consecutive interest rate rises and a slowing economy, it’s increasingly clear the pain is not being felt evenly. ...
The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) recently partnered with Fidelity International to conduct research to measure the benefits and value of working with a ...
Most of us look forward to getting together with family to relax and unwind, not to have difficult conversations about how to care for aging ...
It’s that time of the year when we make new financial goals and promise to leave bad habits behind. Whether it’s failing to ...
Raising concerns when an elderly parent’s health or wellbeing at home is in decline, is one of the hardest conversations you’ll ever have ...
Being stuck at home in endless COVID-19 lockdowns has given many people time to think about their financial future, if new enquiries to our advisers ...
Being in the advice business for 20 years, we’ve learnt a lot about what motivates people to seek good advice, and how much bad advice ...
Evidence is mounting that pandemic pressures helped drive Australian divorce applications to their highest level in over a decade, as more people reevlauate their relationships ...
Every day we receive calls from clients facing a change of life circumstances that significantly impacts their finances. It could be unexpected career change or ...
Making financial decisions, particularly important, long-term decisions like buying a house, establishing an investment portfolio, or choosing the right time to retire, can be stressful ...
So much is unclear as we attempt to return to a new normal in Australia and around the world. Will we succeed in avoiding a ...
In the classic 90’s movie Groundhog Day, Bill Murray’s cynical weatherman, Phil, finds himself stuck in the same day repeatedly when he heads to ...
COVID-19 has upended how people in Australia and around the world work and live. Most of us are working from home, may have reduced income, ...
Useful links × Some useful website links relating to COVID-19 Australian Government Department of Health – facts and resources regarding COVID-19 Treasury – key economic response to COVID-19 ...
With job advertisements falling from their September 2022 peak and the economy slowing after rapid interest rate rises, more companies are expected to follow the likes ...
Welcome to our new FMD Team Members! 2019 was a big year for FMD with a number of significant changes, including our move to operating under ...
With one decade coming to an end and the roaring ‘20s about to begin, FMD was “Looking back to look forward” when more than 400 clients ...
The Australia Talks National Survey (fielded in July 2019) shed light on what Australians are most worried about. When presented with a list of 27 worry factors ...
Latest ASIC research adds to the growing body of evidence around the high value of financial advice. *Over 80% agreed that planning their financial future made ...
For information about scams directly related to the COVID-19 outbreak, see our regular update post. Most of us like to think we’re too smart ...
Super regulations are always changing - there have been 43 legislative and regulatory changes in Self-Managed Super alone in the last five years! (1) While super may ...
It’s always hard to take time away from the office and our clients, but once again we were reminded of the benefits of bringing ...
Whenever market volatility increases, concerned investors naturally want to know if they should do anything different to protect and maximise their wealth. As an investor ...
Most of us are managing more of our finances - and many other aspects of life - online and enjoy the convenience of using the ...
Most people believe there is a right time to seek financial advice – close to ‘retirement age,’ with a good amount of money to invest and ...
Updated on 4 June 2019: The information contained in this article is accurate for the financial year 2019-20 If your role has been made redundant, you don't ...
The Royal Commission continues to expose the poor conduct occurring in the banking and finance industry and we’re glad the Commission is giving a ...
How active management of your super investment builds wealth faster Building wealth sooner is the best way to live the lifestyle you've worked hard to ...
Many people are not aware of the full costs of buying a retirement village unit, particularly some of the extraordinary costs that only come into ...
Research shows 46% of employees worry about their finances and that worry can stop them achieving at work and feeling positive about their job. It's a ...
Could technology innovation and demographics be the best investment indicators in a uncertain world? Recently the Australian head of one of the most forward thinking ...
In September 2015 a study conducted by the Financial Planning Standards Board in association with the Financial Planning Association (FPA) found 70 per cent of Australians did ...
There are many moments in our lives where we find ourselves at financial cross-roads. At these times we become committed to being more disciplined about ...
It’s been 15 years in the making, but the vision which inspired FMD founders Greg Fagan, David Murray and Adam Davenport to build a relationship-driven, ...
More research is coming to light that raises serious questions about the long-term investment performance of self-managed super funds (SMSFs). Recent analysis reported in the ...
Australians have never been more spoilt for choice when it comes to managing superannuation to fund retirement, but these choices can be so overwhelming that ...
Over 40% of life insurance in Australia will be purchased online by 2021. The advertising is fierce and the market competitive but can you buy life insurance ...
There may not be a formula for creating health, wealth and happiness, but nearly two decades of providing personalised financial advice to clients across Melbourne, ...
Finding the right person to manage your finances can be a difficult and time-consuming process for many people. Understandably, your money and assets are vitally ...
A recent report by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission has highlighted an alarming number of Australians who may have purchased an unsuitable life insurance ...
In a relationship each individual brings something different to the table. We see couples everyday who have different attitudes toward how they deal with and ...
Wondering if self-managed super is for you? FMD Director and Financial Adviser, Mike Reynolds, answers common questions about SMSFs. Who is the ideal candidate for ...
We recently got talking about the reasons why people avoid seeking financial advice. Here are our top six. 1. You can do it yourself The thousands ...
Is it time to get a plan?The focus around the 14th Annual Financial Planning Week this year is aimed at educating Australians on what ...
The title 'financial adviser' is often misunderstood. This is partly because the title is used to describe advisers that work for - or are affiliated ...
Thanks to the Royal Commission into the banking and financial services industry, there is plenty of media coverage about the poor advice provided by some ...
With change on the horizon, early preparation and sound financial advice has never been more important to managing aged care with confidence. From July 1, 2014, changes ...
There’s no doubt a number of major economic shifts are impacting the outlook for professional and management careers in Australia. From the restructuring of ...
Despite online shopping becoming increasingly mainstream across the generational divide, some reluctance remains due to concerns about online security. Here are some tips for protecting ...
We’ve spent the last 12 years helping clients build, manage and protect their wealth and we look forward to remaining your trusted partner on the ...
