ADVICE TO HELP YOU GET AHEAD
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A Little July Reflection
January may be famous for fresh starts, but by February many New Year's resolutions have already lost momentum. July, on the other hand, offers something a little different.
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Client Success Story
What does it look like when nine years of small, consistent steps finally click into place? We share a hypothetical client story about looking back, seeing real progress, and walking into the new financial year with confidence rather than anxiety.
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Client Success Story
A workplace injury led David to a TPD claim he almost didn't make. Here's how one conversation gave him and Margaret real peace of mind.
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EOFY Pension Planning: Avoiding Common Superannuation Pitfalls
For many retirees with a Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF), pension payments are designed to operate smoothly throughout the year. Once regular drawings are established, it is easy to assume everything is running exactly as intended. However, EOFY is an important reminder that SMSF pension arrangements still require regular monitoring and review.
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Fight MND/ Big Freeze 2026
Every King's Birthday weekend, thousands take the plunge at the MCG in the name of a cause that touches more Australians than most realise. We look at the story behind the Big Freeze, the legacy of Neale Daniher, and why having the right financial plan in place matters when life takes an unexpected turn.
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Future Focus: Australians are wealthy - why don’t we feel it?
Future Focus: Australians are wealthy - why don’t we feel it? High net worth doesn’t always translate into financial flexibility.
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Potential ‘missteps’ with excess concessional contributions
The SMSF sector is once again grappling with the unintended consequences of contribution missteps, with advisers warning that overlooked excess concessional contributions and shifting TSB thresholds are pushing more trustees into compliance trouble.
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Reversionary pension vs BDBN - which one is better?
Advisers are discovering that the "default reversion" and the "later Binding Death Benefit Nomination" don't automatically override one another, and the wrong structure can lock in an outcome the client never intended.
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SMSF auditor compliance focus for 2026-27
The ATO has told SMSF auditors that its 2026–27 program focuses on evidence, market valuations, audit quality and auditor obligations.
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Speed Date with Chris!
We've asked some quick, light-hearted questions to give you a glimpse into their personalities, passions, and approach to financial planning. From what inspires them to their favourite meal, you'll discover why they're dedicated to helping you achieve financial success, with a few surprises along the way!
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Speed Date with Jana!
In this edition of Speed Dating with Vostro, we find out what inspired Jana to get into Financial Planning, what his favourite food is, who his dream dinner team would be, among other fun facts.
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Speed Date with Sam
In this week's Speed Date with Vostro, we sit down with Sam, our Managing Partner and Private Client Adviser, to find out what inspired him to become an adviser to his go-to meal (hint: it involves an open fire and a splash of limoncello), Sam opens up with a few laughs and some genuine surprises along the way. We also uncover what's sitting on his bucket list, and it might just involve a soccer pitch or two.