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What does a Financial Planner actually do?

Writer: Brett GrockeBrett Grocke

There are often misconceptions surrounding the role of a financial planner and how they can help you achieve financial freedom.



When asked what I do for a living, and I answer 'Financial Planner', I often hear, "oh, so you're an accountant; can you do my taxes?" in response. While I can't do their taxes, I can do my best to dispel the misconceptions about my profession.


A financial planner assists clients in reaching their life goals by helping them plan and invest for their future. I quickly learned that everybody's future ambitions and achievements are unique. For some people, reaching financial security is the most important; others put a much greater emphasis on attainable lifestyles - such as owning a beachside shack, driving the latest car or holidaying overseas each year (think sailing the Greek Islands)!


When seeing a financial planner, we may cover such topics as cash flow planning, superannuation, investments and income/life insurance, which on the face of it, aren't particularly exciting. However, these financial devices can help you get what you want in life and provide a vital backup in worst-case scenarios. All so you can do what you want, when you want and get off the hamster wheel!


Whether clients are buying their first home, starting a family, clearing the nest or examining Maldives real estate for retirement options, their individual goals will always look different. My job as a financial planner is to work with clients to get them where they want to go and achieve their goals.


Give Prosperity Wealth + Advice a call to discuss where you want to go with your financial future.


 
 
 

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Financial Advice is provided by Brett Grocke Authorised Representative No. 1238827 and Prosperity Wealth + Advice Pty Ltd ACN 649 470 646 Corporate Authorised Representative No 1286740 of InterPrac Financial Planning Pty Ltd (AFSL 246638). Credit Advice is provided By Brett Grocke Authorised Credit Representative No. 537255 and of Interprac Finance Services Pty Ltd (ACL 388051).

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