Tailored Advice
Tailored Advice is a comprehensive financial plan, custom made to suit your individual needs. It is your strategic road map to get you from where you are today, to financial independence.
STEP 1
Initial Consult
Complete a brief questionnaire to outline your financial goals and circumstances. Following this, schedule your Initial Consultation via Zoom or phone, where we’ll explore your objectives and unique situation in detail.
STEP 2
Quote for Advice
Receive a written quote detailing the scope and cost of creating your tailored Financial Plan, ensuring complete transparency.
STEP 3
Financial Plan
Your personalised Financial Plan will be developed as a roadmap to financial independence. Once it’s ready, we’ll present it to you and thoroughly discuss the strategies and recommendations.
STEP 4
Implementation
Once you have had time to consider the advice in detail, and all questions have been answered, it is time to implement the proposed strategies. Ongoing advice may be offered, or it may be a self-directed journey.
THE PROCESS
Your roadmap to financial independence starts here.
Step 1
Initial Consultation
Complete a brief questionnaire to outline your financial goals and circumstances. Following this, schedule your Initial Consultation via Zoom or phone, where we’ll explore your objectives and unique situation in detail.
Step 2
Quote for Advice
Receive a written quote detailing the scope and cost of creating your tailored Financial Plan, ensuring complete transparency.
Step 3
Advice Presentation
Your personalised Financial Plan will be developed as a roadmap to financial independence. Once it’s ready, we’ll present it to you and thoroughly discuss the strategies and recommendations.
Step 4
Implementation
Once you have had time to consider the advice in detail and all questions have been answered, it is time to implement the proposed strategies. From there, ongoing advice may be offered, or it may be a self-directed plan.
Areas of Advice
Investing
Build investments to generate passive income so work becomes a choice and not an obligation.
Destroy Debt
Modern slaves aren't in chains, they're in debt! Destroy your debt to free up cash flow and start building wealth.
Money Mindset
There is a huge emotional and habitual aspect to money and by incorporating that into your financial plan, you're much more likely to succeed.
Cash Flow
Understanding your cash flow is understanding where your money is currently going and making adjustments accordingly.
Life Insurance
Life throws some curve balls so if you have debts and dependants then you need to protect yourself financially.
Super
Super is a great retirement system that unfortunately isn't very well understood. Take control of your super and maximise it's potential.
Small Business Owners
Small business owners tend to put all their time, effort and money into their business. Build a plan that also grows your personal assets in congruity with your business.
Retirement Planning
Retire on your own terms with enough passive income from investments to replace your earned income.
Tax Planning
Tax is a necessary evil but with the right tax planning you can reduce your tax liability and use the money to build your own wealth.
Property
Property is a great asset class that has many unique characteristics. At a minimum you should own the roof over your head.
Ethical Investing
Ethical investing is about avoiding socially and environmentally irresponsible companies and focusing on good.
Estate Planning
Don't leave your loved ones with a financial burden on their hands. Put in place a sound estate plan for when you're gone.
Education Funding
Secure your child's future with a tailored education funding strategy. We help you plan and invest effectively to cover school or university costs.
Wealth Transfer
Ensure your legacy is preserved with a strategic wealth transfer plan. We help you efficiently pass on your assets to the next generation.
Emergency Planning
We all hope for the best, but it's essential to prepare for the unexpected. A well-structured emergency plan provides financial security and peace of mind.
Financial Modelling to optimise your strategy
Get clear on the numbers that will get you from where you are now to financial independence—without unnecessary risk or complexity.
Frequently Asked Questions
When putting together a financial plan, STRATEGY ALWAYS COMES FIRST!
Your strategy is your financial roadmap – the steps you will take on your path to financial independence. This will be the biggest driver behind achieving your financial goals.
Once you have your strategy in place, you then need the right tools to implement the strategy. The tools are the financial products and investments you adopt.
As licensed advisers, we will recommend the products and investments which we believe best suit your needs. Importantly, we are not aligned with any specific product providers, removing any potential product bias.
We have tools to model your financial position. This allows us to compare different strategies to understand the impact they may on your cash flow and net asset position over time.
By modelling your situation we can put together a Financial Plan which is projected to best achieve your financial goals and quantify the impact of our advice.
If you need a hand deciding whether or not Tailored Financial Advice is suitable for you then consider the following…
- Are you at a crossroad with your finances and not sure which path to take.
- Do you want to do more with your money but not sure how.
- Are you time poor and don’t have time to effectively manage the finances yourself.
- Do you have a burning desire to achieve financial independence
Tailored Financial Advice is not for everyone…
- We tell it how it is. For the process to work, you need to accept constructive criticism.
- Improving your financial position often involves changing your habits. You must be willing to change.
- We get paid by charging you a fee. If you’re not willing to pay a fee for advice, check out our free resources including our YouTube channel, Financial Calculators and Strategy Library.
No, we work with clients across Australia remotely through the use of integrated technology.
Yes, where appropriate we may offer ongoing advice.
Under this arrangement we will assist you to update your Financial Plan as and when your situation changes. We will also assist you to manage your investments inline with our Investment Philosophy.
The cost of the Initial Consultation is $110. This is payable upon booking and will be credited towards your fee if you decide to proceed with formal advice.
The cost to prepare and present your formal advice strategy, depends on the complexity and scope of the advice. As a rough guide, our median fee is $3,800.
Post the consultation, you will be provided with a Quote for Advice which outlines a fixed fee to prepare your financial strategy.
See what others are saying
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Stephen Watt2 April 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We’ve had a great experience working with Brad as our financial planner. He’s incredibly knowledgeable, trustworthy, and genuinely has our best interests at heart. We're in the middle stages of our life, and Brad has helped us make smart, long-term decisions to set up a secure future for our kids. His advice is clear and easy to follow, and we always walk away from meetings feeling confident and informed. Highly recommend! Jessica Gough7 March 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. So useful and comprehensive - broke down everything really clearly and cut through jargon which I really needed! Michael Boughton6 March 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Brad has been helping my wife and me with our superannuation and retirement planning for over 10 years, and we couldn’t ask for a better person to guide us. He’s not only incredibly knowledgeable but also one of the most trustworthy and honest people you’ll ever meet. If you’re thinking about getting your super and retirement plans sorted, I can’t recommend Brad and his team highly enough. You’ll be in great hands! Katharine Haigh18 December 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This is our first time engaging a financial planner. Brad was helpful, friendly and above all knowledgeable about his business. He took the time to find out about us and what are future plans are. He was able to adapt to each idea within the meeting and guide us to making good decisions about our future needs. Will be using his services in the future Colin Lloyd28 October 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have been using Guided Investor for quite some time now and have dealt with Brad. He was easy to work with and explained every step of the process in laymen terms and was easy to follow. I wouldn't hesitate recommending Brad and Guided Investor for all of your financial advice. They work with you to achieve your goals in a no nonsense, professional and respectful manner. Donovan (DarkW)14 April 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I contacted at least four Financial Adviser firms before choosing the Guided Investor. The other firms follow a specific recipe which is not in line with my own requirements, and their corporate methodology makes one feel to be just a number. Brad was awesome to work with and did not force any products on me. He is a good listener, professional and provided expert advice suited to my situation. I would recommend Brad and his team if you require a more personal touch and current, relevant knowledge on the vast financial options out there. Denise Owen20 January 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great service, Brad has helped us to plan our retirement without needing to work til we’re 90! Having the very confusing world of finance and retirement planning explained clearly and at our pace was extremely helpful. We will certainly be regular customers 😊 Tammy Brankstone4 January 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Brad at the Guided Investor provided my husband and I with exceptional financial advice that will positively impact our financial strategy. He expertly guided us on optimising our superannuation, offering insightful recommendations for maximising its potential. Brad's personalised approach extended too planning for private schooling for our two boys, ensuring a tailored savings and investment strategy. His emphasis on portfolio diversification showcased a keen understanding of risk management, paving the way for future wealth creation. Brad's wealth of knowledge, clear communication, and dedication to our financial goals make him a standout advisor. Eoin Cuinn8 December 2023Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Working with Brad from Guided Investor has been an absolute pleasure. Coming from a reasonable knowledge base on the FP process, I felt listened to and respected across every step of the journey, with the end outcomes reflecting everything that was asked for and more. I would recommend Brad to anyone who is after some solid Financial Planning and Advise, regardless of what part of the journey they are on. Debra Meyer6 August 2023Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Highly recommend Brad, he is really easy to talk to and makes sure you understand everything along the way. I have so much more hope and a plan for retirement after all the advice.Load more
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