Preferred Financial Advice Partners

Mums On A Budget

Providing expert financial guidance to Mums on a Budget members

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We Create Financial Clarity & Choice

The financial challenges and responsibilities of raising a family can feel overwhelming. Our team of financial advisors are experienced at helping families. Our clients include single mothers, families saving to send their kids to private school, families looking for their first home, and families dealing with the challenges of budgeting and maternity leave.

Many Australian families need expert financial advice, but don’t know where to start, or where to find the right advice. That’s why we make our advice accessible to people at most stages of their financial journey – from starting out, all the way through to retirement.

We have a holistic approach, so many of our services may not be offered in isolation. Our 90 minute strategy session is completely free of cost or obligation, and will enable you to get a firm foundation in where you are now, and how you can get started.

Our holistic approach will:

Help you use your income and savings most effectively towards your long and short-term goals
Develop a roadmap to achieve your financial goals
Build a savings and investment plan that is tailored to your needs
Create strategies for your children’s education and expenses
Grow your wealth and help you create a legacy
Manage cashflow and balance priorities
Build-in a plan for your dream retirement

Our goal is to help you gain financial security and peace of mind so that you can focus on what matters most – your family.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Values

Our Values

Our people are passionate about what they do, and we bring an unbreakable standard of quality to our work. Why? Because it’s your money, and your future. We take that seriously.

That’s why we have identified the core values that are the foundation of how we treat each other and our clients.

We are real and welcoming: Real people, real conversations – we listen to understand and we work with you without judgement.

We are goal-focussed: Your goals are the priority in your financial plan.

We have genuine care for our clients and team: Making sure each person is looked after with integrity and kindness.

We take ownership: Our team genuinely believe in advice, and they take responsibility for providing exceptional service.

We are diligent and hardworking: We’re here to create real outcomes, and we go the extra mile when our clients need it.

We are energetic: Our dynamic team will empower and motivate you to create real progress.

Process

Our Process

Reach Out or Get Referred: Our advisors will connect with you as soon as possible for a chat. We’ll find out if our services are a good fit, and let you know what to expect.

Discovery Workshop: Our complimentary 90-minute Discovery meeting is full of value. We uncover your financial situation, your goals, and the gap between where you are now and where you want to be. We’ll discuss our strategies and fees too.

We Craft Your Plan: If you choose to take the next step, we’ll research and write a tailored financial roadmap for you, with the strategies we recommend to reach your goals.

Your Roadmap Presentation: In our second meeting, we’ll share your tailored Statement of Advice and explain our recommendations. If it works for you, we’ll complete the paperwork and put your plan into action.

Onwards: We manage your plan and investments, and track your progress towards your goals with regular Wealth Reviews.

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Approach

Our Approach

Since we started out in 2011, we’ve had two goals – to make our financial advice accessible to everyday people, and to create better futures for those we work with.

We’re dedicated to protecting you, providing you with peer-reviewed advice that only seeks your best interests, and always making sure you know exactly what your money is doing – in language that you understand.

Our diverse team of Financial Advisers and Associates bring a variety of specialisations, experience, and qualifications to their roles. When you work with us, you will be matched with the best adviser for your wealth and financial needs.

We have three unique commitments to our clients:

Our focus is on creating real outcomes for you. Achieving your goals is the driving force behind every plan we write.

We strive for a second-to-none engagement experience. This includes tools, forecasting, and resources that go above your expectations, meet your needs, and add a lot of value to the process.

We keep our advice accessible to everyday people, and we approach all our clients with genuine care.

Guarantees

Our Guarantees

We’ll never attempt to guarantee stock market returns or house prices, but we will always stand by our dedication to serving our clients with ethics and integrity, and our commitment to being real, honest, and welcoming. We invite you to create clarity and confidence in your financial life and we look forward to working together.

We don’t guarantee specific financial outcomes, but we do have two simple guarantees on how we work with you:

You will get clarity on your financial goals and how to reach them.

You will make better decisions for your future, and you won’t have to make them alone.

Fees

Our Fees

Our fees vary based on your circumstances, chosen strategies, and the level of support you might need. This is because we are a fee-for-service advisory, so you only pay for the services that are in place and that are actively adding value to your situation.

Your first consultation is on us. To determine the cost of our services for you, your adviser will spend your first meeting getting to know your situation, including your lifestyle needs and your goals. After this first meeting, we provide you with a transparent and detailed quote for your financial plan.

Our fees will usually include an upfront fee for the creation of your financial roadmap (Statement of Advice), as well as our ongoing services fee that covers the cost of implementing and maintaining your plan.

Advice fees can be covered from superannuation, or paid from your cashflow, depending on your circumstances. Some of your advice fees may also be tax-deductible if they are related to tax advice or producing a taxable income.