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Coast Financial Planning

Coast Financial Planning

5.0(76 reviews)See reviews ↓·Gold Coast

About the company

Coast Financial Planning is a family-owned financial planning business with offices in Ballina, NSW and Robina on the Gold Coast. The firm serves the Northern Rivers region of NSW and Southern QLD.

Tricia Carter is Consultant and Managing Director, and Trish began her career in the financial industry in 2012 after coming from a nursing background. Jacinta Smithers and Holly Carter are financial advisors. Anna Miller is Office Manager, and Simone Stewart is Administration Assistant. Coast Financial Planning specialises in retirement planning.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Robina clients describe a financial planning practice built around one adviser, Nick, whose name recurs throughout feedback as the central reason for their satisfaction. Several customers highlight his ability to explain complex financial matters in plain language, noting that he takes time to educate rather than simply advise, which leaves them feeling confident about their decisions. His approach to tailoring strategies for individual circumstances comes up often, whether the situation involves complex needs, a unique family setup or investment and insurance planning. Reviewers frequently point to his honesty and transparency about fees and commissions, with recommendations backed by numbers and evidence.

The practical support extends beyond initial planning, including assistance with insurance claims following an injury, superannuation investments and portfolio setup. His friendly, patient and down-to-earth manner is credited with making difficult conversations comfortable, and many clients note that they have referred family members who report similar experiences. Long-standing relationships are common, with some describing ongoing support over several years and regular catch-ups to review progress. The consistent thread is a sense of security and clarity about their financial future, delivered through methodical advice and clear communication from first contact through to implementation and review.

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Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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Amy Joubert6 December 2022

We found Nick through his excellent online reviews and we were not disappointed, despite having high expectations. Nick was warm, patient, methodical, clear and honest in his explanations, and transparent about his fees and commissions. Nick's recommendations were sound and he backed everything up with numbers and evidence (which is great if you want that detail). We have since referred other family members to Nick and they have been equally as impressed with his guidance. Thanks so much, Nick.

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Regan Corcoran4 December 2022

Great experience with Nick from the first phone call. Extremely personable, professional, patient and knowledgable. Nick completely understood our goals and delivered a very well communicated plan. Exceeded expectations and ensured we were informed and comfortable with our options. We are very appreciative of Nicks efforts and ongoing support. Highly recommend Nick and looking forward to catching up in the future!

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David Murray7 November 2022

Nick was very professional and knowledgeable with tailoring our financial support that meets our complex needs. Nick set up our portfolio with clear information that enabled us to make well informed decisions We feel so secure and confident about our financial future.

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Sally Dawes31 October 2022

I went to Nick from Coast Financial Planning because I am about 7 yrs out from retirement and was very concerned about where my Super should be invested (especially with the affects of the war in Ukraine and recession fears around the world). Nick's demeanour puts you at ease immediately, he is a very patient, effective listener and explains everything in layman's terms. He was very thorough with his questions in order to fully understand my circumstances & goals; he laid out all my options and then explained what he would do in my situation and why. Nick's abundant knowledge & experience in his area of expertise has made me feel confident with my Super strategies moving forward, what things I should be looking at when I am about 2-3 yrs out from retirement and the steps I should take at that time. He also gave me some great banking tips in relation to my current savings. I felt out of my depth when I went into Nick's office but I left armed with a good understanding of the Superannuation 'world' and how to navigate the years ahead and I couldn't recommend him more highly. Thank you so much for your time and assistance yesterday, Nick and for giving me a clear direction for the immediate future. I'm looking forward to our next catch-up.

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Ky Winton21 February 2022

Working with Nick Barnett from Coast Financial Planning was an absolutely seamless experience. We went to Nick feeling overwhelmed with how to manage our Super, insurances, savings, investments etc. and we left with a clear understanding of even the most complex elements of our finances. Nick's friendly and always makes us feel at ease by explaining things in terms that we're able to understand, and he always has the patience to listen to and explain/problem solve any questions that we have. He goes above and beyond with meeting deadlines, behinds the scenes work, documentation, communication etc. and he has always been easily contactable and happy to help. Nick's very knowledgeable in many areas of finance and we're so appreciative to now have plans and goals in place for our family's future. Thanks Nick!

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Jo-Ann Coad20 September 2021

We decided to use Nick from Coast Financial Planning after reading the numerous reviews. Have to say that his advice and expertise was exceptional. The whole experience was extremely professional and we couldn't be more happier with the decisions that we made. Couldn't recommend Nick more highly.

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Haridevan Balachandran19 September 2021

Extremely satisfied with Nick's service! We were in a unique situation and needed help planning our financial future. Nick is a wealth of knowledge and was able to provide us with practical solutions. Nick's down to earth personality made us feel at ease when discussing our concerns. Although we have now relocated to Brisbane, we will continue to use Coast Financial Planning in the future!

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Contact
+61423903052www.coastfinancialplanning.com.auCity Pods, 9/249 Scottsdale Dr, Robina QLD 4226
Working hours
Monday09:00–17:30
Tuesday09:00–17:30
Wednesday09:00–17:30
Thursday09:00–17:30
Friday09:00–17:30
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed