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FinancialAdvisor.com.au Financial Planners Sydney

FinancialAdvisor.com.au Financial Planners Sydney

4.9(40 reviews)See reviews ↓·Sydney

About the company

FinancialAdvisor.com.au is a Sydney-based financial planning practice founded by James Gerrard, who has 20 years of experience in financial advice. Gerrard became a partner in one of Sydney's largest financial planning firms at age 27, and has completed an MBA and become a Certified Financial Planner. The firm has been helping Australian residents and expats optimise their finances since 2006. In 2015, it applied for an Australian Financial Services Licence with ASIC, which was granted, enabling it to operate as a self-licenced financial planning practice.

FinancialAdvisor.com.au manages over $200 million and works with clients throughout Australia and internationally. The firm follows the same strategies and invests in the same opportunities as its clients. Gerrard writes weekly for The Australian, appears on its finance podcast The Money Puzzle, and is a regular finance commentator on ABC breakfast news TV. Financial advice covers growing wealth, retirement preparation, minimising taxes, investment property, maximising super, and portfolio management.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Investment guidance, life insurance and property investment advice sit at the centre of what this Sydney practice provides, and reviewers consistently highlight the calibre of its financial planning. Xavier Lo is named again and again for the patience he shows in walking clients through superannuation, taxation and share investments, particularly those who arrive unfamiliar with the industry. More than one customer describes how he takes the time to ensure every detail is understood, revisits the same points without frustration and remains responsive between meetings. James attracts similar praise, with clients pointing to his knowledge, clear communication and the structured approach used to capture the full picture of someone's circumstances.

A recurring theme is the way plans are built around individual goals and existing positions, from consolidating a portfolio to establishing strategies for a self-managed super fund. Long-standing relationships of two, three and four years are mentioned, along with the confidence that comes from honest, ongoing guidance rather than a single consultation. The team is credited with assisting clients even after they move overseas, and with explaining products and pricing suited to each situation. That combination of technical expertise and genuine attentiveness is what clients return to.

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Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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Karina Danke8 February 2024

James provided my husband and I a clear understanding of what our options are to achieve financial security and freedom in the first 'free of charge' session. However we are not in the position to do the financial plan right now, we must do it, if we want to optimize our resources and opportunities, and achieve our goals. We believe he's is very experienced and most capable of setting us up in the 'most efficient' direction.

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Benjamin Thomas15 June 2021

We have been with Xavier for 2 years now and can't speak highly enough of him. He has helped us right from the start, from understanding our financial position to putting together the steps we need to take to reach our goals. His communication, patience and honesty has given us the confidence we needed. Thank you to Xavier and the team for providing a great service.

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George Aluague13 April 2021

For the past 2 years Xavier has helped me better understand my finances and he has showed me a structured approach in achieving my financial goals. With clear strategies in both superannuation and share investments I have been able to effectively divert the money towards our future. Xavier is very helpful in providing financial advice and explains the options available to help you with your financial situation. Thank you Xavier for always being available and helping us!

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Marta Bonzanini1 April 2021

I highly recommend James as a financial advisor. He's very knowledgeable and passionate about what he does, as well as being clear in communication and patient in explaining things in a simple way. He and his team have been very helpful and prompt in assisting me even when I moved overseas and I always felt like I was in good hands with them.

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Wayne Nuen7 March 2021

Xavier was incredibly patient and understanding. Understood that I didn't know the industry and took the time to patiently explain the products and different plans. Never tired of going over the same details again and was always very responsive and happy to have a chat. Very professional and easily relatable. I felt that he sincerely had my best interests in mind, and looked for products and pricing that best suited to my needs and situation. Always followed up, and kept me in mind. Even once everything had been settled he followed up just to make sure that I had received the welcome pack and looked into other issues from myside. Xavier has a very strong sense of personal responsibility and talks to you not as just another client or case file but sees you as a real person.

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Robert Bentley2 March 2021

For years I have struggled to navigate my way through the complex world of financial investment advice trying to understand the impacts to Superannuation, Taxation and which investment products are best for for my SMSF. I can’t tell you enough how much a relief it is, to now have the right financial professionals looking after my financial future. Since day one Xavier Lo my broker has always put my interests first, guided me through the recommendations behind the investment strategies, provided the right Tax advice along with the investment options that best suit my circumstances, which is so refreshing. I cannot speak highly enough of Xavier Lo - he is extremely professional, knowledgeable, financially savvy, very responsive and a great asset to the Financial Advisor team. I feel the weight has finally been lifted off my shoulders!! If your financial advisor isn’t looking after your interests I can highly recommend Xavier Lo and the Financial Advisor team.

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Grey Allura1 March 2021

Xavier has been my financial planner for 4 years now and his diligent work has made my life a lot easier. He has helped set financial goals and plans so that one day me and my family can reach financial independence. Thank you Xavier for Helping us understand that it’s not how much you make but what you do with the money that’s important. Looking forward to many more years with you.

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Contact
+611300881818www.financialadvisor.com.au11/99 York St, Sydney NSW 2000
Working hours
Monday09:00–17:00
Tuesday09:00–17:00
Wednesday09:00–17:00
Thursday09:00–17:00
Friday09:00–17:00
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed