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Smart Financial

Smart Financial

5.0(26 reviews)See reviews ↓·Nowra

About the company

Smart Financial is a financial advisory firm established in Shellharbour over 15 years ago. It is privately owned with no exclusive alignment to any major financial institution. The firm operates multiple offices in the region. Its advisers are long-term residents of the local area. Smart Financial offers financial planning, accounting, and lending services. The firm serves clients throughout the Illawarra, Shoalhaven, South Coast and across the East Coast of Australia. Smart Financial also runs a cadetship program.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Superannuation, tax and retirement options form the core of the work described by clients of Smart Financial in Nowra, together with estate planning and guidance on a reverse mortgage. A number of reviews mention the clarity of the advice they receive, the willingness of staff to answer questions both before and after appointments, and the preparation that goes into each meeting. Named team members including Jye, Franz, Jake, Amanda, Haden, Vanessa and David are consistently associated with a caring, professional manner, and the practice is described as approachable and straightforward to deal with.

A recurring theme is the reassurance that comes once a long-term plan is in place, with retirement decisions made smoother and financial worry eased for family members as well. The firm is also noted for its attention to the individual and the breadth of matters covered. Accounting professionals who refer clients note that this personal care extends into ongoing relationships, while the office team is mentioned as friendly and helpful when handling enquiries. Clients describe the experience as productive and steady, with advice delivered kindly and explained so that people feel informed and confident about the road ahead.

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Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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Patrick Vaughan11 August 2026

Jake Bailey has recently been looking after my finances and I’m very happy with his insight and care in this job. He is always happy to answer my questions and spend time with me. As I approach retirement age, I feel confident that Jake will advise me in the best possible way.

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Gael Mcnair30 June 2026

Had the most incredible and informative and caring chat today with Haden, absolutely spot on with assistance and guidance in my endeavour to seek further financial independence with reverse mortgage and HEAS …I have now cleared my worries and my mind and can now confidently select my future path for my retirement….wifh goals set in place….thank you ever so much Haden…..highly recommended…👍👍👍

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Cathy Boyd29 April 2026

Jye is amazing. We only catch up once a year and he has always done his home work prior to our appointment. Keep up the great work x Cathy and Peter

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Kerrie Mackey17 March 2026

Jake, Hadi, and the team at Smart Financial Nowra are always friendly, helpful and professional. Jake's advice for retirement planning soothed our fears and set us up for financial stability in the lead up to retirement and beyond. Jake has also assisted me with Estate Planning for my mum, who now has no financial stress at all. Couldn't be happier with how easy they are to deal with. Will certainly be recommending to others.

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Julie Norris3 March 2026

David and the team in Nowra are great to deal with. Professional, friendly, and knowledgeable. They made it easy to make informed decisions that will really help in retirement. Can't recommend them highly enough.

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Wendy Norris3 March 2026

I wouldn't go anywhere else for great financial advice. David is a knowledgeable person who communicates advice in a kind and professional manner. Can't recommend them highly enough.

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Sharon Webster20 February 2026

Working with Jake from Smart Financial has been the best decision we have ever made. Retirement decisions are hard at the best of times but Jake has made the process so smooth and has guided us to make informed decisions about our super, tax and retirement options. Looking for a financial planner, look no further than Jake at Smart Financial Nowra.

Financial advisers & planners in Nowra compared

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1Smart Financial (this page)★ 5,026No
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5Harkness Financial Pty Ltd★ 4,03No
Contact
+61242953331www.smartfinancial.com.au51 Bridge Rd, Nowra NSW 2541
Working hours
Monday09:00–17:00
Tuesday09:00–17:00
Wednesday09:00–17:00
Thursday09:00–17:00
Friday09:00–17:00
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed