Sydney Financial Planning
About the company
Sydney Financial Planning was established in 1988, when William Bracey founded W Bracey Sydney Financial Services. The business looks after the financial affairs and pathways of hundreds of families and individuals in Sydney and Illawarra. William Bracey is Managing Director and Senior Financial Planner.
Michal Bodi is Senior Financial Planner and Partner. Gary Winwood-Smith is Senior Financial Planner and Director. Steven Stolle is Financial Planner and Director. James Middleton is a Financial Planner. The firm specialises in investment and retirement planning, and provides financial advice and planning services.
What customers say
Based on genuine customer reviews
In Edgecliff, New South Wales, Sydney Financial Planning operates as a financial planning practice, and has accumulated 218 reviews averaging 4.9 out of 5. This directory entry classes it among local financial planners. This reflects a client base built up over a number of years.
Reviews
Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.
Bill is highly professional, knowledgeable, and easy to deal with. He always explains everything clearly and has helped and guided me to feel confident about financial decisions . Highly recommend !!
We always look forward to our check-ins with Michal from Sydney Financial Planning. He helps us clearly understand how our portfolio has performed, answers questions without unduly pressuring us to take a particular action, and we remain confident we are in good hands and on track with achieving our financial goals.
Financial planning can be incredibly overwhelming, especially if you’re new to investing or haven’t had much exposure to it. James made the entire process feel approachable from day one. He took the time to really understand my situation, explained everything in a clear, easy-to-understand way, and never made me feel like any question was too small. Rather than simply providing advice, James gave me a practical roadmap that showed me how I can achieve better financial outcomes over time. I walked away feeling much more confident, informed, and in control of my financial future. If you’re looking for a financial planner who is knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely cares about helping you achieve your goals, I couldn’t recommend James more highly.
I am so thankful that we reached out to Michal, who put us on the right track for our retirement planning. He explained the investment market in a clear and easy-to-understand way, which gave us confidence in our decisions. I am glad that we started this process now so that we will be financially ready for retirement. I appreciate Michal’s guidance and professionalism throughout. Highly recommend.
From our very first meeting, Michal demonstrated the highest level of professionalism. His straightforward, no-gimmicks approach immediately resonated with my wife and I, as we were looking for honest, practical advice to help us plan confidently for our future. Michal took the time to thoroughly understand our financial situation, providing a realistic and comprehensive assessment of where we stood. He explained our current position with clarity and outlined a clear, achievable pathway to help us reach our retirement goals. What impressed us most was the confidence and sense of ownership we gained throughout the process. Rather than simply telling us what to do, Michal empowered us to understand our options and make informed decisions. He was honest, knowledgeable, meticulous, and genuinely committed to making the entire experience straightforward, seamless, and stress-free. We have complete confidence in the team at Sydney Financial Planning and would highly recommend them to anyone seeking professional, trustworthy financial advice.
A friend recommended Michał Bodi to me for financial advice. Michał was very thorough in going through the financial planning and what was best for me. There were a number of meetings to make sure everything was right and I was comfortable with the decisions. I highly recommend Michał
For 30 years Bill & his team have been guiding me & my husband to financial peace of mind! The personal & caring process combined with the financial rewards has been amazing! Cannot recommend highly enough!
Financial advisers & planners in Sydney compared
Ordered by rating, weighted by the number of reviews — businesses with only a handful of reviews do not jump to the top automatically. 12 businesses in this category in Sydney are compared.
| Rank | Provider | Rating | Reviews | Open Sat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Discovery Wealth Advisers | ★ 5,0 | 251 | No |
| 2 | AD Advisory ® Certified Financial Planner ® Sydney | ★ 5,0 | 78 | No |
| 3 | CFV Advisory (formerly CFV Services) | ★ 5,0 | 56 | No |
| 4 | Your Private Advisers, Independent Financial Planner Sydney | ★ 5,0 | 27 | Yes |
| 5 | Committed Financial Planning - Sydney | ★ 5,0 | 25 | No |
| 11 | Sydney Financial Planning (this page) | ★ 4,9 | 218 | No |
