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Altum Independent Financial Advice

Altum Independent Financial Advice

5.0(13 reviews)See reviews ↓·Canberra

About the company

Altum Independent Financial Advice is a Canberra-based financial advice practice. Handre Vlok is the founder and principal financial planner. He has more than a decade of experience in financial planning. He holds a Master of Applied Finance and a Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning. He is a member of the Profession of Independent Financial Advisers (PIFA), the Certified Independent Financial Advisers Association of Australia (CIFAA), the Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) and the Australian Association of Collaborative Professionals (AACP).

The practice does not receive commissions or charge asset-based adviser fees. It provides advice on superannuation, retirement planning, investment strategy, personal insurance, cash flow and estate planning. Altum Independent Financial Advice is a trading name of Altum Financial Services Pty Ltd.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Clear explanations of complex financial matters, delivered with patience and genuine care, form the thread running through client accounts of this Canberra practice. Handre is named again and again as the adviser who takes time to understand individual goals before suggesting any course of action, with advice shaped around particular circumstances rather than applied uniformly.

Superannuation organisation and retirement preparation are the work that appears most frequently, including one client planning a comfortable retirement within six or seven years, while others describe building long-term security and weighing different scenarios. A point that comes up often is the absence of pressure during decision-making, with options set out honestly and follow-up contact maintained after meetings have ended. Prompt replies to emails and phone calls, a well-organised process and transparency about alternatives are credited with giving clients confidence in the choices they reach.

Those who have known the director for many years speak of referring family and friends with complete trust in the standard of care provided. Clients who began their involvement through an online information session describe the same thoroughness, and nervous clients record feeling supported and properly informed throughout. The relationship-driven method, sustained communication and close attention to detail recur across the feedback.

Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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Kim Persson28 July 2026

I cannot recommend Handre highly enough. He is calm, focused, knowledgeable, professional, and extremely organised, with a wealth of expertise in his field. What stood out most was his honesty, transparency, and the genuine care he showed throughout the process. I truly valued his guidance, advice, and ability to explain everything clearly. If you’re looking for trusted, reliable financial advice from someone who genuinely has your best interests at heart, I would highly recommend Handre.

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Elysha Ploegmakers15 July 2026

We recently had the pleasure of working with Handré, and the experience exceeded our expectations. He took the time to really understand our goals, explained everything clearly, and with our busy life he understood and followed up regularly. We never felt pressured into making decisions, and every recommendation was thoughtful and tailored to our circumstances. The professionalism, knowledge, and genuine care gave us confidence in our financial future. We’re incredibly grateful for the support and guidance we’ve received and would highly recommend their services to anyone looking for honest, knowledgeable, and approachable financial advice. Thank you for helping us take the next steps towards achieving our goals!

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Sally Haigh13 May 2026

Excellent service from start to finish. Handre was knowledgeable, easy to deal with and made organising our super very straightforward. We really appreciated the support and guidance. Highly recommend.

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Stephen Southworth17 March 2026

We chose to partner with Altum Financial Services because of our long-standing relationship with their director, Handre. Having known Handre for over a decade, we have seen firsthand his deep commitment to his clients. We have full confidence that any client we refer to him will receive the highest standard of advice and personalized care.

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Sue Griffin11 February 2026

I first met Handre during one of his online information sessions. I found this very informative and I chose to schedule an introductory/discovery session. Handre is very knowledgeable of the financial markets and products. He provided clear, easy to understand financial advice and suggestions for me to set myself for a comfortable retirement in 6 to 7 years time. He is very responsive to my emails or phone calls and we have scheduled in my next review in May before tax return time. I highly recommend Handre to anyone looking to obtain sound financial advice. Thank you Handre for setting me on the right path for my financial security and comfortable retirement. Sue

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Rhys Anderson3 February 2026

Handre has been fantastic to work with - great analysis, recommendations and support to set ourselves up for a win!

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Daniel Sutter23 December 2025

Professional, approachable, and clear in his communication. A financial planner I’d happily recommend.

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Contact
+61261069937www.altumfinance.com.auLevel 1/33 Allara St, Canberra ACT 2601
Working hours
Monday09:00–17:00
Tuesday09:00–17:00
Wednesday09:00–17:00
Thursday09:00–17:00
Friday09:00–17:00
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed