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Bravium

Bravium

5.0(29 reviews)See reviews ↓·Canberra

About the company

Founder and wealth adviser Scott Farmer leads the practice, whose advisers hold the Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) qualification. The firm's advisers have been recognised in the FSPower50 list of the 50 most influential advisers in Australia and in the AFR Smart Investor Top 50. Bravium was a finalist in the Telstra Business Awards and in the FAAA Gen Next Rising Star awards in 2024. Its business model is transparent, with one source of income from clients and no commissions or incentives from product providers.

Bravium serves clients including those serving in Defence, running a business, building a career, planning for retirement, or raising a family. It provides financial advice and planning services.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Bravium has earned a reputation among its clients for financial planning that is methodical and personal in equal measure. Clients observe that the team invests considerable time in understanding a household's objectives, interests and retirement ambitions before suggesting any strategy, and the resulting advice is consistently described as tailored rather than generic, supported by research and data and explained without jargon. Scott Farmer is mentioned regularly, commended for steady direction on wealth building, retirement preparation and long-term financial security, and for staying responsive when markets turn volatile.

Sam Albiez also draws warm feedback for taking ownership when something has not gone to plan and for the friendly, individual working relationship she cultivates. Kirra and Lyell feature in accounts as part of an approachable team that is open and transparent and genuinely committed to each client's progress. A recurring observation concerns the holistic method, with recommendations revised as circumstances evolve. Long-standing clients of a decade or more speak of goals set out at the outset that have remained achievable, while newer engagements follow the same pattern of thorough discovery, producing options the client may accept or decline. What emerges is advice experienced as collaborative rather than transactional.

Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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ann tainsh (calendar etc 2020)26 November 2025

We were both very nervous and overwhelmed with trying to wrap our heads around how to plan for a future that seemed so complex and into things we didn't fully understand. Bravium have been excellent in their work, clear about the process, really heard what our goals and dreams are and helped us plan for what we might be able to achieve.

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Mal Stewart14 November 2025

My wife and I engaged Bravium (Scott and Lyell) to help us understand what our retirement might look like financially, and to help us maximise our financial position now in preparation for retirement; two years away. We have been impressed with the level of detail they go into getting to know us, our aspirations, our hobbies and interests; all in order to provide tailored financial advice and a series of options we can decide to take (or not). Both Scott and Lyell (and indeed all the staff at Bravium we have encountered) are friendly, courteous, and professional to a person. Our meetings are enjoyable, interesting, and enlightening. If you are looking for solid financial advice, whether it be for retirement, or simply to maximise your financial position now, I have no problem whatsoever in recommending Bravium; I'm confident they'll exceed your expectations.

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Laura Bound30 March 2025

Bravium provided me tailored financial advice based on getting to know clients individually, maintaining a relationship that develops as needs change. Highly recommend.

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David Chadwick10 March 2025

Sam Albiez @ Bravium is a fantastic financial/wealth creation advisor. On the single occasion something has not gone exactly to plan Sam has owned it. The far more substantial positive experience in her support leaves my wife and I feeling very confident that we're getting what we paid for and more. Sam takes the time to understand her clients very well and goes the extra mile to build a personal and friendly working relationship. Sam takes on the tough conversations we would normally have with the large faceless companies and seeks opportunities to make management of administration easy. In all cases Sam takes time to explain every detail of plans, changes to accounts, and investments. We've landed on our feet with Sam and Bravium. We'd be happy to recommend their services to anyone as they will work to understand needs and truly tailor financial products to suit.

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Trent9 July 2024

We have been with BRAVIUM for over 12 months and they have exceeded our expectations. The strategy developed took into account not only our family objectives, but also careful and meticulous analysis of us as people to ensure we had a logical and tailored path for achievement. Importantly, we believe that the team at BRAVIUM is 'with us' on the journey and are not simply setting us on the path. Communication, understanding and professionalism have all been beyond reproach.

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Ben M15 December 2023

We have been working with Bravium since June 2023, and our experience has been excellent. Firstly, and most importantly to us, the philosophy, approach and culture of the Bravium team is fantastic. Scott and Kirra have been engaging, responsive, open and transparent throughout all of our engagements. As well as being very personable, Scott and Kirra have been fantastic in ensuring our advice is tailored to meet our specific financial objectives and priorities. The approach taken by Bravium is in stark contrast to the cookie-cutter/templated advice, as we have previously received from other advisors. It is evident that Braviums focus is on achieving the best outcomes for their clients rather than simply pushing particular financial products. Additionally, the advice provided has not only been detailed and comprehensive, but importantly has been clear, easily understood, and explained effectively to ensure that we are actively involved in the process. We highly recommend Bravium!

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Gavin Jones13 December 2023

Bravium have been an absolute pleasure to deal with since engaging them to manage our affairs, professional, courteous, and above all friendly and understanding of our situation and our desired outcomes for the arrangement. Scott Farmer has proven himself to be a professional, polite and exceptionally capable advisor during the tumultuous times experienced recently. The timely advice and responses to queries at varying stages throughout our dealings have instilled confidence in Bravium's ability to support our needs and allowed us to take a step back and focus on more immediate needs.

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Contact
+61261520152www.bravium.com.auunit 66/10-12 Lonsdale St, Braddon ACT 2612
Working hours
Monday08:30–17:00
Tuesday08:30–17:00
Wednesday08:30–17:00
Thursday08:30–17:00
Friday08:30–17:00
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed