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Joe Vitale Financial Services Pty Ltd

5.0(33 reviews)See reviews ↓·Melbourne

About the company

Joe Vitale Financial Services Pty Ltd is a financial advisory firm based in South Melbourne. The firm's team has more than 60 years of combined experience in financial planning. Joe Vitale is the Director of the firm and holds an Advanced Diploma of Financial Services (Financial Planning).

Alan Farrar is an estate planning lawyer at the firm. The firm's team includes Roxanne and Arlaine in admin services and a paraplanning service. Services include retirement planning, investment, superannuation, insurance, business planning, salary sacrificing, retrenchment, and social security/Centrelink.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Joe Vitale Financial Services Pty Ltd is described by clients as a practice built on long-standing relationships and careful, needs-first advice. Many reviewers note that Joe takes the time to understand a client's circumstances before suggesting anything, then researches the market thoroughly and adjusts plans as goals or conditions change. Retirees and pre-retirees frequently mention superannuation reviews and retirement planning, with several saying the resulting strategies gave them confidence about the years ahead.

The team's handling of insurances and tax-effective positioning of assets also comes up, as does the practice's willingness to coordinate with accountants and other professionals who refer clients. A recurring theme is Joe's availability and responsiveness; people describe him as approachable, patient and generous with his industry knowledge, making complex financial matters easier to follow without pressure.

Clients who have worked with him over decades highlight his professionalism and courteous manner, and one account of managing limited finances after a bereavement reflects the personal care he brings. Reviewers repeatedly point to trust as the reason they stay, with some passing the practice on to family and colleagues. The closing notes tend to focus on the depth of the relationship and the confidence it creates for the future.

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Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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joe stella13 July 2026

Joe is always available with his expertise in helping me with my finances.

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Silvana23 January 2026

Joe Vitale has been looking after my financial planning, investments, superannuation and transition to retirement for several years now. He also doing likewise for my husband's financial affairs. I have found Joe to be most knowledgeable and quite professional. His advice has been invaluable. Joe is always prompt to respond to my questions and queries, and does so in a manner in which the lay person can understand complex financial ideas, concepts and regulations quite easily. I am most appreciative of this most of all. Joe's team is equally great to interact with and offer excellent, administrative service. For these reasons, I'd have no hesitation in recommending JVFS for all your financial matters. Thanks Joe and Office Team.

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Vipul Zala5 September 2025

Really happy with the help I got from Joe. He made everything easy to understand and gave solid advice without any pressure. Super friendly and professional. I’d definitely recommend them if you’re looking for someone you can trust with your finances.

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Ann deVries28 August 2025

Joe Vitale has looked after me with my limited finances very well since my husband passed away in 2014. Thank you Joe and I only wish I had a bit more money so we could coffee together in Brighton! However, that is not to be as I never did win anything from the 'scratchies' you sent for many years!! Many thanks and God bless you.

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Lina De Fazio14 June 2025

I have been a client of Joe Vitale for close to twenty years and have found him at all times to be highly professional and trustworthy. Joe's authoritative expertise provided in the area of financial planning has greatly benefited me throughout my years of employment, with my investments, advice on superannuation and taxation and currently with my transition into retirement. I have always felt confident in Joe's advice which he delivers comprehensively and clearly, ensuring I am regularly kept up to date and that I fully understand strategies and recommendations to be implemented for my personal situation. If you require an ethical and knowledgeable expert to assist you with your financial planning, I have no hesitation in recommending Joe Vitale.

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John Macarol11 June 2025

Joe Vitale has been managing my superannuation and providing financial advice with the view of maximizing my short, medium and long-term goals and objectives over the past 30 years. We have developed a strong relationship, and I respect his professionalism, friendliness, prompt and courteous manner in all discussions. His knowledge of the industry and advice received has always been in my best interest. I highly recommend Joe in providing financial advice and managing your superannuation and financial affairs.

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Frank Petruzzelli27 March 2025

I am the owner of an Accounting and Taxation firm located in Melbourne CBD. Over the years we have referred many of our clients to Joe and his team. It is important to us that we refer clients to planners that we can trust and know they are acting in the best interests of the clients. They have always provided our clients with great advice and service. Joe is very attentive to the client's needs and spends quality time to ensure that all the information required is gathered to enable him to provide comprehensive advice. I highly recommend his services.

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Contact
+61398203600www.jvfs.com.auSuite 1.01 Level 1/390 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne VIC 3004
Working hours
Monday09:00–17:00
Tuesday09:00–17:00
Wednesday09:00–17:00
Thursday09:00–17:00
Friday09:00–17:00
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed