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Mike Beal Financial Planning

4.8(75 reviews)See reviews ↓·Sunshine Coast

About the company

Mike Beal Financial Planning is a financial advisory practice based on the Sunshine Coast. Mike Beal is the sole owner and director of the self-licensed and privately owned business. He holds a Master of Financial Planning (MFinP), a Master of Business Administration (MBA), and an Advanced Diploma of Financial Planning (ADFP). He is a Financial Planner AFP and a member of the Financial Planning Association of Australia, and has passed the Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority (FASEA) exam.

Mike Beal has more than twenty years of experience in the financial sector, working with two of the four major banks. The business helps pre-retirees and retirees with $500k+ in liquid assets achieve their retirement goals. It provides financial planning services including superannuation advice, retirement planning, and wealth management. Wealth Architects is a privately-owned boutique financial advisory practice with offices located throughout Australia.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Retirement planning, superannuation and investments are the areas where this Sunshine Coast practice draws the most consistent praise. Mike Beal is portrayed as a planner who listens first, then sets out options in language that clients find easy to follow, and the same care is attributed to his team when questions arise. Longevity of relationships is another recurring element, with several accounts covering more than ten years of advice on income protection, life insurance and self-managed super fund investments. A number of reviews mention that contact continues between formal reviews, with updates on portfolio performance and opportunities provided as they arise.

The handling of investment decisions is described as measured and firmly grounded, assisting clients to build wealth and approach retirement with a clearer sense of direction. A detail many reviews return to is the personal treatment clients receive, and it is not unusual for extended family members to be brought into the same planning relationship. Accessibility and patience when explaining complex matters are credited to the wider team as well as to Mike Beal himself. Retirement outcomes that matched or surpassed expectations round out the experiences described.

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Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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Samantha25 October 2025

I called Mike to schedule a time. He said I sound young and that he only sees clients with 500k in savings and to perhaps meet with someone my age. He is not interested in assisting Millennials and below it seems.

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Rod E6 October 2025

Fantastic Financial Advisor – Highly Recommended I came across Mike Beal Financial after seeing his great reviews on Google, and I can honestly say he has lived up to every word of praise. Mike has been absolutely fantastic in helping me sort out my retirement planning, taking the time to really understand my situation, explain everything clearly, and tailor a plan that gives me real confidence about the years ahead. He’s professional, genuine, and always quick to respond with solid advice. What I appreciated most was that nothing felt rushed, just honest guidance from someone who clearly knows his stuff and cares about getting the best outcome for his clients. If you’re looking for a financial advisor who’s reliable, easy to talk to, and gets results, I can’t recommend Mike Beal Financial highly enough.

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David Perkins22 July 2025

I interviewed a number of financial planners. But when I saw Mike’s video on Google and when I met him I felt comfortable with him straight away. His whole team are accessible and took the time to explain all of my questions to me. After working 45 years+ you want to get this retirement part right. Thank you Mike and his team

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Mark Warren27 June 2025

Mike’s solid sound investment advice has helped my partner and I plan for a much better retirement. Highly recommend and thank you.

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Chantal Brodrick15 January 2025

We have been using Mike Beal Financial Planning for both ourselves and our parents, and we couldn't be happier with their service. Mike and his team are professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely care about their clients. They took the time to understand our financial needs, explain everything in detail and always provide advice tailored to our goals. Highly recommend to anyone looking for reliable financial planning services

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Martin Harper6 November 2024

Mike and the team have been incredibly professional with their time and advice throughout the investment process. Great communicators who have kept us well informed and updated throughout and importantly listened carefully to our requirements before acting. A very cost effective service, we would highly recommend them to anyone looking for financial advice.

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Chris Owen30 August 2023

Mike provided us with excellent financial advice to help us grow our wealth and plan for retirement. Based on our information and questions, he presented his findings and recommendations in a simple, easy-to-understand manner. We feel like we have a better grasp on our financial planning moving forward after talking with Mike. Highly recommend.

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Contact
+61409799279www.mikebealfp.com.auTower 2 Level 1 The Hive at Kontiki, 55 Plaza Parade, Maroochydore QLD 4558
Working hours
Monday09:00–17:00
Tuesday09:00–17:00
Wednesday09:00–17:00
Thursday09:00–17:00
Friday09:00–17:00
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed