Stephan Independent Advisory
What customers say
Based on genuine customer reviews
Trust, independence and a lasting relationship run through the feedback for Stephan Independent Advisory in Hawthorn East. Clients describe having looked for genuinely independent financial advisers before finding this practice, valuing the confidence that their interests would come first. Joe and James Stephan are named directly, with customers noting that solutions were tailored to their personal priorities and needs rather than following a standard approach.
One client explains that the practice has been used across several years, while another account describes the first meeting making clear that the firm operated differently from advisers previously encountered. Shaping recommendations around individual circumstances and sustaining that approach over time is central to what is described.
Reviews
Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.
After several years of trying to find truly independent financial advisors - that is, advisors my wife and I could have absolute trust in, develop a long-term relationship with and have confidence would act in our best interests by tailoring solutions to meet our specific, personal priorities and needs, we came across SIA. When we first met with Joe and James Stephan it was immediately apparent that they were different to any other financial advisors we had interviewed and we left feeling - and they have since proved - that they genuinely care about our family’s long-term, holistic financial welfare.
Been using this business for years. Highly recommend
Financial advisers & planners in Melbourne 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 Melbourne are compared.
| Rank | Provider | Rating | Reviews | Open Sat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stephan Independent Advisory (this page) | ★ 5,0 | 2 | No |
| 2 | Priority1 Wealth Management Group | ★ 5,0 | 14 | No |
| 3 | Horvat Financial Advisors Pty Ltd | ★ 5,0 | 1 | No |
| 4 | On Point Wealth | ★ 5,0 | 2 | No |
| 5 | My Wealth Solutions - Financial Advisors & Planners | ★ 5,0 | 10 | No |
