ICT Wealth

Personal Financial Planning

Why should you use a personal financial planner?

  • To be more tax effective with your income & savings
  • To declutter your financial affairs
  • To minimise your dependence on the government
  • To financially protect yourself and your family
  • To enhance your wealth
  • To give you more control and peace of mind in financial matters


Is it possible to do your own financial planning?

Many people choose to "do it themselves", just as they choose to do their own tax returns or do their own home renovations.  However this approach requires a lot of time, energy and knowledge to do it well and stay on the right side of the regulations. By using a financial planner you can outsource complexity to a trained professional, and free up more of your time to do other things.

What does the financial plannng process involve?

In the case of ICT Wealth, we first spend time with you getting a good understanding of your goals, preferences, attitudes towards risk, and the details of your current financial situation. Then we take that information away to analyse & model, and develop sound professional recommendations for your specific situation. We examine issues such as tax effectiveness, ownership structures, risk management, debt, and cashflow, and design solutions based on a range of applicable financial product types including superannuation, investments, personal insurances, and loans. The outcome of this process is then documented in a personalised financial plan.

We meet with you again to thoroughly explain the recommendations, and present the financial plan, which will be yours to keep. Once you are comfortable to proceed with implementation, we guide you through the relevant administrative processes needed to put your plan into action.  Wherever possible we use electronic lodgement.

What happens after implementation of my financial plan?

After implementing your plan, we meet up at least once a year on an ongoing basis, to review how your results are tracking in relation to your goals and expectations. We also review any significant changes to your personal situation, and the legislative/economic environment. If necessary we adjust your plan accordingly at that time. We also keep you updated throughout the year with regular newsletters, and briefings on significant events such as the federal budget.

How do I pay for financial planning services?

Historically most financial planners were paid by percentage based commissions . However some firms such as ICT Wealth have adopted flat fee based charging, similar to fixed price IT contracts. This provides clients with more certainty and control, and removes potential conflicts of interest. In many cases these fees can be paid out of your superannuation or other financial products.

How much does it cost?

  • Initial Appointment: Free of charge
  • Advice, Plan Preparation & Implementation per single: $3,300
  • Advice, Plan Preparation & Implementation per couple: $4,400
  • Ongoing Review Service per single: $1,320 pa
  • Ongoing Review Service per couple: $1,650 pa

The above rates are flat fees reflecting the costs associated with most typical financial plans.  However for more complex requirements these fees may be increased. For simpler requirements these fees may be reduced.   Any applicable increase or decrease would be advised to you after the free initial appointment, and your agreement obtained before proceeding.

What is the AIIA Discount?

Employees of AIIA member firms receive a 10% discount to the above fees.

 
 

  Contact ICT Wealth


    

Tel 1300 180 198

Email us

www.ictwealth.com.au

 

ICT Wealth Pty Ltd ABN 98 138 155 852 is an Authorised Representative of AMP Financial Planning Pty Limited AFS Licence No. 232706.