Financial planning covers a wide range of important financial considerations including setting financial goals, savings and investments, managing debt, budgeting, tax planning, guarding against risks, and estate planning – issues that are central to everyone’s financial well being. And only a financial planner can really advise on a person’s overall financial needs. Financial planning is a highly regulated industry, particularly when it comes to providing financial advice to the public. For those offering advice that could influence a client's decision to purchase a financial product, the Corporations Act 2001 requires you to hold an Australian Financial Services License (AFSL) or be authorised as a representative of an AFSL, unless covered by an exemption. If you are interested in a career in financial planning please click on the links below: |